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August 7, 2025

Telecoms operators alert Nigerians to looming network disruption due to diesel blockage

Mr Adebayo urged the oil unions to stop the blockade immediately and resolve any disputes legally.

Telecoms masts
August 7, 2025

UNICEF canvasses six-month maternity leave policy to private sector

Ms Haruna highlighted the state’s support system for breastfeeding mothers.

UNICEF
August 7, 2025

Two British nationals jailed nine years in Zimbabwe for drug trafficking

The Harare Magistrates’ Court convicted the duo, slamming them with nine years in prison.

Zimbabwe
August 7, 2025

Tinubu appoints new NERC chairman, two commissioners

Mr Ramat, 39, is an electrical engineer with a PhD in strategic management and vast administrative experience.

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
August 7, 2025

Coalition seeks end to usage of hazardous pesticides to enhance human, food safety

Mr Irtwange said that the use of highly toxic chemicals was dangerous to health and the environment.

Farm products
August 7, 2025
Ex-combatants
August 7, 2025

Federal commissioner decries alarming rate of teenage pregnancy in rural communities

Ms Oluga stated, “It is alarming and heartbreaking to see our girls, some as young as 13, forced into adulthood through pregnancy.’’

teenage pregnancy
August 7, 2025

Zenith Bank fined N85 million for freezing customer’s account with invalid court order

The judge held that the bank acted on an invalid order made by a magistrate court that lacked the requisite jurisdiction.

Zenith bank branch
August 7, 2025

FG places KWAM 1 on no-fly list for holding ValueJet aircraft passengers hostage

Mr Keyamo described KWAM1’s conduct as “recalcitrant” and “totally unacceptable.”

Wasiu Ayinde
August 7, 2025

Detention of 133,000 Nigerian Children: Report recommends family courts in juvenile cases

Between 2018 and 2022, 133,906 children and young adults were detained in Nigeria.

Youngsters in borstal