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Tinubu postpones Ogun trip, heads to Plateau over killings
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his planned trip to Ogun State and will instead travel to Jos, Plateau State, to commiserate with victims of recent attacks. The decision was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu was earlier scheduled to visit Iperu, Ogun […]
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APC, ADC in battle to win over Bala Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed became a bride yesterday, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) wooing him to their side. Yesterday’s visit of the APC team led by national Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and Kano State Governor Abb Kabir Yusus followed Monday’s visit by the leader of the ADC […]
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David Mark-led ADC rejects INEC’s delisting of party leadership
The David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) interpretation of the Court of Appeal ruling on the party’s leadership dispute. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC national publicity secretary, alleged that the “electoral body acted under pressure from a government panicked by the opposition […]
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JUST IN: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. April 3 is Good Friday, while April 6 is Easter Monday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on […]
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Nigerian govt increases price of gas
The federal government has increased the price of natural gas supplied to power generation companies to $2.18 per metric million British thermal units (MMBTU). The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) said the new price will take effect from April 1, 2026. The new rate represents a $0.05 increase from the previous price […]
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Police to probe Osun Grove after traditionalists’ petition
Osun State Police Command has confirmed receipt of a petition from traditional worshippers seeking an investigation into an alleged invasion of the Osun-Osogbo Grove by a group of Christian clerics. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed on Tuesday that the police would examine the allegations raised and ensure due process is followed in […]
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Update: El-Rufai rearrested by DSS as court fixes April 14 bail ruling
The Federal High Court, sitting in Kaduna, yesterday, adjourned ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, till today, even as a separate Federal High Court, in Abuja, fixed June 17 to hear his N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. […]
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Adelabu has not resigned as minister of power, says aide
Bolaji Tunji, the special adviser on strategic communications and media to Bayo Adelabu, minister of power, has denied reports that his principal has resigned from his position. On Tuesday, a letter attributed to Adelabu announced his resignation as the minister of power, citing his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo governorship election. The letter was addressed to […]
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FG bans import of vehicles without certification
The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping regulatory regime that will bar all imported vehicles from entering Nigeria without prior certification, in a move aimed at improving road safety and curbing the influx of substandard automobiles. The policy, tagged the Standard Organisation of Nigeria–National Automotive Design and Development Council Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme, introduces […]
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27 Reps members who defected to new parties Tuesday
Twenty-seven members of the House of Representatives defected from their parties on Tuesday, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) gaining 14 new members while losing two, further consolidating its majority in the chamber. Following the defections, the APC now holds about 280 seats, while the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) retains 38 members, maintaining its position […]
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Tinubu condemns killings in Plateau, Kaduna, vows justice
President Bola Tinubu has condemned recent attacks by gunmen in Plateau State and Kaduna State, describing the incidents as barbaric and unacceptable. The attacks occurred in Angwan Rukuba district in Jos and Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area, where several people were reportedly killed and others abducted, including wedding guests. In a Tuesday statement […]
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Jos Attack: Plateau govt. reinforces ban on motorcycle operations
To prevent further attacks, Gov Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has directed security to strictly enforce the ban on motorcycle operations in Jos metropolis. Mutfwang, who gave the directive during a statewide broadcast on Tuesday in Jos, stressed that his government was resolute against any form of intimidation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen on […]
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BREAKING: El-Rufai returns to Kaduna court after mother’s burial
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has returned to the State High Court in Kaduna following the burial of his mother. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had earlier granted him temporary release to attend the burial rites of his mother. The death of his mother, Hajiya Umma, was announced by her […]
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Violence over ‘king’ installation: FG urges Nigerians in South Africa to maintain low profile
Violence erupted yesterday in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, South Africa, following the purported coronation of a Nigerian national as king, prompting the Nigerian High Commission to issue a 10-point advisory to Nigerians in the country amid rising tensions over the alleged installation of an Igbo traditional ruler. In a circular issued on Monday, titled “Advisory […]
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National Assembly set to pass 2026 Appropriation Bill
Barring any last-minute changes, the  National Assembly is expected to pass the N58.472 trillion 2026 Appropriations Bill this week. Funding of the extended 2024 and 2025 appropriation acts capital implementation rolled over, will terminate today. The extension of the implementation was approved by both chambers in December. Sources told The Nation yesterday that the report on […]
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WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE timetable [FULL LIST]
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, for school candidates. The timetable was published on WAEC’s X page on Monday. According to the timetable, the examination will commence Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and end on Friday, June 19, 2026. The examination will […]
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BREAKING: Kwankwaso’s son dumps NNPP for ADC
Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Secretary of the Kwankwasiyya movement and son of former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially resigned his membership from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). In a statement made public on Monday via his Facebook page, Mustapha said his decision to leave the party was carefully considered and not taken lightly. […]
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Osun police arrest 18 suspects over Erin-Osun Ilobu attack
Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of fourteen additional suspects in connection with the recent attack on police officers in Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities. The Command, in a statement by its spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, on Sunday, stated that this brings the total […]
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Oyo Speaker joins 2027 governorship race
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has joined the 2027 governorship race in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Oyetunji Oyekunle, the speaker was endorsed by Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders in Ibarapaland. According to the statement, the endorsement followed a zonal meeting […]
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FG orders telcoms to compensate subscribers for poor network service
The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed Mobile Network Operators to compensate subscribers in areas where network quality falls below prescribed standards. In a statement issued on Sunday, Head of Public Affairs at the Commission, Nnenna Ukoha, said affected users will receive airtime credits calculated based on their average spending patterns and their presence within local […]
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Tinubu donates entire salaries to Armed Forces at 74
President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of a special fund to support members of the Armed Forces, including wounded personnel and families of fallen soldiers, as he marked his 74th birthday. The President disclosed in a statement on Sunday that he has directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to establish a dedicated account for […]
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Kwankwaso announces resignation from NNPP
Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) — the platform on which he ran for president in the 2023 poll.  Kwankwaso announced he is leaving the NNPP in a statement issued on Sunday. The ex-defence minister said his decision takes immediate effect. Kwankwaso, who […]
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Palm Sunday: Macron condemns Israeli police for blocking Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Israeli police for blocking the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from giving Palm Sunday mass, saying worship “for all religions” must be guaranteed in Jerusalem. “I condemn this decision by the Israeli police”, who prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa — the top Catholic figure for Israel and the Palestinian territories — Macron […]
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Remains of El-Rufai’s mother arrive Abuja for burial
The remains of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have arrived in Abuja ahead of her burial. Hajiya Umma El-Rufai died in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a brief illness. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the deceased’s grandson and member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of […]
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Meet 14-yr-old running for governor in US state
A 14-year-old secondary school student, Dean Roy (Stowe High School), is on the ballot, running for the governorship of Vermont in the United States of America. This unusual candidacy is possible because Vermont’s constitution imposes no minimum age for gubernatorial candidates, requiring only four years of state residency. Last year, he served as a legislative […]
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