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Osun community bans political activities at Eid praying grounds
The Osogbo community in Osun State has placed a ban on political discussions and the wearing of party uniforms at Eid praying grounds during this year’s celebrations. The directive was contained in a public service announcement aired on some radio stations in the state and circulated on social media on Thursday. The announcement was signed […]
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NANS reschedules protest against poor electricity supply in South-West
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone, has rescheduled the proposed mass protest against the worsening electricity supply across the region. The protest earlier slated for Thursday, March 19, 2026, has been moved to Tuesday, March 24, 2026. This was contained in a statement by the NANS Zone D Coordinator, Comrade Josiah Adeyemo, […]
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Blackout worsens in Nigeria as GenCos shutdown gas plants over debt
Power outage has worsened in Nigeria as power generation companies (GenCos) have shut down operations in the face of a growing debt burden amounting to about N6.8 trillion. According to a report by Bloomberg, 16 of Nigeria’s 33 power plants were not supplying electricity as of Tuesday, citing data from the Nigeria Independent System Operator, […]
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Malami: I have no regrets over my actions as minister
Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, says he has no regrets over his actions while in office. The former minister spoke in an interview shortly after his release from prison custody. Malami, his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, are facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, preferred […]
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Eid-el-Fitr: Osun offers free train rides for indigenes from Lagos
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will operate a free train service for indigenes of Osun state as part of arrangements for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. A statement on Wednesday by Calistus Unyimadu, NRC public relations officer, said the initiative, tagged “Imole special train”, is in partnership with the Osun government. Unyimadu said the train […]
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Betty Akeredolu joins LP in Imo state, declares senatorial ambition
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, former first lady of Ondo state, says she has joined the Labour Party (LP) in Imo state. In a Facebook post shared on Tuesday, Anyanwu-Akeredolu said she attended the national executive council (NEC) and stakeholders meeting of the party in Abuja, the nation’s capital, after joining the LP in Imo state. She said the meeting, […]
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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday
Saudi Arabia has declared Friday as Eid-ul-Fitr following the non-sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal. Authorities in the Kingdom confirmed that the moon was not sighted, indicating that Ramadan will last 30 days this year. With the development, Muslims in the Kingdom will observe the full 30 days of fasting before […]
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IGP Disu presents cheques to families of fallen police officers
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has presented cheques totalling ₦2.4 billion to 1,075 families of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The disbursements cover policy years 2018/2019 to 2025/2026, including long-outstanding insurance […]
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Maiduguri bombings: Military chiefs arrive in Borno after Tinubu’s directive
Olufemi Oloyede, chief of defence staff (CDS), and Waidu Shaibu, the chief of army staff (CoAS) have arrived in Maiduguri following the multiple explosion that rocked the city on Monday night. Their arrival comes nearly 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu directed security chiefs to relocate to the Borno state capital after the suspected suicide bombing killed […]
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Gunmen kidnap four cocoa farmers in Oyo
Gunmen numbering six on Wednesday kidnapped four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria gathered that some of the kidnapped victims were at the institute for a familiarisation visit. A cocoa farmer who managed to flee the scene recounted that the gunmen […]
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Labour Party fixes May 23 for 2027 presidential primary
The Labour Party has fixed Saturday, May 23, as the date for its presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general election. The decision was taken at the party’s national executive council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in attendance to observe proceedings. A statement issued […]
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ICPC: El-Rufai in lawful custody — initial remand order extended by 14 days
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, remains in lawful custody over allegations of money laundering and abuse of office. In a statement on Tuesday, John Okor Odey, ICPC spokesperson, said on March 5, the magistrate court extended the initial remand order for el-Rufai by another 14 […]
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Hardship: Labour pushes N154,000 minimum wage
The letter was jointly signed by the National Chairman of JNPSNC, Benjamin Anthony, and the National Secretary, Olowoyo Gbenga. The JNPSNC premised its demand on the outcome of an exhaustive meeting of the council held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the AUPCTRE National Secretariat, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. The letter read, […]
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Explosions: IGP visits Maiduguri, survivors
The visit occurred hours after President Bola Tinubu ordered service chiefs to move to Borno State to check the worsening attacks by terrorists in the state. During his visit, Mr Disu assessed the Monday Market bombing site in Maiduguri. The IGP also proceeded to the Borno State Government House and the State Police Command Headquarters to review […]
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CAF Strips Senegal Of 2025 AFCON Title, Crowns Morocco Champions
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title they won in January and declared Morocco champions. Several Senegalese players had temporarily left the pitch late in the match in protest at a refereeing decision. CAF in a statement on Tuesday said “the Senegal national team is […]
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BREAKING: Tinubu asks political appointees seeking elective offices to resign before March 31
President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. Those affected include ministers, ministers of state, special advisers to the president, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, directors-general, and chief executive […]
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FG Declares March 19 & 20 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the government, congratulating Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. He urged Muslims to […]
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Eid-el-fitr: Sultan urges Muslims to look out for new moon
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Saad Abubakar, has called on the Muslims in the Country to start looking for the new moon of Shawwal tomorrow, Wednesday, the 29th of Ramadan 1447AH, equivalent to the 18th of March 2026. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, […]
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Obasanjo, Shettima, Jonathan present as Soludo is sworn in for second term
Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra State, has been sworn in for a second term. Onyekachukwu Ibezim also took the oath of office for a fresh tenure as deputy governor. Soludo secured victory in the November 2025 governorship election, which was conducted across 5,718 polling units in Anambra state. The incumbent polled 422,664 votes to defeat his closest […]
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NBA slams judge for ordering Sowore’s lawyer to kneel in court
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned an alleged courtroom incident involving Justice Mohammed Umar, calling the reported directive to a lawyer to kneel inconsistent with judicial standards and the dignity of the legal profession. A Channels Television report indicated that the incident occurred during proceedings in a case involving Sowore, who the Department of State […]
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FG unveils ‘fly now, pay later’ credit scheme for domestic flights
The Federal Government has introduced a new consumer credit product, “Fly Now, Pay Later,” to make domestic air travel more accessible to Nigerians. The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation announced on its X handle on Tuesday that the initiative would allow eligible customers to book local flights and repay the cost over time through structured financing. […]
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Presidency debunks fake Trump tweet criticising Tinubu over Borno attacks
The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed as fake a viral screenshot purporting to show a tweet from United States President Donald Trump criticising President Bola Tinubu’s handling of security, particularly in relation to ongoing terrorist threats in the North-East. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, took to X on […]
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Terror attacks: Tinubu directs security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri
President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State capital, and take charge of the security situation amidst the recent terror attacks. The president also vowed that his administration would continue to intensify efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, President Tinubu […]
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Zulum condemns maiduguri mosque blast, urges vigilance
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has strongly condemned the explosion that struck a mosque in the Gamboru Market area of Maiduguri on Wednesday evening during Maghrib prayers. The governor described the incident as “utterly condemnable, barbaric, and inhumane,” noting that the attack, suspected to be a suicide bombing, desecrated a sacred place of worship […]
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Tinubu Departs Abuja Tuesday For Historic U.K. State Visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for a state visit to the United Kingdom, accepting an invitation from Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, will accompany the president for the official engagements scheduled during the visit, according to a statement released Monday by the […]
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