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A security group warned of suspected coordinated terrorist attacks targeting Ifelodun, Irepodun and Isin LGAs in Kwara on March 23 and 28.
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The African Democratic Congress has begun selling nomination and expression of interest forms for upcoming ward, LGA, state, and national elections.
Fees vary by office, with ward forms starting at N2,000 and state chairmanship forms at N500,000; a N50 non-refundable nominator fee...
Bayero University Kano has expelled 171 students for falsifying admission entry qualifications, following an investigation approved at the university's 433rd Senate meeting on March 4, 2026.
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A security group warned of suspected coordinated terrorist attacks targeting Ifelodun, Irepodun and Isin LGAs in Kwara on March 23 and 28.
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Bayero University Kano has expelled 171 students for falsifying admission entry qualifications, following an investigation approved at the university's 433rd Senate meeting on March 4, 2026.
Nigerian governors are sharply divided over state police, with most states backing the proposal and a minority warning it could become a tool of political repression.
President Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu returned to Nigeria Friday after a two-day UK state visit that produced a £746 million port deal and new migration and export agreements.
President Bola Tinubu addressed a state banquet at Windsor Castle Tuesday, becoming the first Nigerian leader to speak there while calling for stronger Nigeria-UK ties on security and trade.
President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Ambassadors has launched in Ondo State, targeting 25 paid canvassers per polling unit to mobilise grassroots support for the 2027 presidential election.
A Middle Belt civic group has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to return to national leadership in 2027, citing worsening poverty, hunger, and insecurity.
Cross River State's Sports Commission has set up a grassroots political support group, tasking its members and 18 LGA coordinators with rallying votes for President Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has committed $16 million in seed capital to 3,200 African entrepreneurs in its 2026 cohort, adding AI and climate resilience training to the programme for the first time.
The Economist has questioned whether Dangote's industrial empire truly innovates, noting that most technical and managerial work across his flagship operations relies on foreign expertise.
Nigeria's textile exports dropped 55.25 percent to N16.55 billion in 2025 as imports climbed 46 percent to N1.06 trillion, widening an already severe trade imbalance in the sector.
Vessels carrying 129,000 metric tonnes of petrol and diesel are arriving at Lagos ports between March 14 and 17 as Nigerians contend with fuel prices above N1,200 per litre.
Nigeria's worsening economy is forcing parents to pull children from private schools, with some children as young as seven now working to support their families.
Kaduna widows and orphans receive 100 free homes through the Adashe housing project, combining shelter, training, and empowerment for long-term self-reliance
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FIFA dismissed NFF’s petition challenging DR Congo players’ eligibility.
Nigeria alleged passport irregularities but failed to prove the case.
NFF has appealed...
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Court adjourned the driver’s trial to March 17 so prosecutors can prepare.
Defendant faces charges including dangerous driving causing death.
Crash killed two of Joshua’s close trainers and shook the boxing community.
Proceedings in the case involving the driver of Anthony Joshua have...
Bayero University Kano has expelled 171 students for falsifying admission entry qualifications, following an investigation approved at the university's 433rd Senate meeting on March 4, 2026.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has committed $16 million in seed capital to 3,200 African entrepreneurs in its 2026 cohort, adding AI and climate resilience training to the programme for the first time.
Nigerian governors are sharply divided over state police, with most states backing the proposal and a minority warning it could become a tool of political repression.
The Nigerian Navy intercepted 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel and arrested eight suspects in Rivers State during an intelligence-driven patrol under Operation Delta Sentinel.