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His Eminence, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has said that it was time for Nigeria to change to a system of government that would reduce corruption and bring government closer to the people.The Emeritus Catholic Bishop of Abuja, stated this at a policy dialogue on new governance structure for Nigeria, organized by Abuja School Social and Political Thought (ASSPT), in Abuja.According to him, anything that will bring government closer to the people, reduce discreti...

Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their widely-hyped heavyweight clash on Saturday, with his promoter quickly declaring him the division’s “number one” fighter.Joshua had his Cameroonian opponent on the canvas in the first round and twice more in the second in a brutal and brief exhibition of punching power.Ngannou, 37, a former UFC heavyweight champion, w...

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned Nigerians against crowded gatherings to avoid potential threats.An advisory issued by DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, urged Nigerians to be vigilant against public dangers, especially Improvised Explosive Devices.Felicitating the Muslim faithful on the commencement of Ramadan and the Christians for the Lent period, Afunanya called on the citizens to report any strange activities or movements to the security a...

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed three terrorists during a raid on Sambisa forest in Borno State.The troops also destroyed terrorist hideouts in the forest.Sambisa forest was earmarked by the colonial government as a game reserve but it has become the stronghold of both Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa Province terrorists.Despite several clearance operations carried out by the military in the forest, the terrorists still...

The Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State has unveiled a task force squad as part of measures to control the menace of environmental nuisance and walkway trading within the community....

The Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, MORUF AKINDERU–FATAI has condemned the vandalism of facilities provided by the state in government housing schemes....

The Federal Government has announced that it had made financial provision to support two million women in agribusiness activities across the country....

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, MOHAMMED IDRIS has assured Nigerians that the narrative on the current hardships would be different within the next one year....

The Federal House of Representatives has urged President BOLA TINUBU to give nod to the provisions of the NIDCOM Establishment Act, 2017 by constituting the Board of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)....

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, BENJAMIN KALU said that the first draft of the amended 1999 Constitution will be ready by August 2024, saying the House is expected to adopt the final copy of the document in May 2025....