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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…

Tuesday, Mar 3

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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.

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.

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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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…

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…

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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…

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Appeal Court Judgment Will Determine My Political Future – Dauda Lawa

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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has linked his continued membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the outcome of the Appeal Court judgment on the legality of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki’s leadership and the Ibadan convention.

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US Court Slams Nigerian With 19-Year Jail Term Over $4m Fraud Case

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A United States federal court has sentenced a 40-year-old Nigerian, Leslie Mba, to 19 years’ imprisonment for his role in a $4 million romance scam and business email compromise scheme that spanned five years and multiple victims. The 228…

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Jigawa Govt Distributes Ramadan Packages to Over 3,100 Civil Servants

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The Jigawa State Government has launched a major Ramadan welfare programme, reaching over 3,100 civil servants, students, and vulnerable residents across the state. Officials say the initiative aims to ease the fasting period while…

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Ondo APC Insists On State Congress Despite Federal High Court Order

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State says it will proceed with its state congress scheduled for Tuesday, despite a restraining order issued by the Federal High Court.

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Jigawa Judicial Service Commission Retires Corrupt Shariah Court Judge

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The Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission has taken a firm stance against corruption within the judiciary, resulting in the compulsory retirement of a Shari'a Court Judge, while also approving the promotion of over eighty staff members…

Iyabo Obasanjo Joins APC, To Contest Ogun Governorship Ticket

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Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared her intention to seek the party’s governorship ticket in Ogun State.

Monday, Mar 2

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2027: Commissioner, Deputy Chief of Staff Resigns From Edo Cabinet

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A wave of resignations has hit the Edo State government following a directive by Governor Monday Okpebholo requiring political appointees and civil servants with electoral ambitions to step down. The Commissioner for Water Resources and…

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FCTA Approves N1.1bn for Security Gadgets

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Executive Council has approved the award of a N1.1 billion contract for the emergency procurement of communication gadgets and other equipment for security agencies operating in Abuja.

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DSS Arrests Suspect Over Edo Attack On Peter Obi, Others

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man suspected of being behind the recent attempt to assassinate the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, in Benin, the Edo State capital.

Some APC members from Iragbiji join Gov Adeleke, back his re-election

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A prominent political leader in Iragbiji on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Kareem Afolabi, alongside 15 others have defected to the Accord Party. This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson,…

Badminton Federation of Nigeria Re-elects Francis Orbih for Third Term

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Francis Orbih has been re-elected as President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) for a third consecutive term. Orbih emerged unopposed at the federation’s elective congress held on Monday, March 2, at the Moshood Abiola National…

Women Affairs Minister, Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Only Female Recipient of Vanguard 2025 Award

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The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has emerged as the only female minister to be honoured with the prestigious Vanguard 2025 Award, in recognition of her exemplary leadership and transformative impact since her…