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“I am a die-hard democrat, democracy will thrive under me” – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday described himself as a “die-hard democrat”, reaffirming his commitment to sustaining democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria as a lasting legacy. The President also acknowledged that the unity and stability of the country rest on the pillars of good governance, assuring that his administration would uphold these principles […]
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Tambuwal quits PDP, joins ADC
Aminu Tambuwal, a former governor of Sokoto state, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter dated March 11 and addressed to his ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri, the senator who represents Sokoto South in the upper legislative chamber cited the “persistent internal crisis” and “ongoing conflicts” in the PDP. He announced that […]
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Iran won’t play at the World Cup, says sports minister
Iran has announced it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing ongoing conflict with the United States.  The decision was confirmed by Ahmad Donyamali, Iran sports minister, during an appearance on state television on Wednesday. Citing safety concerns following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader, Donyamali stated, “Considering that this […]
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I’ve been sad; I can’t cope with diesel price hike — Kunle Afolayan
Famous Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has expressed frustration over the rising cost of diesel, saying the hike has left him sad and struggling to sustain operations at his business facilities. In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Afolayan disclosed that he spends about N11 million on diesel every month at his KAP Film […]
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FG seeks to connect schools nationwide to internet, says Tunji Alausa
The federal government has initiated plans to connect schools across Nigeria to the internet. In a statement on Wednesday, Folasade Boriowo, director of press and public relations at the Ministry of Education, said the initiative was discussed at a high-level meeting involving Tunji Alausa, minister of education, and Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and […]
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UCH resident doctors threaten indefinite strike over hospital’s lingering electricity crisis
Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo state, have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over the hospital’s lingering electricity crisis. The resident doctors had earlier embarked on a one-week warning strike from March 2 to 6, 2026, to demand improved electricity supply within the hospital premises. Uthman Adedeji, president of […]
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FG begins evacuation of willing Nigerians in Iran via Armenia Border
The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of willing Nigerians in Iran, escorting them safely across the Armenian border amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), confirmed the operation in a post on her X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday. She said officials from the […]
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PDP won’t die — party will be on the ballot in 2027, says Turaki faction
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Kabiru Turaki, says the party will participate in the 2027 general election despite its internal crisis.  Ini Ememobong, spokesperson of the Turaki faction of the PDP, spoke on Tuesday after an expanded meeting of the party’s board of trustees (BoT), which included governors, national working committee (NWC) […]
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UCH in darkness again

UCH in darkness again

March 11, 2026

There is something profoundly symbolic — and deeply tragic — about a hospital swathed in darkness. In the operating theatre, darkness is not an inconvenience; it is a death sentence. In the intensive care unit, a power outage is not a management failure; it is a clinical catastrophe. And yet, for more than 16 months, […]
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Dangote now supplies 92% of petrol as FG pauses imports
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery accounted for about 92 per cent of Nigeria’s daily petrol supply in February, as the Federal Government has paused the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). This came as filling stations on Tuesday retained petrol prices at above N1200 per litre despite a N100 reduction in the gantry price by the […]
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Tinubu directs PiCNG to disburse N100,000 CNG kits to cushion petrol price hike effects
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate distribution of about 100,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion kits nationwide to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices on Nigerians, following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Ismaeel Ahmed, executive chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), spoke on Tuesday after a […]
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A’Court fallout: PDP govs, Wike camp move to open reconciliation talks
Following Monday’s Court of Appeal judgment, governors of the Peoples Democratic Party and the camp of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, are moving to close ranks by exploring options to either constitute a harmonised Caretaker Committee or hold a unity convention aimed at preventing the party from collapsing. PDP leaders, speaking […]
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Tinubu urges Senate to confirm Taiwo Oyedele as minister
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday asked the Senate to screen and confirm Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. The President also urged the upper chamber to confirm former Rivers South-East senator, Magnus Abe, as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.  The requests were contained in separate […]
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NLC applauds FG over new 100% gratuity scheme
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Joe Ajaero, has welcomed the Federal Government’s approval of an enhanced gratuity for retiring federal civil servants. Ajaero gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. It would be recalled that the Federal Government recently approved a new exit […]
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Tinubu submits FCT budget to Senate for approval
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted the 2026 statutory budget of the Federal Capital Territory Administration to the Nigerian Senate for consideration and approval. The letter conveying the budget proposal was read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary after lawmakers resumed from a […]
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Adeleke mourns Onigbinde, condoles Modakeke community
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has mourned the passing of ex Super Eagles coach, High Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, describing his death as “painful and devastating.” Adeleke, who commiserated with the people of Modakeke, his hometown, and Nigeria’s football community for the loss, noted the football expert’s “exceptional life contributions, particularly in the growth and development […]
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Osun 2026: Integrity of ballot must be protected – Gov Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called for a credible and transparent governorship election in the state on August 15. The governor remarked while receiving members of the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives at the Government House in Osogbo during an official visit on Monday. Addressing the lawmakers, Governor Adeleke stated […]
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Matawalle hails Zamfara gov’s APC defection, seeks unity
The Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has welcomed Governor Dauda Lawal to the All Progressives Congress. On Monday, the governor, represented by the deputy governor and cabinet members, defected to the APC, with a public display of APC flags at the Government House. In a statement on X, […]
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M-East war: Hardship deepens with petrol selling at N1,300 per litre
Nigerians have been exposed to more hardship as oil marketers yesterday increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, to N1,300 per litre from N1,050 per litre. This indicates a 24 per cent increase, following the consistent rise in crude oil prices to $110 per barrel in the international market amid the Middle East crisis. Additionally, […]
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FG explains delay in February salaries for steel ministry, four agencies
The Federal Government has explained why some civil servants in the Federal Ministry of Steel Development and four federal agencies have not received their February 2026 salaries. The explanation came from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), which said the delay was caused by shortfalls in the personnel cost allocations of the […]
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PDP crisis: Appeal Court Nullifies Ibadan Convention
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday dismissed an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the October 31 judgment by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the national convention which held in Ibadan, Oyo State, […]
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JAMB pays CBT centres N1.57bn for 2026 UTME registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has remitted a total of N1,570,671,200 to Computer-Based Test centres that participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration exercise. The disclosure was contained in a bulletin released by the Board and signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin. JAMB said the payment represents the N700 registration […]
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Iran war live: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader after father’s killing
The Iranian clerical establishment signaled its desire for continuity by naming a son of the country’s slain supreme leader as his father’s successor on Monday, as Iran said it was firing more missiles toward Israel in response to expanding U.S.-Israeli attacks. Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was appointed by a committee of senior Shiite clerics, according to […]
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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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