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Senate Confirms Usman Dakingari as Ambassador

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Usman Dakingari as a non-career ambassador and approved Ismail Yusuf as chairman and chief executive officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria. The confirmations followed the adoption of a report by the Senate committee on foreign affairs after...

Senate Confirms Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq as INEC National Electoral Commissioner for North-East

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq, a retired rear admiral, as INEC national electoral commissioner representing the North-East. Her confirmation followed a screening and recommendation by the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters. Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed confidence that she will help...

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Inferno Ravages Singer Market in Kano, Billions Lost and Seven Missing

A fire at Singer Market in Kano destroyed goods worth about ₦5 billion...

Drug Smugglers Caught at Airports and Hideouts as NDLEA Uncovers Multi-Layered Trafficking Network

KEY POINTS NDLEA arrested multiple suspects at Nigerian airports, including couriers who swallowed cocaine...

SERAP Drags CBN to Court Over Alleged Missing ₦3 Trillion in Public Funds

KEY POINTS SERAP has sued the CBN, alleging it failed to account for about...

Sowore Demands Probe Into Dadiyata’s 2019 Abduction, Faults El-Rufai Over Silence

KEY POINTS Sowore demands an immediate police probe into officers allegedly linked to Dadiyata’s...

Tinubu to Visit Kebbi for Project Launches, Cultural Festival Appearance

KEY POINTS Tinubu will visit Kebbi for a one-day official trip to inaugurate projects...

Health Ministry Received N36 Million of N218 Billion Capital Vote

Only N36 million of N218 billion health capital funds were released in 2025, stalling projects and raising concerns over Nigeria’s healthcare financing.

INEC Announces Date for Presidential Election in 2027

KEY POINTS INEC scheduled presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027. Governorship...

Makinde Crowns 14 Oyo Chiefs as Obas in Major Traditional Leadership Elevation

KEY POINTS Governor Makinde elevated 14 Oyo chiefs and Baales to crown-wearing Obas...

INEC Seeks N873.8 Billion for 2027 Elections

INEC proposes N873.8 billion for the 2027 elections, separating the poll budget from its 2026 spending plan and seeking flexible funding.

FG Lists 15 Million Households for Cash Support

Nigeria says 15 million households are in its Benefit Register for conditional cash transfers, distinct from the broader National Social Register.

NELFUND Denies Diversion of Student Loan Funds at UniAbuja

NELFUND says student loan disbursement at the University of Abuja was not diverted, dismissing media allegations and citing compliance procedures.

Professor Abducted on Highway Dies After Year in Captivity

KEY POINTS A Nigerian Army University Biu professor died in Boko Haram captivity nearly...

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Senate Confirms Usman Dakingari as Ambassador

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Usman Dakingari as a non-career ambassador and approved Ismail...

Senate Confirms Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq as INEC National Electoral Commissioner for North-East

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq, a retired rear admiral, as INEC...

Appeal Court Affirms Wole Oluyede as PDP Governorship Candidate for 2026 Ekiti Election

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal in Akure has affirmed Wole Oluyede as the...

IGP Urges Court to Dismiss El-Rufai’s N1bn Rights Violation Suit

KEY POINTS The IGP has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss...