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2027 polls: Parties scramble to meet Electoral Act deadline
With the release of the 2026 Electoral Act and a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, political parties are under pressure to meet strict deadlines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Although the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, had earlier threatened to boycott the elections unless certain provisions of the law were amended, many […]
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NLC Raises Alarm Over Alleged ₦20bn ‘Emergency’ Spending Scam in TCN
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised concerns about a suspected scheme to divert nearly ₦20 billion from the coffers of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) through questionable “emergency refurbishment” contracts. In a strongly worded letter dated March 1, 2026, addressed to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, NLC President Joe Ajaero accused certain […]
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Obasanjo, IBB consulted in move to end PDP rift
Fresh moves to reconcile factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have emerged after former Heads of State Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida were consulted by party chieftain Gbenga Hashim as part of efforts to end the party’s internal rift.ABUJA – Fresh moves to reconcile factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have emerged after […]
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Fuel crisis: Osun residents express concern as petrol price rises to N1,080
Residents of Osun State on Saturday expressed concern as the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, climbed to as high as N1,080 per litre across several filling stations. Many major marketers that previously sold the product at N925-N935 per litre reportedly suspended sales for about three days. However, when some stations resumed operations […]
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JUST IN: IGP appoints Anthony Placid as Force new PRO
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). He takes over from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Hundeyin. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the outgoing FPRO, Hundeyin, DCP Placid is a seasoned officer of the Nigeria […]
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PSC promotes seven AIGs to DIGs
The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday promoted seven (7) Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). PSC said the promotions, which are a result of merit, seniority, record of service, and performance in a written examination and oral interview conducted on Friday at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, […]
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Borno attacks: We’ll end insurgency with overwhelming force, Shettima vows
Vice President Kashim Shettima has vowed that the Federal Government will end insurgency in the North-East with “decisive and overwhelming force”. This followed recent attacks in Borno State that resulted in casualties among security personnel and civilians. Shettima, in a statement on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, declared […]
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Tinubu sets up committee to fix power grid
President Bola Tinubu has constituted an 11-member committee to oversee the smooth incorporation of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited. The inauguration comes 48 hours after the Federal Executive Council approved a memo presented by Tinubu for the creation of GAMCO on Wednesday. GAMCO is a new entity designed to address the country’s chronic power […]
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ADC slams Tinubu over ambassador postings
The African Democratic Congress has criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration for announcing only 65 of Nigeria’s 109 ambassadorial postings, describing the move as a diplomatic blunder that exposes the country to embarrassment and reflects the government’s incompetence in handling international relations. In a statement released on Friday, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said […]
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Tinubu: Awolowo was a profoundly wise leader, among history’s great thinkers
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to far-reaching reforms and long-term national development. Tinubu spoke in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Friday at the 2026 Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Lecture, organised by the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation. Represented by Iziaq Salako, minister of state for health and social welfare, the president said the […]
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Tinubu celebrates Obasanjo at 89
President  Bola Tinubu has felicitated former president and elder statesman, Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 89th birthday on 5 March. The president rejoiced with Mr. Obasanjo, whose towering influence in the country, Africa, and beyond is significant. President Tinubu noted the courage and sacrifices of the elder statesman, who previously served the nation as military Head of […]
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Monday sit-at-home: Students who miss school risk suspension – Anambra govt
The Anambra Government has warned that any student who fails to attend school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, issued the warning while addressing the managements of Mount Olive Schools and Springfield Academy GRA, Onitsha, in her office on Wednesday. The schools were summoned to explain the […]
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State police has come to stay, says Tunji Disu
 Tunji Disu, Inspector-General of police (IGP), says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is ready to contribute its quota towards the establishment of state police in the country.  Speaking after he was sworn in as the 23rd IGP on Wednesday in Abuja, Disu declared that state police “has come to stay” and that the police view the concept […]
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FG imposes six-year ban on establishment of tertiary institutions
The federal government has imposed a six-year ban on the establishment of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. At its meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, the federal executive council (FEC) also restored the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-formal Education (NMEC) to its full status as an independent commission. Tunji Alausa, […]
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Alleged terrorism: AGF takes over Malami, son’s trial
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assumed control of the prosecution of a former AGF, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, over alleged terrorism-related offences and unlawful possession of firearms. The development emerged on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja when the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, […]
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Anambra cuts February pay for workers over Monday sit-at-home
The Anambra State Government has reduced the February salaries of workers who failed to report for duty on Mondays, previously declared sit-at-home days by the Indigenous People of Biafra. The state announced the commencement of pro-rata salary payments for civil servants as part of efforts to end the Monday sit-at-home protests, stating that, effective February […]
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NCPC suspends Jerusalem pilgrimage after final batch’s return
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission has announced the successful conclusion of its 2025 main pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan, with the safe return of the final group of pilgrims to Nigeria. The last contingent of Christian pilgrims arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 4:00 am on Tuesday, marking the end of the […]
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Distillers protest FG’s crackdown on sachet alcohol
Employees of distilling companies have vowed to besiege the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control today (Wednesday) in protest as the Federal Government announced the nationwide crackdown on sachet alcohol beverages and PET bottles below 200ml. The planned protest was outlined in a notice obtained by our correspondent […]
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200-level UI medical student ‘commits suicide over low CA score’
Ifeoluwa Akinmade, a 200-level medical student at the University of Ibadan (UI), has reportedly died after consuming a harmful substance. The death was announced on Monday in a statement jointly signed by Folusho Olu-Adegbola and Babatunde Dauda, president and general secretary of the UI Medical Students Association (UIMSA). According to the statement, Akinmade died despite receiving urgent […]
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Dangote refinery increases ex-gantry petrol price by N100 to N874/litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its ex-gantry petrol price to N874 per litre. According to sources at the plant, the refinery raised the price of the product by N100, from N774 per litre to N874. The development comes as global oil prices continue to surge — with brent crude rising to as high as $79 per barrel — amid […]
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Phone-tapping: ICPC releases details of items recovered from El-Rufai’s house
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has disclosed a range of documents, electronic devices, and other items allegedly recovered from the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The agency disclosed this in its filings submitted at the FCT High Court in Abuja to counter a N1 billion fundamental […]
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Nigeria Issues Advisory to Citizen in Kuwait, Bahrain
The Federal Government has advised Nigerian nationals residing in Kuwait and Bahrain to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to safety guidelines issued by host authorities. In a circular dated March 1, 2026, the Embassy of Nigeria in Kuwait, which has concurrent accreditation to Bahrain, urged Nigerians in both countries to stay calm, monitor local news, […]
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JAMB commences 2026 direct entry registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially commenced the sale of application documents for the 2026 Direct Entry programme. In an announcement posted on its official X account, JAMB stated that the registration “commenced today, Monday, 2nd March 2026 and will end by Saturday, 25th April 2026.” The board emphasised that the entire process, […]
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NELFUND extends student loan portal deadline as demands soar
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has extended its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in nationwide interest generated by its ongoing awareness campaign. The extension comes after a reminder last week that the portal was set to close on February 27, 2026. In response to strong feedback from students and stakeholders, NELFUND announced additional […]
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INEC updates party guidelines to align with Electoral Act 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun a comprehensive review of its Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties as part of preparations for the 2027 general election. According to a statement on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, the review, convened under the leadership of Prof. Joash Amupitan in […]
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2027 polls won’t be 100% perfect, INEC chair warns
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it may not be able to achieve a 100 percent perfect election for now. Chairman of the Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, said this on Sunday during the Citizens’ Town Hall meeting on the Electoral Act held in Abuja. He also said he does not see the transmission issue […]
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Tinubu convenes Police Council today to confirm Disu
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider the appointment of Olatunji Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, The PUNCH has learnt. Two highly placed officials in the Presidency and the police establishment confirmed the scheduled meeting to our correspondent on Saturday. “The Police Council Meeting is on […]
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Lagos residents groan as tenants pay millions for substandard housing
Residents of Lagos are grappling with an unprecedented surge in house rents, as accommodation costs across the metropolis continue to rise sharply amid worsening living conditions. In several neighbourhoods, tenants now pay between N1.5 million and N2.5 million annually for single rooms and self-contained apartments, often without access to basic amenities such as potable water, […]
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Insurgents claim 176 abducted in Kwara, release video
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have released a video showing a large group of women and children allegedly abducted from Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, claiming that 176 persons are in captivity and accusing the Nigerian government of misrepresenting the figure. The one-minute, 17-second video, published by Sahara Reporters, shows dozens of female captives and […]
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Police beef up security in Adamawa ahead of Tinubu’s visit
The Adamawa State Police Command has beefed up security ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit on Monday to commission some major projects executed by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. In a press statement issued on Saturday by the spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, he stated that the security arrangement is to ensure that there is […]
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