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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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Hardship Casts Shadow Over Christmas for Onitsha’s Poor

Christmas brings little relief in Onitsha as economic hardship forces poor residents to depend on charity for food and cash.
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Unprecedented Takeover: Dynamics and Implications of APC’s Dominance of the National Assembly

Defections and court rulings give the APC a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, reshaping power and oversight in Nigeria.
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Peter Obi: Not Criminalising Vote Buying at Primaries Hurts Democracy

Peter Obi faults lawmakers for failing to criminalise vote buying at party primaries, warning the practice damages Nigeria’s democracy.
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7 Ways to Prepare Adequately for the New Year

Learn how to prepare for the new year with practical tips for goals, finances, routines, and emotional wellbeing.
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37 Worshippers Abducted in Kogi Church Attacks as Bandits Demand N600m

Bandits abducted 37 worshippers from two churches in Kogi, killing a pastor and demanding N600m ransom as residents flee.
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₦58.18 Trillion Budget: Nigerians Want Impact, Not Figures — Natasha

Lawmakers say Nigeria’s 2026 budget will be judged by impact on daily life, not its ₦58.18 trillion size
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Makinde Approves Conversion of 654 Civil Servants in Oyo State

Oyo State approved the conversion of 654 civil servants after qualification upgrades, signaling an end-of-year workforce incentive under Governor Seyi Makinde.
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Tinubu Declares “No Mercy,” Officially Designates Bandits as Terrorists

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has declared a major policy shift, officially designating bandits...
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Opposition Blasts Tinubu’s 2026 Budget as a Blueprint for Continued Hardship

KEY POINTS Nigeria's main opposition party, the PDP, has rejected President Tinubu's 2026 budget...
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Shettima Dismisses 2027 Election Challengers, Claims Tinubu’s Victory is “A Responsibility”

KEY POINTS Vice President Kashim Shettima asserted that challenging President Tinubu in 2027 would...
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Ogbo-Ogwu Market Hands Over N265m Worth of Fake, Expired Drugs to NAFDAC

Ogbo-Ogwu Market in Onitsha transfers N265m worth of fake and expired drugs to NAFDAC for disposal.
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FCCPC Unseals Ikeja Electric Headquarters After Consumer Rights Undertaking

FCCPC lifts seal on Ikeja Electric headquarters after the company commits to addressing consumer complaints and regulatory violations.
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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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