August 2, 2025

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ASCSN Reaffirms Support for National President Comrade Shehu Mohammed –

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has reiterated its unwavering support for its National President, Comrade Shehu Mohammed. In a statement issued by ASCSN Secretary-General, Comrade Joshua Apebo, the union emphasized that Comrade Mohammed was duly elected as the National President on Monday, August 12, 2024, alongside other members of the Central

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NYSC Says Financial Constraints Responsible For Non-Increment of Corpers’ Allowance

ABUJA – From what appears a crushing dash of hopes, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has attributed the delay in the implemention of the ₦77,000 monthly allowance for corps members to funding challenges. This is in spite of the initial assurances from the Federal Government that the obligation would be met. It would be

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Death Row Inmates Surge, Prisons Boss Calls for Urgent Collaboration to Tackle Prison Overcrowding

ABUJA — The number of inmates on death row in Nigerian prisons has risen by 98 in just six months, from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 in March 2025, marking a 2.73% increase. The Acting Controller-General of Prisons, Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, revealed this figure during his screening by the Senate Committee on Interior, Chaired

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Rising Anger Over Deadly Herders’ Attacks in Ondo, Benue, and Nasarawa, 30 Killed

Ondo protesters, regent criticize government over killings, Benue LG secretariat, palace torched Residents of several communities in Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa, and Edo states are reeling from a spate of deadly attacks by suspected armed herders, sparking widespread outrage and protests. A total of 30 people were reportedly killed in the series of attacks across the

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Lagos State Confirms Diphtheria Cases at King’s College, Begins Vaccination Campaign.

In response to a recent diphtheria outbreak at King’s College Annex, Victoria Island, the Lagos State Government has launched a vaccination campaign for students and staff to curb the spread of the disease. The state government, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), initiated the vaccination exercise on Tuesday to boost the immune systems

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Police Uncover Shallow Grave of LASU Graduate, Arrest Fourth Suspect.

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the location of the burial site of Adedamola Ogunbode, a Lagos State University graduate, following the arrest of the prime suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo. It was rumored that the prime suspect had fled to Benin Republic, but he was found and led police detectives to the burial site of

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