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Tinubu visits Kebbi to inaugurate projects, headline 2026 Argungu fishing festival

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Nasir Idris. A statement on Friday by his

Team New Nigeria to unveil 2027 strategy as registration challenges persist

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The Team New Nigeria (TNN) has announced that its National Consultation Committee will submit a final report next week outlining the group’s political strategy, manifesto, and operational framework ahead of

APC secretary advocates strengthened rule of law to tackle insecurity, restore public trust

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The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, has stated that reinforcing the rule of law remains the most effective strategy for rebuilding public confidence in

Makinde crowns Alago-oja, 13 Oyo high chiefs, Baales, presents staff, instruments of office

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Friday presented staff and instruments of office to 14 high chiefs and Baales in Oyo town, in confirmation of their elevation to the

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How to register, check your voters’ status online ahead of 2027 elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and national assembly elections. Joash Amupitan, INEC chairman, announced the date on Friday during a press

2027: Diri tasks APC members on Tinubu’s victory, inaugurates Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ coordinators in Bayelsa

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has inaugurated coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) across the eight local government areas of the state under the platform of the All

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UPDATED: INEC releases 2027 election timetable, presidential, NASS elections hold Feb 20

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday announced that the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections will be conducted on the 20th of February, 2027, in accordance with the

Atiku visits El-Rufai after failed airport arrest attempt

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Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, paid a solidarity visit to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State and stalwart of

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Don urges students to use smartphones for development

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A university don has challenged Nigerian students to turn their smartphones into tools for innovation, cultural promotion, and national development. Prof. Hope Eghagha of the Department of English, University of

Cubana Chief Priest defends support for Tinubu amid backlash

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Socialite Cubana Chief Priest has responded to criticism for backing President Tinubu’s re-election bid, questioning the logic of tribal allegiance in Nigerian politics. In a statement on his Instagram page,

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BREAKING: INEC releases 2027 election timetable, presidential elections hold Feb

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday released the timetable for the 2027 general elections in line with the provisions of the 2022 Electoral Act. Speaking at a news

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Ekundayo greets Ex-Oyo PDP chairman Mustapha

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A staunch member of People Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Hon. Victor Ekundayo popularly known as ‘Oosaa Makinde’, has felicitated with former State Chairman of the party, Alhaji Omokunmi

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Why I don’t discuss my personal life with friends – Actress Lilian Afegbai

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Actress Lilian Afegbai has opened up about her private nature, revealing that she keeps her relationships and personal life entirely hidden, even from her closest friends. In an interview on

50 years after, Murtala’s legacy remains Africa’s moral compass — Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the legacy of former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed, as a lasting moral compass for Nigeria and the African continent in confronting

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Mining: Alake vows justice for Police officer killed in Niger

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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has vowed to ensure justice for a Police officer killed on Wednesday during a joint patrol operation in Niger. The team

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Ex- Arsenal Partey faces two more rape charges

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Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who now plays for Spanish club Villarreal, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’

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Reps committee seeks exclusion of 22 agencies from budget estimates

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More Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) yesterday took turns to defend their 2026 budget proposals, as the House of Representatives moved to exclude 22 federal institutions from budgetary allocations over

Senate grills A-GF over zero capital allocation to MDAs

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The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamsedeen Ogunjimi, yesterday came under intense questioning in the Senate over zero capital allocations to many MDAs, non-payment for executed contracts and the deployment

Troops arrest suspected car thieves, recover stolen truck

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Troops of the 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army Headquarters, Ohafia, deployed to 144 Battalion in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, operating under,Operation Eastern Sanity , have arrested three

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Fed Govt to hunt down mining marshal killers, says Alake

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The Federal Government has vowed to hunt down, prosecute and bring to book those responsible for the killing of a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer during a

Motel owner, two others nabbed over firearms, hard drugs in Anambra

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Three persons, including a motel owner, were arrested over alleged possession of firearms and involvement in illicit drug activities in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Police

Academy of Science, LASU to hold international confab on Tinubunomics

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The West Africa Academy of Science and the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University is to hold an international conference on the economics of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu between

Lagos Free Zone gets Customs’ nod for ‘Green Channel’

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Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has approved the activation of the Lagos Free Zone Green Channel. This dedicated corridor enables the seamless, controlled movement of Free Zone cargo directly from the

United Arab Emirates, Saudi-Arabia, Qatar to import grass from Nigeria

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United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Qatar are on the verge of importing fodders (grasses- straws, hays) from Nigeria for the feeding of their livestock, Livestock Development Minister Alhaji

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Amupitan: INEC to spend N1.04tr on elections, others

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The Federal Government may spend a total of N1.04 trillion on off-cycle elections this year, the 2027 general election and other operational needs of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),

Arrest drama on El-Rufai’s arrival at Abuja Airport

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What began as a routine arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, yesterday quickly degenerated into a tense security standoff. Former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, allegedly resisted

PDP crisis: Appeal Court reserves judgments on nine appeals

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A Court of Appeal siting in Abuja yesterday reserved judgment in the nine appeals filed by the two factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the decisions the Federal

United Nigeria boosts operations with 11 planes, U.S. route

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Foremost indigenous airline – United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) – has bolstered its operations with acquisition of 11 aircraft to deepen its operations and aviation business in Nigeria. The new planes

Ex-Ekiti State Governor Fayose to Atiku: I will spill more beans

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Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose yesterday said he would reveal more details about the visits of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Seyi Makinde to Minna, Niger

New judge withdraws from money laundering, asset forfeiture cases against Malami

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Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from the two cases the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed against former Attorney-General of the Federation