Anambra APC candidate Ukachukwu faces backlash over alleged GCE result
“Overall, the record suggests Ukachukwu had no credit in core subjects such as English and Mathematics.”
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NCC warns against using domestic staff for SIM registration
“If you send your driver or house help to go and register a SIM simply because you don’t want your identity to be known, you are committing a crime.”
Reverse Okanlomo chieftaincy conferment in 48 hours or face consequences – Alaafin warns Ooni of Ife
“The Ooni of Ife is in the habit of walking on everybody’s back, including the apex court in the country.”
‘Yoruba kingship is beyond religion,’ says Oluwo of Iwo
“Don’t force Yorùbá kings to worship idols, they have freedom of religion.“
FG has no basis to keep Nnamdi Kanu in detention – Lawyer
Barrister Onyedikachi Ifedi, a member of Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team, has accused the Federal Government of “propaganda” while insisting that there is no legal basis to keep the IPOB leader in detention.
One in four Nigerian DNA tests show fathers not biological parents – Report
Findings indicated that 88.2 per cent of cases were initiated by men, with those aged 41 and above accounting for nearly half.
Imo government abolishes nursery & JSS graduation parties, sets four-year textbook policy
“This practice can be financially burdening for parents and undermine the quality of education.”
Ibom Air scandal: Comfort Emmanson finally breaks silence on her ordeal
“My body was used to make stickers… I can’t go out anymore” — Comfort Emmanson speaks out after Ibom Air ordeal
Putin agrees to NATO-like security deal for Ukraine – US Envoy
“This is a historic decision that the United States is ready to take part in security guarantees for Ukraine.”
Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 17 August 2025
Here is a summary of Nigerian news this morning.