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target=_blank>Senate: PDP shrinks further as three more Senators dump party, join APC
Ruling Party Rises to 83 From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Barely a day after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost one of its senators to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition party suffered another major setback on Wednesday as three more of its lawmakers formally defected to the ruling party, further swelling the APC’s
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target=_blank>Child maltreatment: Police arrest woman for torturing five-year-old niece
From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Ibiong Uyime over the alleged attack and torture of her five years old niece. The attack came to public knowledge following a viral video which depicted a young girl bleeding on the face with swollen eyes. The Police Public
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target=_blank>Senate raises alarm over renewed insurgency in Borno after deadly attack on Kukawa Military Formation
From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday raised fresh concerns over the resurgence of insurgent attacks in Borno State following a deadly assault on a Nigerian Army formation in Kukawa Local Government Area that led to the death of a commanding officer and several soldiers. The alarm was raised during plenary after the
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target=_blank>Nigeria begins evacuation of citizens from Iran – NiDCOM
By Lawrence Agbo The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of willing Nigerians from Iran, escorting them across the Armenian border to ensure their safety as tensions escalate in parts of the Middle East. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike
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target=_blank>Lagos Trade Fair Complex shut over planned govt takeover
By Seyi Babalola Traders shut down the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex to protest a proposed takeover of market administration by state and local government officials. The traders expressed concern about the ramifications of the proposed arrangement, such as potential increased levies and taxes on their operations. Several traders emphasised that the complex is a
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target=_blank>PDP block fuelling crisis in Cross River ADC – Ejar
From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Dr. MacFarlane Ejah, the Vice Chairman Central of the Cross River State African Democratic Congress, ADC, says a block dominated by members of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP are fuelling crisis in the party. Dr. Ejah disclosed this while addressing issues bordering on the launch of a Membership, Mobilization, Registration and
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target=_blank>Norway jails Nigeria U20 player Daniel Daga for sexual assault
By Goli Innocent Daniel Daga, a midfielder with Nigeria’s U20 national team, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a court in Romsdal district court in Norway after being found guilty of sexual assault. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday following a case involving an alleged incident with a woman last year. The
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target=_blank>NRS sets up committee to review taxation curriculum in Nigerian institutions
By Sunday Ani The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has inaugurated a Curriculum Review Committee aimed at strengthening taxation education in Nigerian academic institutions and improving the country’s tax administration system. The committee was inaugurated on February 24, at the NRS Academy in Durumi as part of the agency’s broader efforts to modernise tax education and
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target=_blank>How Saudi defense intercepted drones heading to oil field – Ministry
By Lawrence Agbo Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed several drones heading toward a key oil field in the southeastern part of the country. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the ministry said two drones targeting the Shaybah oil field were detected and neutralised before reaching
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target=_blank>Why El-Rufai was expelled from SDP – Adebayo
By Sunday Ani The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has explained the circumstances that led to the expulsion of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai from the party. He also distanced the SDP from several prominent politicians now positioning themselves in opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking
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target=_blank>Southern Atlantic University Set For First Matriculation
…Commends Tinubu The founder of Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Bassey James, has expressed deep-seated gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the approval of the Institution, the first in Ibibio land. Pastor Bassey James, who made the remarks while addressing Journalists yesterday, also announced that the budding institution will hold its first…
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target=_blank>Osun 2026: Accord Educate Members On New Electoral Act
…Canvass Votes for Gov Adeleke Political stakeholders and members of the Accord Party on Tuesday gathered in Osogbo, Osun State, for a sensitisation lecture on the new electoral law, with calls for increased voter awareness and mobilisation ahead of upcoming elections. The programme, held at the residence of elder statesman Dr Olu Alabi, featured goodwill…
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target=_blank>Mutfwang Signs N4bn MoU With BOI To Boost MSMEs, Strengthen Livelihood In Plateau
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Industry (BOI) to establish a ₦4 billion matching fund, aimed at strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state. The move is to lift citizens out of poverty and stimulate economic growth. The agreement, signed at…
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target=_blank>Wema Bank’s Adeteye Appointed Jury Member For 2026 SABRE Awards Africa
The Head of Brands and Marketing Communications at Wema Bank Plc, Mabel Adeteye, has been appointed as a jury member for the 2026 SABRE Awards Africa, a leading recognition platform for excellence in public relations, reputation management, and strategic communications. The SABRE Awards, organised by PRovoke Media, honour outstanding achievement in strategic communications across Africa…
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target=_blank>Zamfara Gov Right To Join APC – Datti
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the North-West has said that the governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Dauda Lawal, took a very bold decision by joining the party, noting that his political future is guaranteed under the ruling party. In a statement by the National Vice Chairman (North West), Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, the…
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target=_blank>Truck Carrying Two Containers Overturns On Otedola Bridge
A truck carrying two 20-foot containers overturned on the Otedola bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Wednesday, 11 March, 2026, resulting to heavy gridlock on the busy road. The incident occurred inward the Lagos secretariat axis after the Mack truck reportedly developed a battery or mechanical fault. During an attempt by a private recovery…
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target=_blank>NiDCOM Begins Evacuation Of Nigerians In Iran
On Wednesday, the Federal Government confirmed the evacuation of Nigerian nationals who wish to leave Iran amid tensions in the Middle East. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made this announcement in a statement made available to newsmen. According to Dabiri-Erewa, the officials of the Nigerian Embassy…
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target=_blank>Abbas Mourns Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Onigbinde
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has mourned a former head coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. Abbas, in a condolence message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, described Chief Onigbinde as a renowned football administrator and elder statesman. Abbas noted…
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target=_blank>UNILAG Reaffirms Continuation Of Semester Exams
…ASUU suspends indefinite job boycott, follow The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reaffirmed the continuation of the ongoing first semester examinations, which began on Monday. This is coming against the backdrop of the indefinite job boycott declared on Tuesday by the university chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over…
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target=_blank>Oluremi Tinubu To Champion TCI Campaigns
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has been nominated to champion the Technology Commercialisation Initiative (TCI) campaigns across the country. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, made this disclosure at the Presidential Villa while on a visit to the Wife of the President, where he announced that the Ministry was to…
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