Read more about the article NiMet issues flash flood alert for 19 states including Lagos, Ebonyi, Zamfara
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NiMet issues flash flood alert for 19 states including Lagos, Ebonyi, Zamfara

Nineteen states across Nigeria face the risk of flash flooding, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned. The agency said on Thursday that heavy early rains could trigger flash flooding…

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Read more about the article Shettima submits Tinubu’s 2027 presidential nomination forms to APC
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Shettima submits Tinubu’s 2027 presidential nomination forms to APC

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday submitted President Bola Tinubu's nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2027 presidential election to the All Progressives Congress national leadership in Abuja.…

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Read more about the article Over 130 Nigerians register for voluntary repatriation from South Africa
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Over 130 Nigerians register for voluntary repatriation from South Africa

More than 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary repatriation from South Africa due to economic hardship, health challenges and documentation difficulties. Frank Onyekwelu, president of the Nigerian community in South…

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Read more about the article Senate reverses rule requiring senators-elect to vote after oath-taking
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Senate reverses rule requiring senators-elect to vote after oath-taking

The Nigerian Senate has reversed a provision in its standing orders that required senators-elect to take their oath of office before participating in the election of presiding officers. The motion…

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Read more about the article TIMELINE: How the hantavirus outbreak unfolded aboard MV Hondius
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TIMELINE: How the hantavirus outbreak unfolded aboard MV Hondius

A rare outbreak of hantavirus aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has killed three people and infected at least seven others during a voyage across the South Atlantic. Here…

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OPPORTUNITY: Free graphic design training via GATEWAY programme (Deadline: Not Specified)

Have you applied for the GATEWAY Programme yet? This is your chance to gain in-demand digital skills—for free. The Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is offering…

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Read more about the article Senate amends rules, limits leadership eligibility to two-term senators
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Senate amends rules, limits leadership eligibility to two-term senators

The Nigerian Senate has amended its standing rules to restrict eligibility for presiding and principal offices to lawmakers who have served at least two consecutive terms. The amendment was adopted…

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