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NCDC Charges Health Workers On Hygiene As Lassa Fever Spreads

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As Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention continues to coordinate the national response to Lassa fever, healthcare workers remain the country’s most critical line of defence.

Governor Otu Congratulates New Cross River APC Chairman, Etta

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Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu has described the just concluded State Congress of the All Progressives Congress in Cross River State as a symbol of unity, progress, and shared political direction within the party.

MDCN Suspends 3 Doctors Over Chimamanda’s Son’s Death

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The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has issued interim suspension orders against three doctors, after it established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct against them in the death of Master…

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Tinubu’s Fiscal Policies Keeping Nigeria Off Top Debtors List – Jimoh Ibrahim

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The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District and a business management strategist, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim has said Nigeria is not among the world’s most indebted nations, describing the country’s current fiscal outlook as evidence of…

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Romano Dismisses Claims Ronaldo Left Saudi Arabia for Madrid

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Reports suggesting that Cristiano Ronaldo has departed Saudi Arabia for Madrid are inaccurate, according to respected football journalist Fabrizio Romano. Taking to his official X account, Romano addressed the rumours directly, writing,…

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PDP Sets Up 12-Member Caretaker Committee in Adamawa

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The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has constituted a 12-member caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the party in Adamawa State following the resignation of the former state chairman, Hamza Bello,…

Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa Congratulates Lagos APC Executives, Welcomes Ojelabi’s Re-election

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Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated the newly-elected executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State Chapter, following the successful conduct of the party’s 2026…

Fintiri Submits Commissioner-Nominees to Replace Atiku’s Son, Two Others

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Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has submitted three names to the Adamawa State House of Assembly for appointment as commissioners, days after the resignation of the State Commissioner for Works & Energy Development, Adamu Atiku Abubakar. Abubakar…

Terrorists Will Find No Sanctuary Anywhere Within Nigeria – Army Chief

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The Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has issued a stern warning to terrorists and violent criminals, declaring that “they will find no sanctuary anywhere within Nigeria’s territory.” The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) assured that the Nigerian…

APC Re-Elects Kana-Zuru As Kebbi State Chairman

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State on Tuesday re-elected Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru as its State Chairman, returning him unopposed in what party leaders have hailed as the most peaceful and orderly congress in the party’s…

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Tinubu Nominates Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Anite-Uzoka.

Tinubu Receives Oyetola, Oyebamiji As Osun Election Draws Near

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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has met with Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the official launch of his 2026 campaign, expressing confidence in victory at the 15…

Ex-Deputy Governor Adeyemo Emerges Oyo APC Chairman

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The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has announced former Deputy Governor of the state, Moses Adeyemo, as its new chairman. Adeyemo was unanimously adopted as the consensus candidate at the party’s state congress held at…

UNICAL Suspends Nine Students Over Exams Malpractice, Forged Results

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The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended nine students for involvement in examination malpractice and submission of forged results, in a decisive move to uphold academic integrity. In a statement on Tuesday, the university…

DSS Detains 5 Over Security Breach By El-Rufai At Abuja Airport

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Five security officers have been detained following a joint investigation into the 12 February 2026 security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

Aiyedatiwa’s Aide Babatunde Becomes Ondo APC Chairman

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A consensus arrangement adopted by stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Tuesday saw the emergence of Hon. Kolawole Babatunde as the new State Chairman of the ruling party. Babatunde, a former member of the…

DSS Nabs Two Suspected Arms Couriers, Recovers RPGs Rescues Kidnap Victim

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two suspected arms couriers, seized two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads, an RPG launcher, and other items linked to bandits' networks in Gombe State

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APC Returns Ojelabi As Lagos State Party Chairman

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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Cornelius Ojelabi, has been re-elected for a second term in office.

PeacePro Calls For Reassessment Of Foreign Military Bases

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Africa’s pre-eminent peacebuilding organisation, the Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro), has called for a global reassessment of foreign military deployments, urging the United Nations and the wider international community to…

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APC Orders Swearing- In Of Elected Party Executive Committees

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has directed the immediate swearing-in of Ward, Local Government and State Executive Committee Members duly elected at the 2026 Congresses of the Party. According to a statement by the party’s National…

We Will Not Condone Crisis Merchants In Kaduna – Uba Sani

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Governor Uba Sani has declared that his administration has zero tolerance for individuals or groups seeking to breach peace and security in Kaduna State, describing the polity as diverse and delicate.

NRC Increases Abuja–Kaduna Train Trips

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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has increased the frequency of trips on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service, signaling a steady recovery on the strategic corridor after years of operational setbacks. The revised timetable, which takes…

NAFDAC, NOA Release Survey On Dangers Of Alcohol In Sachet, Pet Bottles

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency, is raising urgent concern over the growing crisis of underage drinking in Nigeria.

Ronaldo Jets Out of Saudi Arabia As US-Iran Conflict Escalates

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With military exchanges across the Middle East entering a fourth straight day, Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly exited Saudi Arabia, travelling overnight to Spain as security concerns deepen. Flight tracking data shows…

OPEC+ Alliance Agree To Gradual Oil Production Increase

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Eight major members of the OPEC+ alliance have agreed to gradually increase oil production from April, citing steady global economic conditions and what they described as “healthy market fundamentals”.

Cashless Policy: FAAN Introduces Four Approved Digital Payment Channels At Airports

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has fully activated its cashless access policy across airports nationwide, prohibiting cash payments at toll gates, car parks and executive lounges under its “Operation Go Cashless” drive.…

Fubara Submits 9 Commissioner Nominees To Rivers Assembly

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara has forwarded a list of nine nominees to the Rivers State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as commissioners.

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BTO Structure Remains Ondo’s Most Active Political Movement – DG BTO for PBAT 2027

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The Director-General of BTO for PBAT 2027 in Ondo State, Adesuyi Adojutelegan, has declared that the BTO Structure remains the most active, coordinated, and result-driven political movement in the state, strategically mobilising support…

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‘Resign If You Want To Contest Elective Positions’, Okpebholo Tells Appointees

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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has directed all public servants, political appointees, and government functionaries to resign on or before March 1 if they intend to contest any elective position in the upcoming 2026 elections. The…

Iran Strikes US Embassy in Saudi Arabia

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Smoke and flames rose over Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter on Tuesday after Iranian drones struck the United States embassy, intensifying a widening conflict across the Gulf region. Saudi Arabia’s ministry of defence said two drones hit the…