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Tinubu reappoints Buba Marwa as NDLEA chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. Marwa was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, after serving as Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse from 2018 to […]
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Experts knock FG for reversing mother-tongue policy in schools
Educationists and language advocates have faulted the Federal Government’s decision to reverse the 2022 National Language Policy, describing it as a setback to education development, national identity, and cultural preservation. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, had on Wednesday announced that English would now serve as the sole language of instruction in Nigerian schools, […]
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Soldiers kill nine terrorists, rescue 74 corpers in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised nine terrorists at Yanaga Ari in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State, while successfully rescuing 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps from Boko Haram/ISWAP abductors along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in the Biu Local Government Area. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, […]
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Former Senate President Saraki writes off PDP convention
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to set up a national caretaker committee instead of organising a controversial National Convention that will compound the division in the party. He said the proposed caretaker committee should instantly embark on reconciliation and unite the platform. But Chairman of PDP Board of Trustees […]
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Reps seek suspension of WAEC CBT exams until 2030
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council to suspend the planned introduction of Computer-Based Testing for the 2026 school examinations. The lawmakers’ directive followed concerns that most schools, especially in rural areas, lack the infrastructure and manpower to support a full CBT transition. WAEC, with […]
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ASUU fumes over FG’s selective implementation of agreements, issues warning
Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has lamented what it termed selective implementation of its agreement with the Federal Government. The union made the remark in a statement issued by its President, Professor Christopher Piwuna at the end of its National Executive Council, NEC meeting held at the Taraba State University, Jalingo. While expressing worries […]
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PDP confirms elective convention to be held in Ibadan
Adamawa State governor and Chairman, Convention Planning Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmadu Fintiri, has stated that the party is heading to Ibadan for the elective convention slated for Ibadan. Fintiri disclosed this in a brief interview with journalists on Thursday night. The meeting, which was held at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, […]
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Omisore obtains N50m Osun governorship form
Former Deputy Governor of Osun State and immediate past National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has become the first governorship aspirant to pick the APC’s N50m Nomination and Expression of Interest forms ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. The development, confirmed in a phone chat with news correspondents […]
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Senate Considers Ban on Underage Military Recruitment
The Senate is moving to stop the enlistment of anyone under 18 years old into Nigeria’s Armed Forces. The proposal is part of a new bill to repeal and reenact the Armed Forces Act, aligning military recruitment with the Child’s Rights Act and international laws that protect minors from combat involvement. Sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz […]
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Reps Call for Halt on 2026 WAEC CBT Exams Over School Readiness
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend plans for computer-based testing (CBT) in the 2026 school exams, citing poor infrastructure and lack of manpower in many schools. The call follows a motion by Rep. Kelechi Wogu, warning that moving ahead with CBT […]
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Wike Reaffirms Rule of Law, Promises Respect for All Institutions
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to the rule of law and promised to respect all government institutions, including the military. Wike spoke to journalists in Abuja following a clash between FCTA officials and military personnel during enforcement of land regulations. He said the confrontation began after FCTA staff […]
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N’Assembly officials jailed for N4.8m job scam
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has secured the conviction of two officials of the National Assembly, Mustapha Mohammed and Tijjani Goni, for their involvement in a N4.8m job scam. According to the ICPC, Justice B.M. Bassi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja found the duo guilty of defrauding […]
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FG suspends 15% import duty on petrol and diesel
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has stated that the proposed implementation of the 15 per cent of valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit and Diesel is no longer in view. According to a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday, the Director, Public Affairs Department, NMDPRA, George Ene-Ita, said, […]
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OHCSF expresses worry over abduction of civil servants in Kogi
Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has received with deep concern the distressing news of the abduction of some civil servants around Kabba in Kogi State while travelling to Abuja to participate in the ongoing Computer-Based Test (CBT) promotion examinations conducted by the Federal Civil Service Commission. The Head […]
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House to Probe ₦20tn in Abandoned Federal Properties
The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate abandoned federal government–owned properties and buildings nationwide, reportedly valued at over ₦20 trillion. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda (PDP, Rivers) during Wednesday’s plenary. Chinda cited a 2021 […]
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Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.15 Trillion Domestic Borrowing Request
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to raise N1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to cover the unfunded portion of the 2025 budget deficit. The approval followed adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt during plenary on Wednesday. The committee noted that the 2025 Appropriation Act […]
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Tinubu to editors: Use criticism to build, not destroy Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerian editors to use criticism to build the country and not destroy it. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday during the annual conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) at the State House banquet in Abuja, the nation’s capital, with the theme “Democratic governance and national cohesion: The role of editors”. […]
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FG adopts English for child education, scraps mother tongue policy
The federal government has cancelled the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools. Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, spoke at the 2025 Language in Education International Conference organised by the British Council in Abuja on Wednesday. In 2022, the federal government approved a national language policy […]
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PDP: Court extends order permitting national convention till Friday
AN Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has again extended its interim order restraining any interference with the planned National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, scheduled for November 15 and 16, in Ibadan. The extension will remain in force until Friday, when the substantive case comes up for further hearing. In his […]
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Adeleke presents N705.7bn 2026 budget before Osun Assembly
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, presented a budget proposal of N705.794 billion for the 2026 fiscal year before the Osun State House of Assembly. Tagged the “Budget of Economic Transformation,” Adeleke described the appropriation bill as a visionary roadmap to the state’s collective future, a blueprint for sustainable growth, and a declaration of his […]
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InfoGiant 97.1 FM Opens Its Platforms for Business and Brand Advertisers
In a move to strengthen business visibility and support local enterprises, InfoGiant 97.1 FM is now inviting individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations to showcase their products and services across the station’s fast-growing platforms. From On-air mentions to featured spots on our official website and Facebook page, brands now have the opportunity to reach thousands of listeners […]
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Senate Rejects NNPCL Explanation on Missing ₦210 Trillion, Summons CEO
The Senate has rejected the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) written explanation over unaccounted funds totaling ₦210 trillion between 2017 and 2023. The company failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Monday, despite being invited to answer 19 audit queries from the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation.Committee Chairman […]
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Only 44% of social benefits reach poor Nigerians –W’Bank
Despite billions of naira spent yearly to cushion hardship, a new World Bank report says Nigeria’s social safety-net programmes are failing to reach those who need them the most. In the new report titled “The State of Social Safety Nets in Nigeria”, obtained on Tuesday, the bank revealed that only 44 per cent of total […]
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Ex-Abia Gov. Orji Kalu Backs Trump’s Military Action Against Terrorists
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has defended recent comments by U.S President Donald Trump, insisting that the American leader did not lie about Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking to Journalists in the National Assembly, Kalu said Trump’s remarks reflect the grim reality of ongoing attacks on Nigerians across religious […]
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Wike’s clash with military officer, threat to national security — Buratai
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has warned that the confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a Nigerian Navy officer in Abuja represents “a clear and present danger to national security” and called for urgent corrective action. Buratai, in a statement on his […]
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Again, Abuja court stops PDP national convention
A Federal High Court in Abuja has again stopped the Peoples Democratic Party from proceeding with its planned national convention scheduled to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, between November 15 and 16. The court also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission from supervising, monitoring, or recognising any outcome from the planned convention where national […]
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Pensioners give FG deadline, plan naked protest Nov 24
The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has threatened a nationwide naked protest on November 24, if government fails to pay their outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances. The coalition’s National Chairman, Mr Mukaila Ogunbote, announced this while briefing newsmen in Lagos, yesterday. Ogunbote, who is also the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NIPOST […]
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Tinubu must show determination to flush out Boko Haram sympathisers from military —Professor Akinyemi
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has said for the present administration to succeed in its war against insurgents and bandits, it must show determination to weed out terrorists’ sympathisers in the military. He made the declaration on Tuesday while speaking on Arise TV live programme, Morning Show. The former Minister alleged that […]
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