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Senate rejects 10-year jail term for PVC traders, amends electoral timelines
The Senate has rejected a proposed 10-year jail term for buyers and sellers of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), opting instead to retain a two-year imprisonment term while increasing the fine from ₦2 million to ₦5 million under Clause 22 of the Electoral Amendment Bill. The decision was made during clause-by-clause consideration of the bill, during […]
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Tinubu orders deployment of army battalion to Kwara after deadly Kaiama attack
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly overnight attack on Worro community by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The directive, which also includes the appointment of a field commander and the immediate commencement of a military operation tagged Operation Savanna […]
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NAFDAC disowns purported recruitment press release
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disowned a purported press release circulating on social media announcing a planned recruitment exercise, describing it as fake and not issued by the agency. The Director General (DG) of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, in a statement on Wednesday, warned members of the public against […]
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INEC finalises 2027 election timetable
 Despite the seeming delay in the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured of its readiness for the 2027 general election. Accordingly, the Commission said it has finalised work on the election timetable and schedule of activities. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed […]
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Osun-Osogbo festival: Traditionalists ask INEC to reschedule Osun gov poll
The leadership of the Traditional Religion Worshippers Association of Osun State has demanded a shift in the date fixed for the next governorship election in the state. The traditionalists said the election should be rescheduled because the date, as currently fixed, would clash with the annual Osun-Osogbo Cultural Festival. The association, in a letter addressed […]
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Electricity subsidy: FG to deduct N3.6tn from Federation Account
The Federal Government has proposed a N3.6tn deduction from the Federation Account to fund electricity subsidies in 2026, 2027, and 2028, a move designed to distribute the financial burden across federal, state, and local governments. The move represents a decisive step by the Federal Government to confront the rapidly mounting electricity subsidy debt, which has […]
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US sends ground troops to Nigeria
The United States has dispatched a “small team” of troops to Nigeria following recent joint security cooperation between the two countries. Dagvin Anderson, the general in charge of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), spoke of the development in a press briefing on Tuesday. It is the first acknowledgement of US boots on the ground in Nigeria […]
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Councillors beat up LG chairman in Rivers
There was pandemonium in the Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday following a face-off between the chairman of the local government, Hon. Onengiyeofori George, and the leader of the council legislative assembly, Hon. Ibifiri. The cause of the face-off could not be found right at the time of filing this report. However, […]
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PDP crisis: Makinde, Wike fight dirty
IN a veiled response to the tirade of Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Monday, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, declared that expelled elements he described as “vagabonds” no longer have control over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Both Wike and Makinde were members of the G5 governors […]
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US gospel music icon Ron Kenoly dies at 81
Renowned American gospel singer, worship leader, and pastor Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, triggering an outpouring of tributes from Christian music communities and worship leaders across the world. Kenoly was globally celebrated for his powerful live worship recordings and his influential role […]
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BREAKING: Tinubu, VP Shettima Meet World Bank Delegation in Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, received a high-level delegation from the World Bank at the State House, Abuja. The delegation was led by the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Nigeria and the World Bank, with […]
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FG to councils: ‘No bank loans without clearance’
The federal government has warned state and local governments across the country not to take loans from banks or other financial institutions without first getting a Certificate of Proof of Compliance from the Fiscal Responsibility Commission. It said such borrowing is against the law and can attract serious legal action. This warning was directed especially […]
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Turaki commissions new Oyo PDP state secretariat
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday commissioned its newly built Oyo State Secretariat in Ibadan. The party’s National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, commissioned the secretariat. The secretariat, constructed and fully furnished by Governor Seyi Makinde, features offices and meeting rooms designed to support party administration and activities in the state. The facility was […]
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No private meeting between Atiku, Yari, aide clarifies
Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied holding a private meeting with a former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, at his Abuja residence. The clarification follows reports suggesting that the former vice president had hosted Yari, a member of the All Progressives Congress, at his home before travelling. Some media outlets described the interaction as a […]
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20 year-old reportedly kill father’s stepmother in Plateau
A 20-year-old, Ibrahim Mutari, has allegedly killed his father’s 70-year-old stepmother, Hauwa Abubakar, in Yanbula community of Jos North local government Area of Plateau State. The Nation reports that residents of the community and divisional police personnel from the Laranto Division converged on the deceased’s residence, adding that the suspect attacked the deceased around 3 pm. […]
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CBN Considers Single Regulatory Window To Unlock Fintech Growth
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is looking at regulatory reforms aimed at easing compliance burdens on fintech firms, supporting regional expansion, and deepening financial inclusion, as pressure mounts on operators grappling with rising costs and delayed approvals. In its 2025 Fintech Report, the apex bank disclosed plans to operationalise a Single Regulatory Window to […]
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NLC, TUC shelve planned protest, ask FCTA employees to resume work
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have directed members on the payroll of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to resume work immediately. The decision was reached following a meeting between the unions, Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and the Senate committee on FCT. The meeting commenced […]
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140 million Nigerians to be plunged into poverty in 2026 – Economist, Ngwu
Director of Public Sector Initiative, Lagos Business School, Franklin Ngwu, says at least 140 million Nigerians will be described as poor in 2026 despite the reform by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly the issue of foreign exchange floating. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Monday, Ngwu said unemployment is going […]
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PDP fixes national convention for March 28 in Abuja
The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed March 28 and March 29 for the party’s national convention in Abuja. The party made this known in a communique issued at the end of the 105th meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) on Monday night. The News Agency […]
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State govts now to share payment of electricity subsidy — FG
The State governments are now to bear the cost of the electricity subsidy, President Bola Tinubu has directed. Vanguard gathered that funding for payment of the subsidy will now come from the Power Assistance Consumers Fund, PCAF. PCAF is a government-backed financial pool designed to subsidise electricity bills for low-income and vulnerable households to ensure […]
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Bandits release kidnapped persons after collecting motorcycles as ransom
Bandits have released the remaining three residents of Olle-Bunu community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State who were abducted earlier this year, after collecting three motorcycles as additional ransom. The bandits released the victims on Saturday after days of negotiations with representatives of the community, according to a local community newspaper, Egbe Mekun […]
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Police urge NLC, TUC to reschedule Tuesday’s Abuja protest
The Federal Capital Territory  Police Command has advised the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to reschedule their planned protest billed for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, citing security concerns. On Sunday, the unions announced plans to hold a peaceful solidarity rally in Abuja on Tuesday, February 3. In a joint statement by the NLC […]
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ISWAP Terrorists Release Video Of Attack On Niger Air Force Base In Niamey, Repeatedly Chant “Allahu Akbar”
The Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) has released a video showing its fighters carrying out an audacious attack on the 101 Airbase of the Nigerien Air Force located within the Niamey international airport complex. In the video seen by SaharaReporters, dozens of Islamic State–Sahel fighters riding motorcycles were seen storming the facility and […]
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Why we introduced staff loan scheme in tertiary institutions — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has announced the introduction of a Staff Loan Scheme to improve the welfare of staff at tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This initiative is designed to provide accessible financial support to both academic and non-academic employees throughout the tertiary education system. The President made this announcement during the 45th convocation of Ahmadu Bello […]
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Boko Haram second-in-command Abu Khalid, 10 others killed in Borno raid
The Nigerian Army reports that troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded a major operational breakthrough with the neutralisation of a top Boko Haram/ISWAP leader, Abu Khalid, alongside 10 other terrorists during a coordinated night offensive in Borno State.   The force said Abu Khalid, identified as the […]
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Snake bite: FMC denies negligence in Abuja singer’s death
The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of a rising singer in the Federal Capital Territory, Ifunanya Nwagene, who died on Saturday after suffering a snake bite. The hospital stated that its medical personnel made concerted efforts to save her life but were unsuccessful. Nwagene, also known as Nanyah, was […]
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Reps c’ttee moves to clear audit reports backlog
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has resolved to tackle the longstanding backlog of federal audit reports, pledging to ensure the submission of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 audit reports by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation. The committee lamented that persistent delays in the audit process have continued to […]
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