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target=_blank>Nigeria must confront Christian “genocide” with truth and courage – Princess Grace Adejoh
From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A former Kogi State aspirant for governor and women leader, Princess Grace Iye Adejoh, has said silence and denial will not stop the current bloodshed in the country, but only truth, justice, and moral leadership can. In a press statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja, the women leader said for
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target=_blank>Suspend WAEC CBT rollout for 2026 exams – Reps to FG
The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to suspend plans by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The motion was moved on Thursday after the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Kelechi Nworgu.
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target=_blank>FG faces backlash over deferment of 15% import duty on petrol
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has come under attack for deferring the 15% import duty on petrol to the first quarter of 2026. In a memo dated November 7, signed by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, the government said the decision “is to provide a prudent window
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target=_blank>We’re edging towards self-sufficiency with increased IGR – Gombe Commissioner of Budget
Governor Yahaya presents N535.6 billion proposed 2026 budget to State Assembly ____________________ From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning Salihu Baba Alkali has stated that the state is fast-moving toward financial self-sufficiency, following a rise in its internally generated revenue (IGR). Speaking shortly after Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya presented the
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target=_blank>Saraki urges PDP to halt Ibadan convention, advocates Caretaker Committee for stability
From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Former Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to shelve their proposed national convention in Ibadan till an appropriate time when issues raised by stakeholders are resolved. Saraki, in a statement, said, “On 12 November 2025, I had the pleasure to receive members of the BoT
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target=_blank>Chief of Army Staff lauds security improvement in Enugu
The Sun Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu has commended what he described as the improvement of security in Enugu State under the Governor Peter Mbah Administration. Lt. Gen. Shaibu gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to Mbah at Government House, Enugu, on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ playoffs: Nigeria can’t afford to miss out on another World Cup – Iwobi
By Seyi Babalola Fulham forward, Alex Iwobi has said the Super Eagles will work hard to earn a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The three-time African champions did not make it to the last edition of the international football tournament held in Qatar. The Super Eagles are still fighting for a spot in
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target=_blank>“I was never accounts officer for Kogi Govt House account,” EFCC witness tells court
By Philip Nwosu The Sixth Prosecution Witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mshelia Arhyel Bata, on Thursday, told the Federal Capital Territory High Court that he was never the account officer of Kogi State Government House Administration Account. He admitted that the account was domiciled in the bank’s Lokoja branch, noting that he
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target=_blank>Enugu mother on trial for false defilement claim against husband
From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has explained why it arraigned Okonkwo Chisom, the woman who accused her husband of defiling their two young daughters, instead of prosecuting the husband. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, the Command said a thorough investigation revealed that the allegations
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target=_blank>FG targets single-digit interest loans to boost local fish production — Oyetola
By Steve Agbota The Federal Government has commenced discussions with the Bank of Industry (BOI) to facilitate single-digit interest loans for fishermen across the country, as part of efforts to boost local fish production and combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Nigerian waters. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed
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target=_blank>Creating Aba State Is Tantamount To Creating Mini Nigeria – Nkire
A former Attorney General of Abia State, Chief Theo Nkire, has said that the recently approved sixth state to be created for the Southeast should be Aba State, noting that creating Aba State is tantamount to creating a mini Nigeria. Nkire, the spokesperson for the Aba State movement, spoke to newsmen during a press conference…
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target=_blank>Sahara Group Calls For Bold Human Capital Strategies
Sahara Group, a leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has emphasized that deliberate and innovative human capital strategies are essential to positioning Africa’s energy sector for sustainable growth and competitiveness amid evolving global energy security challenges. According to a statement on Thursday, Emilomo Arorote, Group Head of Human Resources at Sahara Group, spoke at the 2025…
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target=_blank>Digital Lending: FCCPC Sets 5 January 2026 Deadline For Compliance
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has set Monday, 5 January 2026, as the deadline for full compliance with the Digital, Electronic, Online, and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025, FCCPC spokesperson Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu said in a statement. The regulations, which came into effect on 21 July 2025 under the Federal Competition and…
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target=_blank>Troops Foil Abduction Of 74 Corp Members In Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempt to abduct 74 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members along the Damaguru-Biu road in Borno State. The Northeast Operation Hadin Kai theater command, in a statement by its spokesman, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, said the troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Northeast Operation Hadin Kai,…
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target=_blank>Reps Order Education Ministry, WAEC To Halt Commencement Of CBT Until 2030
The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend the Computer-Based Test (CBT) policy for the 2026 examinations with immediate effect. The House also urged the Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with state governments, to include in the 2026–2029 budgets provisions for the…
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target=_blank>Motorcyclist Sentenced To Death For Rape, Murder Of 11-Year-Old
An Akure High Court has sentenced a commercial motorcycle rider, popularly known as an Okada rider, Mr. Dare Ojo, to death for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old passenger, Zainab Adeyemo, along the Ese/Irun-Akoko Road in Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. Ojo allegedly committed the offences on July 17, 2020, while…
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target=_blank>FG Raises Health Budget By 60% To Strengthen Economy, Human Capacity
The Federal Government has increased investment in the health sector by 60 percent in the 2025 fiscal year as part of efforts to strengthen the economy and build human capacity. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, announced the funding commitment at the 2025 Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review…
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target=_blank>Atiku Speaks On Gifting SUV To Naval Officer In Wike Face-Off
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Nigerian Vice President, has broken his silence on the news report making rounds that he gifted a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer involved in a recent altercation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Atiku, who spoke in a press statement issued…
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target=_blank>Insecurity: Navy Special Operations Commander Assures Operation Hadin Kai Of Support
The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the ongoing efforts to eliminate Boko Haram insurgents in the Lake Chad region and the Northeast. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Special Operations Command (SOC), Rear Admiral Olusegun Soyemi, gave the assurance during a two-day maiden operational assessment visit to the…
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target=_blank>Nigeria Slips In 2025 Tobacco Industry Interference Ratings – Report
Nigeria has slipped further in the global ranking of countries protecting public health policies from tobacco industry influence, according to the 2025 Nigeria Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index released in Lagos. The report, produced by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and unveiled on Thursday, showed that Nigeria’s score worsened from 60 in 2023…
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