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BREAKING: INEC declares Soludo winner of Anambra Gov poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Chukwuma Soludo winner of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. According to the electoral umpire, Soludo, candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 422,664 to defeat his closest rival, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who scored 99,445.  The candidate of the […]
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Oyebanji swears in 10 permanent secretaries
• Reaffirms Commitment To Merit-based Appointments Into Critical Positions Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday swore in 10 newly appointed permanent secretaries in the State Civil Service, urging them to discharge their duties effectively, including maintaining the tempo of development in the state. Speaking at the event, Oyebanji urged the new permanent secretaries to work […]
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NAFDAC raids warehouse, arrests two over altered expiry dates in Plateau
Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have raided a warehouse in the Apata community of Jos, Plateau State, over product expiry date alteration, leading to the arrest of two suspects. The raid, carried out between Friday and Saturday, was part of NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and […]
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Okonjo-Iweala disowns viral post criticising Tinubu over insecurity
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has disowned a viral social media post falsely attributed to her, which criticised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of insecurity. The post, titled “Trump didn’t ‘hit’ us – our leaders did,” claimed that Okonjo-Iweala accused Nigerian leaders of prioritising rhetoric over decisive action against banditry and insurgency. […]
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Tinubu receives Sierra Leone’s President Bio
President Bola Tinubu on Friday evening received President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although details of the meeting were not disclosed, it was believed to have focused on regional peace, security, and economic integration within West Africa. President Bio, who currently chairs the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS), succeeded […]
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Anambra 2025: INEC distributes sensitive material to 21 LGAs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed sensitive electoral materials to the 21 Local Government Areas in Anambra for Saturday’s governorship election. Dr Elizabeth Agwu, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, said this while distributing the materials on Thursday at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) premises in Awka. “We have inspected the sensitive […]
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Abia gov raises corps members’ allowance to ₦50,000
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved an increase in monthly allowances for members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in the state, raising the payment “from ₦4,000 to as much as ₦50,000.” The new allowance structure provides a ₦20,000 base allowance for all corps members serving in Abia. Plus this ₦20,000, those […]
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BREAKING: Kanu bows to court order, begins defence in terrorism trial
Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu has finally complied with the directive of the Federal High Court in Abuja to open his defence in the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Kanu, who has long resisted proceeding with his defence, began filing his defence documents on Friday inside the courtroom, in line with an […]
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FG commits to N50m grant for innovative students
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the N50 million venture capital grant for outstanding students in Nigerian tertiary institutions is still on course. Particularly, it explained that the process of identifying and selecting qualified students had commenced across institutions, emphasising that the initiative would enable universities to highlight the ingenuity and problem-solving abilities of their […]
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US Congress proposes visa bans, asset freezes against Miyetti Allah
A new bill introduced in the United States Congress aims to impose targeted sanctions on the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, citing alleged severe violations of religious freedom against Christians in Nigeria. The proposed measures include visa bans and asset freezes for individuals associated with these groups. […]
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FG rolls out new plans to tackle food shortage
The Federal Government has unveiled new agricultural reforms aimed at ending hunger, boosting food production, and reducing post-harvest losses estimated at over $10bn annually, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security and national prosperity. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, and the Minister of State, Senator […]
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‘We’ll defeat terrorism,’ Tinubu reassures Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating terrorism and building stronger ties with Nigeria’s international partners. “We are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism,” the President said before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) began its closed-door session on Thursday. The meeting, held […]
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Air chief pledges to protect civilians in military operation
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has pledged that the Nigerian Air Force will prioritise the safety of civilians and avoid collateral damage during its operations. Aneke made the commitment on Thursday during his maiden meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding and other senior officers at the NAF Headquarters in […]
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Immigration Service Begins Nationwide Campaign Against Smuggling of Migrants
The Nigeria Immigration Service has launched a nationwide campaign against the smuggling of migrants across the country. The NIS, says the campaign aims to raise public awareness on the dangers of migrant smuggling and promote safe and orderly migration. According to a statement signed by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Akinlabi ACI, the exercise will […]
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Nigeria to Launch New National Railway Roadmap
The federal government is set to unveil a new National Railway Development Roadmap to connect all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this in Abuja during the seventh National Transport Conference of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration. […]
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FG Blasts Foreign Lobbyists Over ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims
The Federal Government on Wednesday accused foreign lob­byists of fueling the narrative of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mo­hammed Idris, stated this at a press conference in Abuja. Idris said the government’s findings point to a network of ex­ternal actors, particularly in the United States, deliberately pro­moting divisive […]
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Ministers defend Nigeria against Trump’s targeted killings claim
Ministers and a cross-section of Nigerians rose in defence of the country against the allegation of targeted killings of Christians made by the United States President Donald Trump. Different ministers took to different fora to highlight ongoing efforts to tackle terrorism, which they stressed affects all faiths. Ministers Mohammed Idris (Information and National Orientation) and […]
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PDP Crisis: Factional chairman ‘cancels’ proposed Ibadan convention
The factional acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdulrahman Muhammed, has cancelled the party’s elective national convention scheduled for 15 November. Mr Muhammed, who belongs to the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, announced this on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the party’s national leadership, […]
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FG open to refinery sale if partners emerge – Official
The Federal Government has expressed readiness to sell off Nigeria’s state-owned refineries as part of ongoing reforms to attract fresh investment, enhance efficiency, and foster competition in the nation’s petroleum downstream oil sector. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed this during an interview with Bloomberg TV anchor Joumanna Bercetche on […]
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Trump’s threats: FG engages diplomats, rallies military commanders
The Federal Government on Wednesday held a meeting with members of the diplomatic corps in Abuja, where it addressed the allegations of religious persecution in Nigeria and also rejected the United States’ designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern, insisting that the country didn’t target any group on the basis of faith. Speaking […]
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Army short service recruitment closes in one week
The Nigerian Army has announced that applications for the Short Service Combatant Course 49/2026 will close in one week, with the deadline fixed for midnight on Wednesday, 12 November. The application portal, which opened on 9 October, has received tens of thousands of entries. According to Colonel Aminu Bello, acting director of army public relations, […]
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FG rejects religious persecution claims, urges global cooperation on peace
The Federal Government has rejected claims of religious persecution, emphasising that its national legal framework contains no offence of blasphemy. It noted that public-order laws are religion-neutral, protecting all communities equally. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Ahmed, who spoke at the briefing of the members of the diplomatic corps on […]
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FG hands over 100 two-bedroom homes to widows in Kaduna 
The Federal Government has handed over 100 energy-efficient two-bedroom homes with urban farming spaces to widows in Rigachikun, Kaduna State, under the Family Homes Funds Limited Social Housing Programme. In a statement posted by The Presidency on X on Wednesday titled “Delivering Renewed Hope, One Home at a Time,” the Presidency said the project reflects […]
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Immigration Service to Introduce Emergency Passport for Diaspora Nigerians
The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced a new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for Nigerians abroad who lose or misplace their passports Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, announced this at the joint migration meeting of the Khartoum, Rabat, and Niamey Processes in Abuja, co-hosted by Nigeria and France. According to Nandap, STEP will replace the […]
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