The Federal Government’s decision to increase the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to N50,000 from 2027 has sparked differing opinions …
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Lawal Unveils $200m Lithium Processing Plant, Says Project Will Transform Zamfara’s Economy
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborZamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has commissioned a $200 million lithium mining and processing facility in Boko, Zurmi Local Government Area, describing the project as a major step towards economic …
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Tinubu Celebrates Soyinka at 92, Hails Nobel Laureate’s Courage, Contributions
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborPresident Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nobel Prize-winning writer, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on his 92nd birthday, describing him as a distinguished global figure and one of Nigeria’s greatest literary treasures.The President …
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Och’Otukpo Orders Herders to Vacate Otukpo Kingdom After Deadly Village Attack
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe traditional ruler of Otukpo Kingdom, Och’Otukpo Odu, Chief John Eimonye, has directed all herders residing across the kingdom to leave the area immediately following a deadly attack in Nobi …
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Landslide Kills Four Siblings, One Other in Cross River Community
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborFive persons, including four children from the same family, have lost their lives after a landslide swept through Ikot Awatim Community, Ikot Ansa, in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of …
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Many Feared Dead as Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Benue Community
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborMany residents are feared dead following an early morning attack by suspected Fulani armed herdsmen on Akpachi Village in Akpa, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.The attackers reportedly invaded …
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APC Clinches All Chairmanship, Councillorship Seats in Edo LG Elections
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in all 18 chairmanship positions and the 192 councillorship seats contested in Saturday’s local government elections in Edo State.The Edo State Independent …
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CAC Clarifies Letterhead Rule, Says Business Names, NGOs Not Covered
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has clarified that its new directive requiring disclosure of certain details on official business documents applies only to registered companies and does not extend to …
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Church With Millions of Members Must Influence Nigeria’s Leadership Choice in 2027 — Oyedepo
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged members of his congregation to take an active role in Nigeria’s democratic process by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards …
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Atiku Faults N50,000 WAEC, NECO Fee Proposal, Warns Education May Become Out of Reach for Many Nigerians
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborFormer Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s reported plan to introduce a uniform N50,000 examination fee for candidates sitting the …
