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target=_blank>Those in power uncomfortable with my return – El-Rufai
By Lawrence Agbo Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has said that the political war to overthrow the current government has only just begun and that people in authority are uncomfortable about his return to Nigeria. El-Rufai made the remarks during an interview with BBC Hausa, on Friday. “As I return home some
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target=_blank>House panel seek zero budget for NABTEB, NiMet, 20 others
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended zero allocation for the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and 20 other institutions in the 2026 budget for allegedly failing to account for public funds appropriated to them. The committee, at an investigative hearing,
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target=_blank>I was supposed to be abducted, ICPC behind attempt – Nasir El-Rufai
By Goli Innocent Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that he was nearly abducted by operatives of the State Security Service (DSS) and taken to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Recounting the airport incident shortly after returning to Nigeria from Egypt, El-Rufai rejected claims that he resisted lawful
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target=_blank>Customs to go paperless by Q2 2026 with OSS rollout
Says reform will cut delays, lower costs, integrate risk controls _____________________________________________ By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service has finalised plans to fully implement paperless operations by the second quarter of 2026, a move aimed at accelerating cargo clearance, reducing delays, and enhancing trade facilitation across the nation’s borders. This was disclosed on Friday during
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target=_blank>LP crisis: Tell your men to maintain professionalism, neutrality – Abure petitions IGP
From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Barrister Julius Abure-led leadership of the Labour Party has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun over what it described as the “unlawful and biased” role of the Nigeria Police Force in the recent invasion and occupation of the party’s National Secretariat in Utako, Abuja. The leadership asked the
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target=_blank>Tinubu: Murtala Mohammed’s legacy, moral compass for Africa 50 years on
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has hailed the enduring legacy of former Head of State, General Murtala Mohammed, as a “moral compass” for Nigeria and Africa amid today’s political and economic challenges, 50 years after his assassination. Speaking through Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who represented him at the
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target=_blank>World Condom Day: AHF, Anambra govt intensify push against new HIV infections
From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As part of efforts to curb new HIV infections and reinforce prevention awareness, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria, in collaboration with the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency and other key stakeholders, have commemorated the 2026 International Condom Day, with a message on all to “kuku use it.” The event which
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target=_blank>Trump unveils monthly targets for citizenship revocations
The Trump administration has authorised U.S. immigration authorities to begin identifying 100 to 200 prospective denaturalisation cases each month. According to an NBC News story, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, has relocated workers and sent experts to field offices across the country to evaluate
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target=_blank>UPDATED: INEC fixes date for 2027 general elections
March 6, 2027, for Guber, State Assembly elections From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 3027 as the date to conduct the presidential and National Assembly elections and March 6, 2027, for governorship and State Assembly elections. The Commission’s chairman, Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan, made the disclosure
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E2%82%A6127bn/ target=_blank>FG takes over NNPCL projects, releases ₦127bn
From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja After taking over Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL)-funded roads projects, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu released ₦127 billion for the continuation of the projects. Addressing the press in Abuja, Minister of Works David Umahi underscored the administration’s commitment to completing inherited infrastructure initiatives, adding that an estimated ₦7 trillion will be
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target=_blank>2027: INEC Sets February 20 For Presidential Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has scheduled the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027. In similar vein, the electoral body has scheduled the governorship and state assembly elections to hold on March 6, 2027. READ ALSO: INEC Wants N873.7bn For 2027 Elections We’ll Use FCT, Ekiti, Osun Guber To Prepare…
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target=_blank>61st Argungu Festival: Agricultural Strength Of Kebbi – Commissioner
…As KADAGE Takes Centre Stage Kebbi State government showcased its vast agricultural potential at the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival (AIFF) during the Agricultural Show held in Argungu on Thursday. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Alhaji Shehu Muazu, while addressing guests at the Agricultural Show, stated that noting that the festival…
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target=_blank>Anthony Joshua Honours Late Friends With Tattoos
The former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has drawn a fresh tattoo of the names of his two friends who died in an auto crash when they visited Nigeria in December 2025. It would be recalled that Joshua’s close friends, Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, died in a fatal road accident along the…
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target=_blank>Ayoola Akeem Emerges New Registrar Federal Poly Oko
The Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, on Thursday, formally harmonized and approved the appointment of Mr. Ayoola Adeleke Akeem as the substantive Registrar of the polytechnic. The announcement was made during its 124th Plenary Session held in the school auditorium The approval followed the consideration of the report of the Selection Board…
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target=_blank>Umuahia Security Summit: Gov Otti Seeks Synergy Over Security Challenge
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has formally declared open a 2-day Federal and States Security Administrators (FASA) meeting in Umuahia with a call for synergy among security agencies to deal with security challenges in the country. The security meeting provides participants the opportunity to critically examine and share practical experiences on security issues from…
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target=_blank>NAFDAC Lagos Office Not Shut, Remains Fully Operational – DG
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked claims and media reports alleging that protesters have “shut down” the Agency’s Lagos office. NAFDAC, in a press statement signed by its Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, on Thursday, categorically stated that the viral report was false and misleading. The agency further clarified that,…
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target=_blank>Udumaeze Dissolves Women Leadership Over Sponsored Protest Against Orji Kalu
The Udumaeze in Council, the highest traditional authority in Ohafia, has dissolved the leadership of a group of women who recently travelled to Umuahia to protest against Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. The Council said the women acted without the knowledge or approval of the community’s traditional leadership. During the protest, they reportedly issued threats and…
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target=_blank>Atiku Pays Solidarity Visit To El-Rufai After Failed Arrest Attempt
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday night paid a solidarity visit to the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at his Abuja residence. The visit follows a failed attempt to arrest El-Rufai at the airport earlier in the day by the ICPC. “Last night, I paid a solidarity visit to the former…
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target=_blank>Trump’s America And Labelling Of Nigerian Muslims
I write this with deep concern—not anger, but concern—over what increasingly appears to be a troubling pattern in the posture of the United States under President Donald Trump toward Nigeria, particularly its Muslim communities and northern leadership. Since Trump’s return to office, a narrative has steadily gathered momentum in Washington: that Nigeria is a theatre…
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target=_blank>I Didn’t Ask Police To Block Kwankwaso From Coming To Kano – Yusuf
Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf Kabir Yusuf has described as serious and reckless the allegations by Engr. Buba Galadima that he moved to block Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from coming to Kano. The Governor noted with deep concern the reckless and unfounded allegation made by Alhaji Buba Galadima, claiming that Governor Abba Kabir…
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