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NASS urges WAEC to tread carefully on CBT rollout
Lawmakers in the National Assembly have cautioned the West African Examinations Council to tread carefully in its planned introduction of Computer-Based Testing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, warning that any glitch in the 2026 rollout could jeopardise the future of millions of Nigerian students. WAEC had earlier given firm assurance that the […]
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CNG price hits N450/SCM as FG withdraws subsidies
Amid long queues and insufficient refilling stations, the cost of one standard cubic metre of Compressed Natural Gas has jumped from N230 to N450. Our correspondent gathered from retailers that the government reviewed the price recently to N450, reducing its subsidies. However, while trucks pay N450/SCM, car drivers and commercial drivers still enjoy some subsidies, […]
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Convention: Wike’s camp demands ignite fresh PDP feud
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, alongside the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and other leaders, have affirmed that the National Elective Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, will be held despite the conditions set by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike’s camp. Speaking on behalf of […]
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One Dead, Others Injured in Ikorodu Road Crash
Less than 24 hours after six lives were lost in a fatal accident along the Ibeju-Lekki Expressway, another tragedy occurred on Ikorodu Road yesterday, claiming one life and leaving several others injured. The crash happened at Idi-Iroko, inward Ogolonto, when a fully loaded commercial Mazda bus (LND 490 SD), trying to outmaneuver traffic from the […]
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Overwork: How RSUTH doctor slumped, died on duty
Nigerian doctors are mourning yet another avoidable tragedy. This time, the death of Dr. Oluwafemi Rotifa, a young resident doctor at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, RSUTH, who reportedly collapsed and died after a gruelling 72-hour call duty The late doctor, fondly called Femoski by colleagues, was a former President of the Port Harcourt University […]
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Minimum wage: States have no excuse not to pay beyond N70,000 — NECA
Following the rising cost of living in the country and its impact on the people, as well as the increase in Federal allocations to all tiers of government, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has said state governments had no excuse not to pay civil servants above the N70,000 minimum wage. Director General of NECA, […]
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Updated: FG, National Assembly Endorse WAEC’s Full Switch To CBT By 2026
The West African Examinations Council has reaffirmed its plan to migrate the West African Senior School Certificate Examination to a fully computer-based testing format by 2026. Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, gave the assurance on Tuesday during a sensitisation meeting with members of the National Assembly Committee on Education in Abuja. He […]
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Police Arrest Two Over Murder Of Commercial Motorcyclist In Osun
The Osun State Police Command has arrested two suspects, identified as Habeeb Adedayo and Akeem Fawas, in connection with the killing of a commercial motorcyclist in Iwo. The state police command spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects were apprehended in Ibafo, Ogun State, while attempting to sell the victim’s […]
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FG deliberately pushing lecturers to strike – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has warned Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible for an imminent shutdown of public universities, accusing it of deliberately pushing lecturers back to strike. ASUU’s Benin Zone, which comprises 10 universities, issued the warning on Monday at a press conference held at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta State. […]
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Ofili confirms Turkey switch

Ofili confirms Turkey switch

September 2, 2025

Nigeria sprinter, Favour Ofili, has confirmed she is switching allegiance to Turkey, bringing an end to her long-running feud with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. Reflecting on the move in a post via her Instagram page on Monday, Ofili said her decision followed months of reflection after a turbulent cycle in which she felt let […]
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2027: If you want to destroy PDP, bring Obi – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party risks self-destruction if it attempts to bring back former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, into its fold. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike said the PDP had not learned from past mistakes that cost it dearly […]
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Abuja-Kaduna rail tracks will be restored in 10 days, says minister
The minister for transportation, Sa’idu Ahmad Alkali, has assured Nigerians that the damaged portions of the Abuja-Kaduna tracks will be restored in the next 10 days. Some portions of the rail tracks and coaches were damaged last Tuesday when a Kaduna-bound train derailed at Asham Station. There were 618 passengers, comprising 583 passengers, 15 crew […]
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Tinubu hails VP Shettima at 59, praises loyalty, service to Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday, commending his dedication, loyalty, and service to the nation. In a message issued on Tuesday, President Tinubu described Shettima as a dependable partner in delivering the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting his courage, competence, and commitment to good governance. “Every day, as […]
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Strike threat: Resident doctors give FG 10-day ultimatum
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Monday issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and relevant agencies to meet its welfare demands, warning that its members would embark on a nationwide strike if nothing is done before the deadline. The doctors, in a communiqué signed by NARD President, Dr. Tope Osundara; General Secretary, […]
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Africa needs committed leaders — Obasanjo
ABEOKUTA — FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, declared that African countries stand the chance to benefit from quality transformational leadership. Obasanjo, who spoke during the visit of a fellow at the University of Navarra, Dr. Greg Mills, emphasised the importance of transformational leadership for the progress and development of the African continent. Mills, who was […]
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Power-hungry politicians seeking to remove Tinubu — Presidency
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has described those calling for the removal of President Bola Tinubu from office as “power-hungry politicians” who feel politically displaced. He spoke against the backdrop of comments made by former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, who stated that the President would not be […]
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Terrorism trial: FG may seek Ekpa’s repatriation after Finland six-year jail term
The Federal Government has hinted that it may seek the repatriation of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria following his six-year jail sentence in Finland for terrorism-related offences. The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on Monday sentenced the Nigerian-born Finnish to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes and other offences. The 40-year-old former municipal politician from […]
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Ondo bans illegal money collections in public schools
The Ondo State Government has prohibited the illegal collection of money in public secondary schools as preparations begin for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, announced the directive during a meeting with principals from the 18 local government areas and leaders of education unions. He commended principals […]
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Coronation Committee announces week-long activities to inaugurate new Olubadan
The Preparations for the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, have commenced with the inauguration of the Coronation Committee. The committee, chaired by Chief Bayo Oyero, held its first meeting on Monday with the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Demola Ojo, in attendance. The coronation is scheduled […]
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Union Bank Seals Merger with Titan Trust Bank
Union Bank of Nigeria has said it has completed its merger with Titan Trust Bank after securing final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The move comes three years after Titan Trust acquired Union Bank in 2022 and aligns with the push for Nigerian banks to strengthen their capital base ahead of the […]
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PDP To Begin Nomination Form Sale On Wednesday
One week after zoning its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set machinery in motion to consolidate its structures across the six geopolitical zones. The exercise, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 3, will be supervised by the Directorate of Finance at the PDP National Secretariat, located at Wadata Plaza, Abuja. […]
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Breaking: Finland Court Sentences Simon Ekpa To Prison
Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa,  has been sentenced to six years in prison by a district Court in Finland for terrorism-related crimes. The Finnish government announced the arrest of Ekpa along with four other individuals on allegations of engaging in terror-related activities, which include incitement to violence and financing terrorism. Finnish law enforcement has confirmed that Ekpa, […]
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BREAKING: FCT Head Of Service Adayilo Is Dead
The Head of Civil Service in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs Grace Adayilo, has reportedly died. Adayilo, an indigene of Abuja and the first to ever occupy the position in the FCT Administration, reportedly slumped and passed away in the early hours of Monday. The late civil service chief had attended a church service […]
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ONSA denies paying ransom to bandits, calls El-Rufai’s allegation baseless
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claims that the Federal Government is paying ransom or offering incentives to bandits. El-Rufai, who appeared on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, alleged that the government was giving money and food supplies to bandits. He criticised this approach, describing […]
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2027: I’ve done my maths, Tinubu will come third — El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, has intensified his criticism of the current administration, predicting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will finish third in the 2027 presidential election. El-Rufai, now a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, stated on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics that he had “done my maths” and concluded that […]
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NDLEA Arrests 75-Year-Old, Destroys 178,000kg Cannabis
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 75-year-old man, Uchelue Ikechukwu, and several others in nationwide raids that also led to the destruction of 178,000kg of cannabis on a large farm in Taraba State. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, Ikechukwu was caught with 26.7kg of skunk in Anambra, while six others […]
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[FULL LIST] Newly Elected Chairmen, Vice In Rivers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) won 20 out of the 23 local government areas in the Rivers State Local Government elections held on Saturday, 30 August. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in three local government areas. Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Dr. Michael Odey, announced the winners of the local government […]
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BREAKING: Former IGP Solomon Arase passes away in Abuja
Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has died in Abuja. He reportedly passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital on Sunday. Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. He retired from the Force in 2016 after a distinguished career. Following his retirement, he continued to play […]
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