August 19, 2025

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General Police

Nigeria Police Deepens Strategic Communication Efforts, Partners CLEEN Foundation on Second Phase Training for PROs in Lagos

In a renewed effort to enhance public engagement and strengthen internal communication frameworks, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced the second phase of a specialised training for Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs), with a strong focus on Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) and the prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The programme, a product

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General World

Iran Takes Delivery of Chinese Missile Systems, Moves to Expand Strategic Arsenal Amid Security Push

In a development that has stirred fresh conversations within global defense circles, the Iranian government has confirmed the receipt of advanced surface-to-surface missile batteries from the People’s Republic of China. The delivery marks a deepening of military-technical cooperation between the two nations, both of which have continued to strengthen ties in recent years despite mounting

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Election General

Lagos Council Elections: Why July 12 Deserves Every Lagosian’s Active Participation

As Lagos State prepares for its local government elections scheduled for July 12, 2025, the importance of this civic exercise cannot be overstated. While presidential and gubernatorial polls often steal the spotlight, grassroots elections, like the one approaching, arguably have the most direct impact on the daily lives of residents. It is for this reason

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General Police

Outrage as PSC Orders Nationwide ASPs, Senior Officers to Abuja for Promotion Exams Amid Worsening Insecurity

A directive from the Police Service Commission (PSC) mandating Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) and other senior officers across Nigeria to converge on Abuja for a compulsory promotion examination has sparked widespread criticism and backlash from within the police force. The decision, which comes at a time of heightened insecurity across several regions of the

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Education General

JAMB Begins Inclusion of National UTME Ranking on Result Slips for Over 1.9 Million Candidates

In a significant policy shift aimed at enhancing transparency and providing greater insight into candidates’ performance, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the national ranking of candidates will now be included on the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result slips. This new development affects the 1,905,539 candidates who participated in the

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Education General JAMB

Varsities Agree on 150 UTME Cut-Off for 2025 Admission, Top Institutions Stick to 200

Nigerian universities have officially pegged the minimum cut-off mark for the 2025 admission exercise at 150. This decision was collectively reached during the annual policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), held on Tuesday, with the participation of vice-chancellors from public and private universities across the country. The policy gathering, which serves

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General Students

Tragedy in Rivers as UNIPORT Student Sets Lover Ablaze Amid Pregnancy Dispute

A tragic incident has rocked Choba community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, following the arrest of a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt, Cynthia Chukwundah, who allegedly set her lover ablaze during a dispute reportedly linked to a pregnancy issue. The suspect, said to be in a relationship with the

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General

How the U.S. BRICS 10% Tariff Could Affect You as a Nigerian

In July 2025, the United States announced that it may begin charging a 10% tax (called a tariff) on products coming from BRICS countries. These are countries like China, India, Russia, South Africa, and others that are working together to build their own economic power, separate from America’s. Now here’s the big news: Nigeria joined

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General Strike

ASUU Shelves Planned Strike as June Salaries Hit Accounts Before Deadline

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has put on hold its earlier plan to embark on a strike over delayed payment of salaries, following the commencement of disbursement of June 2025 wages to its members across various institutions. This development was confirmed by Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, the Chairman of the University of Abuja chapter

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General

FG Channels N4 Trillion Subsidy Savings into Infrastructure Projects

Abuja, July 8, 2025 — The Federal Government has revealed that over ₦4 trillion saved from the removal of petrol subsidies has been strategically redirected toward critical infrastructure development across the country. This disclosure was made on Monday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, during a media

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