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NCPC suspends Jerusalem pilgrimage after final batch’s return
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission has announced the successful conclusion of its 2025 main pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan, with the safe return of the final group of pilgrims to Nigeria. The last contingent of Christian pilgrims arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 4:00 am on Tuesday, marking the end of the […]
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Distillers protest FG’s crackdown on sachet alcohol
Employees of distilling companies have vowed to besiege the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control today (Wednesday) in protest as the Federal Government announced the nationwide crackdown on sachet alcohol beverages and PET bottles below 200ml. The planned protest was outlined in a notice obtained by our correspondent […]
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200-level UI medical student ‘commits suicide over low CA score’
Ifeoluwa Akinmade, a 200-level medical student at the University of Ibadan (UI), has reportedly died after consuming a harmful substance. The death was announced on Monday in a statement jointly signed by Folusho Olu-Adegbola and Babatunde Dauda, president and general secretary of the UI Medical Students Association (UIMSA). According to the statement, Akinmade died despite receiving urgent […]
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Dangote refinery increases ex-gantry petrol price by N100 to N874/litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its ex-gantry petrol price to N874 per litre. According to sources at the plant, the refinery raised the price of the product by N100, from N774 per litre to N874. The development comes as global oil prices continue to surge — with brent crude rising to as high as $79 per barrel — amid […]
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Phone-tapping: ICPC releases details of items recovered from El-Rufai’s house
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has disclosed a range of documents, electronic devices, and other items allegedly recovered from the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The agency disclosed this in its filings submitted at the FCT High Court in Abuja to counter a N1 billion fundamental […]
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Nigeria Issues Advisory to Citizen in Kuwait, Bahrain
The Federal Government has advised Nigerian nationals residing in Kuwait and Bahrain to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to safety guidelines issued by host authorities. In a circular dated March 1, 2026, the Embassy of Nigeria in Kuwait, which has concurrent accreditation to Bahrain, urged Nigerians in both countries to stay calm, monitor local news, […]
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JAMB commences 2026 direct entry registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially commenced the sale of application documents for the 2026 Direct Entry programme. In an announcement posted on its official X account, JAMB stated that the registration “commenced today, Monday, 2nd March 2026 and will end by Saturday, 25th April 2026.” The board emphasised that the entire process, […]
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NELFUND extends student loan portal deadline as demands soar
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has extended its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in nationwide interest generated by its ongoing awareness campaign. The extension comes after a reminder last week that the portal was set to close on February 27, 2026. In response to strong feedback from students and stakeholders, NELFUND announced additional […]
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INEC updates party guidelines to align with Electoral Act 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun a comprehensive review of its Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties as part of preparations for the 2027 general election. According to a statement on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, the review, convened under the leadership of Prof. Joash Amupitan in […]
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2027 polls won’t be 100% perfect, INEC chair warns
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it may not be able to achieve a 100 percent perfect election for now. Chairman of the Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, said this on Sunday during the Citizens’ Town Hall meeting on the Electoral Act held in Abuja. He also said he does not see the transmission issue […]
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Tinubu convenes Police Council today to confirm Disu
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider the appointment of Olatunji Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, The PUNCH has learnt. Two highly placed officials in the Presidency and the police establishment confirmed the scheduled meeting to our correspondent on Saturday. “The Police Council Meeting is on […]
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Lagos residents groan as tenants pay millions for substandard housing
Residents of Lagos are grappling with an unprecedented surge in house rents, as accommodation costs across the metropolis continue to rise sharply amid worsening living conditions. In several neighbourhoods, tenants now pay between N1.5 million and N2.5 million annually for single rooms and self-contained apartments, often without access to basic amenities such as potable water, […]
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Insurgents claim 176 abducted in Kwara, release video
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have released a video showing a large group of women and children allegedly abducted from Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, claiming that 176 persons are in captivity and accusing the Nigerian government of misrepresenting the figure. The one-minute, 17-second video, published by Sahara Reporters, shows dozens of female captives and […]
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Police beef up security in Adamawa ahead of Tinubu’s visit
The Adamawa State Police Command has beefed up security ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit on Monday to commission some major projects executed by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. In a press statement issued on Saturday by the spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, he stated that the security arrangement is to ensure that there is […]
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UK to replace paper visas with eVisas from February 25
The United Kingdom (UK) has announced a major shift in its visa system, confirming that from February 25, 2026, visitors who require a visa will receive only an electronic visa (eVisa). The announcement was made by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) in a post on X, stating that eligible travellers will instead be issued electronic […]
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‘Wike discovered me,’ Fubara dedicates award to FCT minister
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that his decision to embrace what critics describe as “weakness” was driven by the need for peace and survival, as he dedicated his Man of the Year award to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Speaking while receiving his award at the New Telegraph Award/Dinner […]
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Kwara governor to lead APC 137-member campaign council for FCT election
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Kwara state governor, will lead the 137-member national campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Federal Capital Territory area council election. In a statement on Friday, APC said Hope Uzodimma, Imo state governor, Mala Buni, Yobe state governor, and Mohammed Bago, Niger state governor, are to serve as co-chairmen for […]
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BREAKING: INEC fixes February 20, 2027 for presidential election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027, with governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls scheduled for March 6, 2027. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the election timetable at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. The announcement comes […]
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Police officers withdrawn from VIPs deployed in insecurity-prone communities, says FG
Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, says the Nigeria police force (NPF) has carried out a large-scale redeployment of officers previously assigned VIP protection duties. According to the minister, the operatives have been sent to communities in Kwara, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to carry out “core […]
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Ukraine identifies two Nigerians killed ‘fighting for Russia’
Ukraine says it has discovered the bodies of two Nigerians in its Luhansk region who were allegedly fighting on Russia’s side in the ongoing four-year war. In a statement on Thursday, Ukraine said military intelligence operatives made the discovery, identifying the two Nigerians as Hamzat Kazeen Kolawole, 42, and Mbah Stephen Udoka, 38. “Both served […]
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Workers lay siege to NAFDAC office over sachet alcohol ban enforcement
Members of the Food, Beverage, and Tobacco Senior Staff Association, FOBTOB, yesterday, staged a protest outside the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, demanding the suspension of the sachet alcohol ban. The protesting workers, largely from distiller companies affected by the ban, demanded the immediate release of products […]
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Fubara fires commissioners, Assembly awaits new list
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council and relieved all Special Advisers of their appointments. In addition, the governor has appointed a new Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Onwuka Nzeshi, while his former Chief Press Coordinator, Nelson Chukwudi, was relieved of his duties. No reason was provided for Chukwudi’s dismissal. The cabinet […]
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Senate: IReV is for publishing election results, not electronic voting
The Senate has clarified that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Result viewing portal (IReV) is not an electronic voting platform. Adeniyi Adegbonmire, chairman of the Senate ad hoc panel on the review of the 2026 electoral bill, spoke during an appearance on Arise News on Thursday. Adegbonmire also dismissed claims that lawmakers scrapped the […]
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PHOTOS: Shettima departs Abuja for AU summit in Ethiopia
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 African Union Summit. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday. He said the summit, themed “Assuring Sustainable […]
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Troops rescue eight abducted wedding guests in Kano
Troops of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued eight of the 10 persons abducted by suspected terrorists at a wedding venue on Wednesday, in Dabawa, Shanono Local Government Area, Kano State. A credible Army Headquarters source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that an unconfirmed number of gunmen, reportedly dressed in military […]
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BREAKING: Judge withdraws from EFCC case against ex-AGF Malami
Obiora Egwuatu, judge of a federal high court in Abuja, has withdrawn from presiding over two cases involving Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice. At the court session on Thursday, Egwuatu said he decided to withdraw from the cases for personal reasons and in the interest of justice.  The Economic […]
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NAHCON Welcomes Amb. Ismail Abba As New Chairman
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed its full support for the appointment of Ambassador Ismail Yusuf Abba as its new acting chairman. The announcement, made by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, followed the sudden resignation of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman on Monday, February 9, 2025. Ambassador Abba’s appointment is subject to confirmation […]
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Aso Villa set to disconnect from national grid
The Aso Presidential Villa in Abuja is on course to sever ties with the national grid by March 2026, as work on its solar power initiative reaches the final stage. State House Permanent Secretary, Temitope Fashedemi, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the 2026 budget proposal to the Senate Committee on Special Duties at the […]
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