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Vote Buying Will Not Be Allowed in FCT Elections, INEC Chairman Warns

KEY POINTS INEC says vote buying will not be tolerated in the February 21 FCT council elections. Over 1.6 million voters, 570 candidates and thousands of observers will participate. Anti-corruption agencies and security forces will be deployed to ensure credible and peaceful polls. The chairman...
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JAMB Fixes Final Deadline as Over 1.5 Million Register for 2026 UTME

KEY POINTS JAMB says registration for the 2026 UTME will close February 26 with no extension. Over 1.5 million candidates have registered so far, though centres are underused. Candidates must obtain e-PINs early and complete registration before deadlines to avoid disqualification. The Joint Admissions and...

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Delta’s Hospitality Sector Battles with Crippling Power Supply Issues

Hotel owners in Delta State face severe challenges due to inconsistent electricity supply, threatening the hospitality industry's survival and calling for immediate governmental intervention.
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CAN Seeks Apology from FIRS Over Controversial Easter Ad

The Christian Association of Nigeria demands an apology from FIRS for an Easter ad deemed disrespectful, highlighting the need for religious sensitivity in public communications.
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FX Market Roars Back to Life with $1 Billion Single-Day Trade

Lagos, Nigeria - The foreign exchange (FX) market in Nigeria has witnessed a resurgence,...
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Cross River Clarifies WAEC List Discrepancy

Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey, has addressed concerns regarding the...
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Kebbi Crisis: Residents Loot Warehouses Amid Economic Hardship

In Kebbi State, a dire economic crisis prompts residents to raid government and private warehouses at night, seizing food amidst rising living costs.
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Northern Nigeria’s Right to Oil: Bugaje’s Bold Assertion

Dr. Usman Bugaje sparks debate with his controversial stance on oil ownership, arguing geographical landmass grants the North rights to Nigeria's oil wealth.
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Nigerian Banks Embrace CBN Recapitalization with Confidence

The ACAMB has confidently backed the CBN's bank recapitalization plan, ensuring stakeholders that Nigerian banks are secure and poised for robust economic support.
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Tinubu Set to Attend Senegalese President’s Inauguration

In a gesture underscoring diplomatic relations and regional cooperation, Nigerian political heavyweight Bola Tinubu...
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Israeli Forces Exit Gaza’s Biggest Hospital

Israeli forces concluded their two-week operation at Al-Shifa, the largest hospital in Gaza, leaving...
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13 Banks to Raise N3.31 Trillion, CBN Sets New Capital Rules

In response to CBN's updated capital requirements, Nigerian banks are tasked with raising N3.31 trillion, aiming to bolster financial resilience and support economic growth.
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Nigeria Wastes Gas Equivalent to Powering 4 Million Homes Amid Power Outages

LAGOS – Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is burning off vast quantities of natural gas...
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Nigerian Drug Bust Nets Traffickers, NDLEA Rejects Bribe Attempt

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria has had a busy week,...
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Vote Buying Will Not Be Allowed in FCT Elections, INEC Chairman Warns

KEY POINTS INEC says vote buying will not be tolerated in the February 21...
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JAMB Fixes Final Deadline as Over 1.5 Million Register for 2026 UTME

KEY POINTS JAMB says registration for the 2026 UTME will close February 26 with...
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Police Lock Down Abuja for FCT Elections With Citywide Movement Ban

KEY POINTS Police have deployed massive security across Abuja ahead of the February 21...
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Aiyedatiwa Denies Role in APC Secretariat Attack

KEY POINTS Governor Aiyedatiwa denied ordering an attack on APC leaders, saying he was...

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