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The United States government has begun enforcing tougher measures against parents who fail to pay child support, including revoking their international passports. According to reports by the Associated Press and Reuters, the new enforcement drive will initially affect about 2,700 Americans who owe at least $100,000 in unpaid child support obligations. Authorities, however, say the…

Suspected gunmen have abducted six students of the Faculty of Engineering, Gudi Campus of Nasarawa State University, Keffi in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The students were reportedly kidnapped on Wednesday night after armed attackers stormed an off-campus students’ lodge located at Anguwar Ninzo in Gudi community. Police authorities said the incident occurred…

Residents of Ona Ara State Constituency gathered in large numbers on Thursday as Oyo State House of Assembly aspirant, Ismaeel Sodiq Opeyemi, popularly known as ELEGE, held a Town Hall meeting focused on grassroots engagement and community development. The meeting, held at Cave J Hotel and Suites, Ariyo, Ibadan, created an avenue for residents to…

The Nigeria Customs Service has opened its recruitment update portal for shortlisted candidates participating in its ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise, directing successful applicants to complete mandatory documentation ahead of the final screening stage. In a notice issued by the Service, only candidates who were previously shortlisted are eligible to access the portal and submit the…

Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate, Dangote Group, has announced fresh opportunities for young Nigerian graduates under its 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, targeting candidates in engineering, information technology, finance, and other related disciplines. The programme, organised by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, is designed to equip graduates with practical industry experience through structured technical training, mentorship, and…

A political aspirant from Kaduna State, Mahmud Sadis Buba, has become one of the most talked-about emerging figures in Nigeria’s political space following his declaration to contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Popularly described by supporters as the “shortest man contesting under APC,” Buba’s entry into partisan politics has continued to attract reactions across…

Ending leprosy in Nigeria will not be achieved by medicine alone. The sooner this reality is accepted, the sooner progress will become tangible rather than merely reported. For decades, Nigeria’s response to leprosy has focused rightly on diagnosis and treatment. Yet the lived experiences of those affected reveal a deeper truth: cure does not always…

As Nigeria gradually builds momentum toward the 2027 general elections, a growing number of serving governors are positioning themselves for seats in the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, in what analysts describe as a strategic move to retain political relevance after their tenure. Though most have yet to make formal declarations, strong indications from party…

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s House of Representatives has witnessed a major political shake-up as 17 lawmakers defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in what analysts describe as an early realignment ahead of the 2027 elections. The defections were formally announced during plenary by the Deputy Speaker, signaling a…

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture through comprehensive reforms in police education and training, with plans underway to expand the Nigeria Police Academy and upgrade training institutions across the country. This development follows a high-level meeting involving the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and former IGP, Kayode Egbetokun,…