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2027: NDC disowns account lobbying Obi, Kwankwaso
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has disowned a viral X (formerly Twitter) account allegedly lobbying former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to contest the 2027 election on its platform, insisting that the party is open to all Nigerians without preference. In a statement issued late Sunday, April 26, and signed by the […]
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Allowance hike: NLC demands more, FG sets Oct implementation date
The Federal Government has set October 1, 2026, as the effective date for implementing the newly approved duty tour, estacode, and other allowances for civil servants on Grade Levels 01–17. The review, conveyed in a circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, also covers training, professional development, and sector-specific allowances, with increases […]
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Army clarifies circumstances surrounding Corps member’s death in Abuja
The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Mr Abdulsamad Jamiu, during an armed robbery incident in Dei-Dei, Abuja. In a statement on Sunday, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Guards Brigade, Lt. Olawuyi Odunola, said the corps member was […]
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Resident doctors suspend planned strike, to review scenario in May
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike after fresh assurances from the federal government on key welfare demands. The decision was reached at a virtual emergency national executive council (NEC) meeting on April 25.  The doctors had initially embarked on a strike on April 7, but suspended the industrial action the […]
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2027: NBC’s new directive to broadcast organisations raises dust
The recent threat by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to impose sanctions on broadcast organizations, comprising radio and television outfits, in Nigeria over declining standards in news and political analysis, has not gone down well with some Nigerians, including the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, the umbrella body of all media practitioners in the country. […]
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JAMB dismisses viral 394 UTME result of C’River candidate as fake
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed as fake a widely circulated result slip purporting to show a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The result, shared by social media user @Onsogbu on X, claimed the female candidate, Okon Winniefred Sampson, scored 394 out of 400. […]
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FG registers 3,613 refugees as asylum-seekers rise by 322
The number of newly arrived asylum-seekers into Nigeria rose by 322 persons, amounting to a 21 per cent increase in the first quarter of 2026, Sunday PUNCH can report. This was as the backlog of refugees awaiting formal registration dropped by 3,613 within the same period, according to the latest data from the United Nations […]
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2027: Opposition parties agree to field single presidential candidate — Turaki
A factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kabiru Tanimu-Turaki, on Saturday announced that opposition political parties in Nigeria have agreed to field a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Turaki made the declaration at the National Opposition Summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State, where leaders from multiple political parties gathered to […]
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Fire razes police station, three residential buildings in Ibadan
Fire has razed a police station and three residential buildings in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The police station, according to sources, is located in Kara, in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state. Meanwhile, three residential buildings located in three different areas within Ibadan were also razed on Friday. The ground floor of […]
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Osun-Osogbo festival targets 500,000 participants — Organisers
The organisers of the annual Osun-Osogbo Festival say about 500,000 participants are expected to attend the 2026 edition, scheduled to hold from July 27 to August 7. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Osogbo by Mr Oyindamola Olukanni, Media Head, Our Heritage Branding and Advertising Limited, the festival’s marketing consultant. Olukanni […]
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PHOTOS: Atiku, Kwankwaso attend opposition leaders summit in Oyo
Opposition political leaders are converging in Ibadan, Oyo State, for a national summit aimed at strengthening unity and coordination among political parties, with former President Olusegun Obasanjo listed as chair of the meeting. Multiple reports on Saturday, as monitored by our correspondents, showed that leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, New Nigeria […]
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MTN begins airtime compensation to subscribers over poor service
Some MTN subscribers have begun receiving airtime credits from the telecom operator as compensation for the poor quality of service experienced in January 2026. Messages seen online showed that affected users received notifications such as: “Dear Customer, your account has been credited with N341 airtime for quality of service issues in January 2026. Thank you […]
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Court adjourns financial misappropriation case against Yahaya Bello to May 6
Proceedings in the case involving former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, were on Thursday adjourned till May 6, 2026, by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. At the resumed hearing, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, represented the prosecution, while Bello was represented by his lead […]
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CBN increases ATM card issuance fee to N1,500, scraps maintenance charge
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the fee for issuing or replacing debit and credit cards from N1,000 to N1,500. The upward adjustment is part of a revised guide to bank charges for financial institutions. In a circular released on Thursday, titled ‘Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial Institutions’, the apex […]
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Court bars police, FRSC from imposing fines over third-party insurance
A federal high court in Abuja has ruled that the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) cannot impose fines on motorists over third-party motor insurance without a court order. Hauwa Yilwa, presiding judge, delivered the judgment in a suit filed by Deji Adeyanju, the activist and lawyer, against the inspector-general of […]
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Wild Elephant Invades Oyo Community, Kills One, Leaves Another Missing
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed a tragic incident involving a wild elephant that invaded Innayin Community, leaving one person dead and another missing. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m., on Thursday prompting a swift response from police operatives in […]
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APC postpones presidential, governorship primaries
The All Progressives Congress has shifted its presidential primary election, earlier slated for May 15 and 16, to May 23, 2026, while the governorship primaries will now hold on May 21, 2026, in line with a revised timetable for its 2027 general election activities. The APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, disclosed this at […]
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BREAKING: Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval for fresh $516.3m loan
President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval for a fresh $516.3 million loan from Deutsche Bank to finance a road project. The request was contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Thursday. According to the letter, the proposed loan will be used to fund Sections 1, […]
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Insecurity: Senate seeks campaign suspension in eight northern states
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to consider far-reaching emergency measures, including the possible suspension of political activities in eight frontline states, as insecurity continues to escalate across parts of the country. The call, which underscores growing concern within the National Assembly over renewed insurgent offensives, followed a point of order raised by […]
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Supreme Court holds fate of 2 parties
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said yesterday that the reservation of judgment on the leadership tussle within the party will not affect its chances to participate in the 2027 elections. The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while reacting to the development of the apex court, also expressed hope […]
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I will never betray Buhari’s family, Gov Radda tells Yusuf Buhari
Katsina State Governor, Malam Umaru Dikko Radda, has stated that as a beneficiary of the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s goodwill, he will never betray the former leader’s family in any way. The governor made this known when he received a delegation of APC stakeholders from the Daura, Mai’adua, and Sandamu Federal Constituencies, who visited him […]
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19 die in Edo, Taraba road crashes
Nineteen people have died, and several others were injured in separate road accidents in Edo and Taraba states. In Taraba, seven persons, including two minors and two women, lost their lives in a crash that occurred at about 4:40 pm on Tuesday in the Garbabi area of Gashaka Local Government Area. The accident involved a […]
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Tinubu seeks Senate approval for minister-designate, CBN deputy gov
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday asked the Senate to screen and confirm Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development. The request was conveyed in a letter read on the floor by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration. In a separate letter, the President […]
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2027: Wike-backed PDP fixes presidential form at N51m, gov N21m
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fixed its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at ₦51m and governorship form at ₦21m ahead of the 2027 general elections. The PDP National Organising Secretary of the faction, Umar Bature, disclosed this in a […]
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Tinubu receives Jonathan at presidential villa
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Wednesday’s meeting was part of a recurring pattern of consultations between the two leaders on West African political affairs and Nigeria’s continental engagements. The visit, which was held at approximately 4 p.m., was confirmed by […]
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Insecurity: You can’t silence me, US lawmaker tells Matawalle
A fresh controversy has erupted over Nigeria’s deepening security crisis after a United States legislator alleged that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, attempted to suppress international scrutiny of ongoing killings across parts of the country. The allegations were made by Kimberly Daniels, a member of the Florida House of Representatives and Chairwoman of […]
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