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Ekiti State High Court has officially launched the Nigeria Case Management System (NCMS) to accelerate justice delivery through technology. This digital platform is set to replace manual processes, aiming for greater efficiency and speed in handling legal proceedings.
The family of the late Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Maccido, is calling for renewed focus on dialogue, accountability, and religious tolerance 20 years after his death to address Nigeria's security and unity challenges. They highlighted the relevance of his leadership philosophy for national cohesion.
Ogun State Police arrested Adam Muhammed and recovered a stolen motorcycle and generator after a motorist's tip-off. The suspect's accomplice is being sought.
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Sunday Igboho has launched the Iru Ekun Security Network in Ibadan, Oyo State, reportedly with 20,000 volunteers. The outfit aims to strengthen community security and combat criminal activities across Yorubaland and parts of Kwara and Niger states.
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FG releases N38.93bn to 166 tertiary institutions nationwide for infrastructure upgrades and improved learning facilities. Universities receive the largest share of the funds.
Nigerian authors are missing out on royalties from photocopied books in tertiary institutions. REPRONIG is urging universities to adopt licensing programmes to ensure writers are compensated for their work and intellectual property is protected.
FG approves N100,000 weekly stipend for Ebola contacts in isolation. Gospel singer Tope Alabi threatens lawsuit over alleged links to minister Toluwanisings' death. AI-generated photo linked to N4m ransom demand.
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The Tax Ombud is partnering with NIPOST to bring tax complaint resolution services closer to rural taxpayers and market traders. This collaboration aims to make seeking redress for administrative and procedural grievances more accessible for individuals in underserved communities.
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Akwa Ibom State is now generating ₦14 million weekly from tricycle and minibus drivers via daily electronic ticket sales, significantly boosting the state's Internally Generated Revenue.
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Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) has launched an online verification exercise for pensioners. The exercise is mandatory for retired heads of service, permanent secretaries, and those under TESCOM and CSPO, running from October 26 to November 25, 2026. All verification must be done online via designated portals.
WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala mourns her mother, Prof. Kamene Okonjo, who passed away at 96. She described her mother as having lived a quality life until the end and thanked everyone for their support.
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Manchester United coach Michael Carrick has stated he is not expecting to be sacked following the club's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth. He acknowledged the uncertainty but reaffirmed his commitment to the club.
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Katsina Police arrest four suspects for railway vandalism, recovering 70 railway sleepers concealed in a vehicle. The suspects were intercepted during a routine stop-and-search operation.
Afenifere leadership succession is based on tradition and 'apostolic selection', not campaigns, states factional leader Oba Oladipo Olaitan. He clarified that roles are inherited naturally, not vied for, during a visit to the family of the late Pa Reuben Fasoranti.
Lagos State is intensifying Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures. The government assures residents there is no cause for panic and urges vigilance and adherence to preventive guidelines.
Bank of Agriculture intervention is boosting ginger farming in Kaduna, with over 3,400 farmers in Kachia LGA now recording promising harvests after blight devastation. The program provides planting materials and extension services, with plans for further expansion and nursery establishment.
A British mother, Leanne Gregory, has died after saving her two sons from drowning during a family holiday in the Bahamas. Her husband described her as his 'childhood sweetheart' and her death as an 'unimaginable loss'. The boys were rescued, but Leanne could not be saved.
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Governor Hope Uzodimma proposes a national media centre to honour the late Raymond Dokpesi, aiming to boost research on journalism's role in Nigeria's economic growth and national development.
Presidential media aide Daniel Bwala has mocked the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over its 2027 campaign council list, calling it 'filled with content creators' and questioning their media surrogate strategy.
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Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, will face Mexico in a crucial Round of 16 match at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup today. The team is determined to secure a place in the quarter-finals.
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