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Gunmen abduct JAMB candidates in Benue, police begin rescue
Gunmen have abducted passengers, including candidates of the ongoing Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination, along the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State. The victims were said to be travelling in a Benue Links bus from Makurdi to Otukpo when the vehicle was attacked on Wednesday night. A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due […]
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Edo ADC faction suspends Oyegun, Osunbor, others
A faction of the African Democratic Congress in Edo State has suspended a former governor of Edo State and national leader of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. Other Edo ADC leaders suspended were Senator Osareimen Osunbor, Senator Yisa Braimah, Senator Ehigie Uzamare, Hon. Nosa Ehima, Hon. Sylvester Ewanehi, Tony Alile, Jafaru Sumaila, Stella Alli, Igieogbe […]
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Yilwatda: PDP approved Wike’s appointment as minister in Tinubu’s cabinet
Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) approved Nyesom Wike’s appointment as a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Yilwatda spoke on Wednesday during a media chat in Abuja while responding to questions on Wike’s role as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister in the APC-led […]
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Hajj Commission warns against fake visa agents, says Saudi has closed issuance
The Hajj Commission has issued a strong public warning about fraudulent travel agents and fake social media accounts allegedly claiming to facilitate the procurement of Hajj visas, despite the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s official closure of visa issuance. According to the Commission, Saudi authorities shut the Hajj visa issuance process on 1st Shawwal 1447 AH […]
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PHOTOS: General, soldiers killed in Boko Haram war laid to rest
Late Brigadier General Omo Braimo, Captain Ismail and other gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty have been laid to rest. The burial was held at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State. Governor Umara Babagana Zulum, Minster of Defense, General Christopher Musa, Senator Ali Ndume, among others attended […]
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Flood to hit Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, Kebbi, 29 other states – FG
As the rain begins, the Federal Government, on Wednesday, released the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO), predicting floods to hit Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, Kebbi, and 29 other states. This was disclosed in a keynote address by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, at the AFO public presentation at the Presidential Banquet […]
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FG amends charge against Malami, removes terrorism financing allegation
The federal government has amended charges filed against Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), and his son Abdulaziz, removing the allegation bordering on terrorism financing. At the court session on Wednesday, Akinlolu Kehinde, counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), informed the court about the amendment and applied to substitute the former […]
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Amaechi to ADC: We need a viable candidate to unseat Tinubu — ethnicity, religion won’t help us
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has asked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to elect a viable presidential candidate capable of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.  Speaking at the ADC convention on Tuesday in Abuja, Amaechi urged party members to shun ethnic or religious considerations when choosing a presidential candidate, noting that such […]
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Benin, Togo, Niger owe Nigeria $9.55m electricity debt
Three West African countries of Benin, Togo, and Niger have collectively failed to pay Nigeria $9.55m for electricity supplied to them in the fourth quarter of 2025, The PUNCH has learnt. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Quarterly Report for the Fourth Quarter of 2025, the market operator issued a total invoice of $20.44m […]
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2027: Upsets as ADC dares INEC, concludes convention
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Tuesday successfully concluded its national convention in Abuja, with delegates overwhelmingly voting to amend the party’s constitution. Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, decision not to monitor the ADC congresses and national convention over a court ruling, the party went ahead to conduct congresses in states and hold its national […]
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BREAKING: Insecurity will stop after elections – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has attributed the rising insecurity in the country to the forthcoming election, saying there will be a change after the elections. Speaking at the official launch of the Nigerian Revenue Service Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Akpabio said President Bola Tinubu is performing so well, and those opposed to him […]
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Fela becomes first African inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, becoming the first Nigerian artist to receive the honour. Fela will be recognised in the “Early Influence” category alongside  American rapper Queen Latifah, Cuban legend Celia Cruz, rapper MC Lyte, and country rock pioneer Gram Parsons. The list of […]
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Anxiety over opposition’s future as ADC, PDP await Supreme Court ruling
The frontline opposition parties – the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) will today get a glimpse of their fates as the Supreme Court sits on appeals brought before it by Kabiru Turaki and David Mark-led National Working Committees against the rulings of the Court of Appeal, Abuja division. This is just as […]
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Diezani to UK court: I never took bribes — NNPC funded my London lifestyle
Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum resources, says she did not solicit or receive bribes, insisting that expenses incurred during her tenure were official and reimbursed by the Nigerian government. Testifying on Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London, Alison-Madueke said payments made on her behalf in the United Kingdom (UK) were tied to her […]
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FG begins payment of doctors arrears
Payment of long-awaited arrears arising from the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure review has commenced for members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors. The NARD’s Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr Abdulmajid Ibrahim, confirmed this in a letter to all members, sighted by our correspondent, adding that the arrears, covering between one and six months for […]
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Iyabo Obasanjo suspends Ogun governorship bid
Iyabo Obasanjo has suspended her aspiration to contest the Ogun state governorship election in 2027. The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo announced the development in a statement on Monday. She attributed her decision to the endorsement of Senator Solomon Adeola as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the election. “I […]
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NAF airstrike: We need answers, not condolences — Gumi
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi, has called for a Senate probe into recent military airstrikes, insisting that condolences are not enough following reported civilian casualties. Gumi, in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Sunday, questioned the conduct of military operations and demanded accountability. “Who are the pilots behind these bomb releases on innocent locals?” […]
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2027 tussle: S’Court hears ADC, PDP crisis suits Tuesday
The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Tuesday hear separate appeals arising from leadership disputes in two opposition parties, the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party. The appeal by embattled ADC National Chairman, David Mark, is slated for hearing alongside that of the Governor Seyi Makinde-backed factional leadership of the PDP, led by […]
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‘We are not safe’ – Experts warn of earthquake threat in Nigeria
The Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers has raised concerns over Nigeria’s susceptibility to earthquake-related damage, identifying major cities such as Lagos, Ibadan, Abeokuta, and Benin City as potentially at risk. A former president of the institution, Olushola Sanni, issued the warning, noting that a significant number of buildings across the country were constructed without adequate […]
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Electricity generation rose to 4,300MW from 3,951MW — FG
The Federal Government on Sunday announced that electricity generation increased from 3,951MW to 4,300MW between March 28 and April 10. The development was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Mr Bolaji Tunji. Tunji said the gradual rise in generation […]
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INEC denies copying press statement from presidential aide
The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied allegations that it copied a recent press statement from Dada Olusegun, a Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on New Media. The commission described reports suggesting otherwise as “fake, misleading, and a misrepresentation of facts.” The controversy followed INEC’s reposting of a press statement originally issued to debunk […]
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Over 30 feared dead as NAF airstrike hits Borno–Yobe border market
No fewer than 30 people are feared killed after a military airstrike struck a weekly market at Jilli village, located along the border between Borno State and Yobe State, on Saturday evening. ‎ The incident, which occurred at the popular Jilli Market between Gubio and Geidam areas of Yobe State, reportedly left traders and residents […]
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NDLEA arrests 93-year-old great grandpa, medical doctor for skunk, cocaine, trafficking
A 93-year-old great-grandpa, Pa Friday Ahukanna Chigbu, and a 69-year-old medical doctor, Dr. Chudi Daniel Ofomata, have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for trafficking skunk, a variety of cannabis, and cocaine, respectively. Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, both arrests top the list […]
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ADC announces date for inauguration of newly elected state executives
The African Democratic Congress has announced the date for the formal inauguration of its newly elected State Executives and state chairmen. The party said the inauguration will be held on May 12, 2026, or on a later date to be communicated by the National Working Committee. ADC on Saturday held state congresses in some states, […]
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