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Battle for Kano: Kwankwaso blows hot, Yusuf digs in
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, yesterday, made fresh appointments to consolidate his footholds in Kano ahead of the 2027 polls, as his estranged mentor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, vowed that the governor will regret leaving the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC. This happened on a day, the immediate past […]
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Naira redesign: Court sets June deadline to conclude Emefiele’s trial
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has fixed ten fresh hearing dates to conclude the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, who is facing charges related to the naira redesign, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The trial judge, Justice Maryann Anenih, set the dates on […]
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Police recover ‘400 laptops’, arrest six for ‘hacking telecoms firm to divert N7.7bn airtime’
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested six suspects for allegedly hacking into a telecommunication company in Nigeria to divert airtime and mobile data worth N7.7 billion. A statement on Wednesday by Benjamin Hundeyin, the force spokesperson, said the suspects allegedly gained unlawful access to the core systems of the telecommunication company. The […]
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Osun appoints new LG officials as council control row deepens
Osun State Local Government Service Commission, has announced the deployment of five Head of Local Government Administration to new duty posts, as the struggle for the control of council areas in the state deepened. A letter announcing movement of the affected local government career heads from their previous duty post to the ones, dated January […]
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University students must declare status or forfeit UTME registration — JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that candidates currently enrolled in tertiary institutions can register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry, but must disclose their matriculation status, warning that failure to do so could result in the forfeiture of both admissions. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by the […]
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Ex-minister Alison-Madueke denies bribery charges in UK trial
British prosecutors on Tuesday accused Diezani Alison-Madueke, the first woman president of OPEC, of enjoying a “life of luxury” from bribes taken when she was Nigeria’s oil minister. The 65-year-old, who sat in the dock at London’s Southwark Crown Court on the first day of her trial, is accused of multiple counts of bribery between […]
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Tinubu proposes 110 Court of Appeal justices
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a bill to amend the Court of Appeal Act, increasing the number of justices from 70 to 110, as part of reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s appellate justice system. The request was sent in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, […]
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Tinubu receives full honours at Turkish presidential palace stumbles briefly during reception in Türkiye
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday briefly stumbled during a ceremonial march-past organised for his reception at the parade ground in Türkiye. The incident occurred as the President joined the guard of honour, drawing momentary attention before the programme continued without disruption. A video posted on X by Turkish digital news platform Nefes Gazetesi shows Tinubu […]
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Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s request for transfer from Sokoto prison
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out an ex parte motion filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Justice James Omotosho struck out the motion after counsel from the Legal Aid Council handling the matter applied to withdraw from […]
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BREAKING: National grid collapses second time in four days
The national power grid crashed again on Tuesday, the second time in four days. The PUNCH reports that power generation dropped to just 39 megawatts at 11 a.m., down from 3,825 MW as of 10 a.m. Our team monitoring the situation reported that power generation had peaked at 4,762 MW as of 6 a.m. on […]
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Strike: Court decides today as FCT workers demand Wike’s removal
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja, has fixed today (Tuesday) for ruling on a suit filed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration against leaders of the Joint Union Action Committee. Justice E.D. Subilim adjourned the matter after hearing arguments from counsel for the parties. The claimants […]
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Workers reject sachet alcohol ban, plan nationwide protest
Employees of companies producing sachet alcohol, alongside some civil society organisations, have hinted at the possibility of a nationwide protest if the ban on sachet alcohol beverages and PET bottles below 200ml is not reversed. The employees made this known on Monday when they stormed the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and […]
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Atiku’s son picks APC card, says Tinubu’s re-election unstoppable
Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, declaring that no political party can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Abba, who first announced his defection to the APC on January 15, picked up his APC membership card at Gwadabwa Ward in […]
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Alaafin, Soun absent as Makinde kicks off Oyo 50th anniversary
Two prominent traditional rulers in Oyo State—the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Olaoye Ghandi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade—were conspicuously absent as Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the 50th anniversary of the state on Monday. Family members of former governors, traditional and religious leaders, top government functionaries, and political stakeholders gathered at the International […]
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Kano Projects Up To 700,000 Births In 2026
The Kano State Government has announced that the state is set to witness between an estimated 600,000 and 700,000 new births in 2026, a development it said could place additional strain on the State’s healthcare system. The projection was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, […]
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Why reinstated Osun LG executives remain in office — ALGON Chairman
Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, in Osun State, Abiodun Idowu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has explained why reinstated local government council executives have remained in office despite the statutory expiration of their tenure on October 22, 2025. Idowu on Sunday said the continued stay of the officials was […]
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DisCos reject FG’s free meter plan
Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid meters must be free for all categories of customers. Operators, who spoke with our correspondent anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the minister made only a political statement without considering the input of other […]
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2027: Tinubu enjoys majority support despite dissenting voices — Dogara
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu, insisting that minority voices continue to be heard despite political alignments and discussions over rotational presidency. Speaking on Channels’ Sunday Politics in Abuja on Sunday, Dogara highlighted both the administration’s achievements and the need for inclusivity in national governance. […]
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Igboho removed from wanted list after monarchs’ intervention – Spokesman
Olayomi Koiki, spokesman for embattled Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, says all arrangements have been concluded for his principal’s return to Nigeria after prominent monarchs persuaded President Bola Tinubu to remove Igboho’s name from the list of wanted persons. According to Koiki, the traditional rulers who intervened include the Olubadan […]
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No presidential ticket for Kwankwaso in 2027, Keyamo declares
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that the former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has “boxed himself into one of the tightest corners in his political career” over what he described as his refusal or indecision to accept an earlier political olive branch from the All Progressives Congress. Keyamo, who […]
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Tinubu heads to Türkiye for state visit Monday
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed on Sunday titled ‘President Tinubu to undertake state visit to Türkiye.’ “The visit is aimed at strengthening the existing cordial […]
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ATM: CBN to introduce fresh debit card rules
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to introduce a new regulatory framework aimed at easing debit card issuance and Automated Teller Machine operations across the country’s banking sector. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, through his Special Adviser, Fatai Karim, made this announcement at an event at the weekend. He said the move was […]
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JOHESU: FG reaffirms commitment to salary structure review
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviewing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Joint Health Sector Unions. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare made this known in a statement issued on Saturday night in Abuja by its Director of Information […]
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2026 UTME: JAMB scraps special privileges for albino candidates over malpractices
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has scrapped special concessions and registration procedures previously granted to candidates with albinism for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, citing abuse of the privilege to perpetrate examination malpractice. The Board also warned faith-based tertiary institutions to clearly declare their religious status at the point of admission, saying it […]
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Shettima returns after international economic mission in Davos, Guinea
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, asserting that Nigeria has “reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy conversations.” Shettima arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi […]
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Makinde: PDP alive, will shock critics
The meeting attracted PDP leaders and political office holders across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti states. National Secretary of the PDP, Taofeek Arapaja; Chairman of the South-West, Kamorudeen Ajisafe; Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Ogundoyin; former Osun State governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola; former governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, […]
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APC leaders push for Rivers Assembly takeover
The Leaders of the All Progressives Congress have called on the National Assembly to assume legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly to restore constitutional order in the state. The APC Leaders Forum described the impeachment attempt against the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as baseless, warning that the move is politically motivated and […]
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I’m not for sale, Kwankwaso declares after Kano gov’s exit from NNPP
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has reaffirmed his commitment to his political ideals, declaring that he would not compromise his principles for personal gain. His remarks came amid a report that Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, alongside several local government chairmen, some members […]
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