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Maiduguri blasts: Northern Senators mourn victims, assure residents of Federal support

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The Northern Senators Forum has expressed shock and deep sorrow over the deadly bomb explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday evening, extending condolences to the government

JUST IN: Tinubu orders political appointees eyeing 2027 offices to resign by March 31

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political appointees in his administration seeking to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March

APC group pushes for renomination of Yilwatda as chair

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A group in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has canvassed for the renomination of the party’s National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda in this month’s national convention of the party. Convener

NCCE calls for collaboration, shared vision to advance teacher education

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The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), has emphasised the importance of collaboration and a shared vision in driving the advancement of teacher education across the country. She noted

Tinubu running his reforms with future generations in mind — Gbajabiamila

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Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is pursuing far-reaching reforms not as a politician seeking electoral advantage, but as

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Yobe police heighten security, urge vigilance ahead of Sallah

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The Yobe State Police Command has called for heightened vigilance across the state following the recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, as security agencies intensify preparations ahead of the forthcoming Sallah

LSSTFsecures federal donor to build new police stations in Lagos

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Lagos security infrastructure is set for a significant upgrade as the state’s Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has secured a federal donor to fully fund the construction of six new police

Lawan urges opposition to back Tinubu’s reforms

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Former Senate President and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Ahmad Lawan, has called on opposition parties to set aside partisan differences and support the reform agenda of President

Benin Queen, palace officials face possible removal after Peller’s unauthorised visit

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The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has warned of possible sanctions against a palace queen over the unauthorised entry of streamer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, into the Oba

Alleged ‘vote of no confidence’ in Senator Karimi false, misleading, says Report

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Investigations into claims that ward chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State passed a vote of no confidence in Senator Sunday

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2026: Oyebanji targets 500,000 votes in Ekiti gov poll

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The campaign council of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has set a target of 500,000 votes for the governor in the June 20, 2026 governorship poll. The Director-General of the

2027: How we will secure more votes for Tinubu – Oyo APC

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state said it is perfecting plans with local government leaders to ensure they secure more votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027

Defection rumour: Group backs Bala Mohammed, confirms ongoing high-level talks in Abuja

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A Bauchi-based political group, the Kaura Force Movement, has expressed solidarity with Bauchi State governor , Bala Mohammed who doubles as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors forum,

Shettima applauds Soludo’s nation-building role at second term inauguration

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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday lauded Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State for his contributions to nation building, declaring that the people of the state have renewed a “covenant

Security, tax, social welfare rank high as ADC unveils interim manifesto

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday unveiled key priorities in its emerging manifesto, with security reform, tax restructuring and social welfare ranking high in its interim policy framework. At

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Two men charged with cyber-stalking Moniepoint bank, to be arraigned April 27

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The Nigeria Police has filed a charge against two men – Adebayo Aliu and Fatuntele Lukmon Tunde – before the Federal High Court for allegedly cyber-stalking a digital financial institution,

Tinubu’s historic state visit to the UK – A unique opportunity to reset UK-Nigeria relations

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LONDON — As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu begins his historic state visit to the United Kingdom this week—the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years—he is not merely stepping

BREAKING: FG declares Thursday 19, Friday 20, as public holidays to mark Eld-Ul-Fitr

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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday 20, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Tinubu Media Force condoles victims of Borno attacks

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The Tinubu Media Force (TMF) has extended its heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the recent coordinated attacks in Borno State, describing the incidents as deeply tragic

2027: APC Kogi West endorses Tinubu, Karimi for second term

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi West Senatorial District has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Sunday Karimi for a second term in the 2027 presidential and

Man caught trying to allegedly lure child hawker with N1,000 for s3x

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A disturbing incident has sparked widespread outrage after a man was caught allegedly attempting to lure a young girl selling avocados with N1,000 for s3xual purposes. The incident, captured in

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Nigeria-UK bilateral relations hit £8.1b annually

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…UK firm launches £24m facility in Lagos Nigeria and the United Kingdom’s bilateral trade has reached an all-time high of £8.1 billion annually, The Nation learnt. This is as hundreds

DSS arrests suspected gunrunner, recover 832 rounds of live ammunition

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday arrested a suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo, at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State, The

Tinubu brokers £746m UK deal to revamp Apapa, Tin Can ports

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Nigeria has secured a £746 million financing deal backed by the United Kingdom to overhaul its two busiest seaports—Apapa and Tin Can Island—in what is set to become the most

Troops overpower terrorists in multiple failed attacks, inflict heavy casualties

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Ground troops, supported by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), have repelled coordinated attacks by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on multiple military locations in Borno State. The affected

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Military: ISWAP buries 20 fighters after unsuccessful attacks on locations

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The Nigerian military said the Islamic West Africa Province (ISWAP) buried no fewer than 20 of its fighters killed during failed attacks on military locations in Borno State. The spokesperson

BREAKING: Aduda storms APC national secretariat hours after dumping PDP

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Barely three hours after announcing his resignation from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Philip Aduda, has stormed the national secretariat of

Drama as 74-year-old woman gifts Soludo live fowl at second-term inauguration

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A 74-year-old woman, Madam Grace Okafor, on Tuesday, March 17, brought a live fowl as a gift to the inauguration ceremony of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in Awka. The Nation reports

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Alleged procurement fraud: Court awards N.5m cost against EFCC for delay Emefiele’s trial

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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama on Tuesday awarded a cost of N500,000 against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for causing delay in

Tinubu orders service chiefs to Maiduguri over fresh attacks

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the nation’s Service Chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri to take charge of the security situation in the state. The directive follows multiple bomb attacks