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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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AON Urges Compliance as States Eye Airline Partnerships

AON supports state airline partnerships but warns regulators must enforce AOC rules to protect Nigeria’s aviation credibility and investor confidence.
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Tinubu Heads to Adamawa to Commission Major Projects After Kebbi Engagement

KEY POINTS Tinubu will visit Adamawa Monday to inaugurate roads, schools, judicial buildings, and...
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Fubara Explains ‘Calculated Weakness’ Strategy Amid Rivers Political Crisis

KEY POINTS Fubara says his calm posture during Rivers’ political crisis was a deliberate...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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INEC Announces Date for Presidential Election in 2027

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