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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.

Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.

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PDP Governors Vow to Resist Federal Intimidation, Stay United

PDP governors reject federal intimidation, affirm unity, and recommit to democratic governance at the party’s 99th NEC meeting in Abuja.

Labour Party Declares Full Support for Peter Obi in Coalition Talks

Labour Party confirms Peter Obi coalition support, dismisses Abure’s opposition as illegitimate and contrary to party principles.

PDP Leaders Hold Emergency Meeting Over Wike, Party Crisis

PDP internal crisis deepens as leaders meet over Wike’s withdrawal and secretariat closure in Abuja.

Peter Obi: Nigeria a Difficult Country for Good People to Govern

Peter Obi highlighted how leadership in Nigeria is not easy and praised Governor Otti’s efforts during a service held in Abia.

Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Political Coalition Meeting

Tensions erupted at a political coalition meeting in Abuja as Jigawa delegates disrupted proceedings over imposed representation.

Wike Breaks Ranks With PDP Over Broken Party Agreements

Wike pulls out of all PDP agreements, blames key leaders for party instability.

When Nollywood Meets Politics: How Celebrities Are Shaping Nigeria’s Electoral Landscape

KEY POINTS Nigerian celebrities from Nollywood and the music industry are increasingly influencing political...

Ribadu Outlines Security Gains Under Tinubu Administration

Nuhu Ribadu has remarked that Nigeria’s security situation has improved a lot since President Tinubu came into office, with over 13,000 terrorist members dealt with by authorities.

INEC Adopts AI to Strengthen Election Planning and Voter Services

A new AI Division within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was introduced recently to help improve election planning, logistics and credibility, a big sign of modernizing Nigeria’s election processes.

Gov. Eno Tells Appointees: Join APC or Step Down

Gov Eno defects to APC, urges appointees to follow or resign amid political shift in Akwa Ibom.

7 Common Health Issues in Nigeria and How to Prevent Them

Explore seven common health issues in Nigeria and ways to prevent them for better health

Oyo Assembly Approves Rotation of Monarchs’ Chairmanship

The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed a debated bill establishing rotational control of the Council of Obas among three chief traditional rulers.

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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.

Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.

“He suffered because he was poor”: Lawyers say police broke the law by detaining Oyo student over N8,000

New details show the N8,000 debt Oyo police said was irrelevant appears on Al-Amin Mohammed's charge sheet, as lawyers say detaining a debtor is illegal.

Plateau women block Jos-Mangu highway after gunmen kill three vigilantes, including youth leader, on night patrol

Women and youths in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi, blocked the Jos-Mangu highway for hours on Friday after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the youth leader.