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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...

February 19, 2026

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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...

February 19, 2026

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Kebbi Woman Held After Kidnapping Friend’s Son for N5m Ransom

Police arrest a Kebbi woman over the abduction of her friend’s son after tracing a ransom call and rescuing the child.

December 2, 2025

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Abductions: Northern Governors Push Mining Freeze, Approve N228bn Security Plan

Northern governors suspend mining, back state police and approve a N228bn fund as kidnappings escalate across several states.

December 2, 2025

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Nigeria Sets A Year Deadline for Schools to Meet New Standards

Nigeria’s NSSEC has issued a one-year deadline for National Minimum Standards compliance as states face new requirements for teachers, facilities and curriculum.

December 1, 2025

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CBN Raises N7.85tn in OMO Bills Auction in November

CBN sold N7.85 trillion in OMO bills in November, drawing banks and foreign investors as it works to drain excess system liquidity.

December 1, 2025

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Nigerian Father Celebrates Twins After 16-Year Wait

After 16 years of marriage, a Nigerian couple celebrates the birth of twins, marking a joyous milestone for family and community.

December 1, 2025

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FRSC Orders Construction Firms to Install Road Signs Nationwide

FRSC orders all construction firms to install proper road signs nationwide, aiming to improve safety and prevent accidents at work zones.

December 1, 2025

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Lagos Targets 18 Months to Shut Olusosun Dumpsite

Lagos sets an 18-month target to begin shutting key dumpsites as officials push new landfills and a shift toward controlled waste-to-resource systems

December 1, 2025

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Dangote Expands Fertilizer Production Across Africa

Dangote announces a major fertilizer output expansion, tripling capacity in Nigeria while advancing a multi-billion-dollar plant in Ethiopia

December 1, 2025

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Delta Police Raid HK Torture House, Free Seven Boys and Arrest Two

Delta Police rescued seven boys from a torture apartment run as an HK training hub after one victim escaped to seek help.

December 1, 2025

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Receiver Moves Back Into Nestoil Tower as Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi Battles $1 Billion Debt Claim

A receiver returns to Nestoil Tower after an appeal court ruling as Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi faces a growing $1bn debt fight.

December 1, 2025

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Bandit Attacks Spread Across Kogi, Kano, Sokoto and Kwara

Bandits raid communities in four states, abduct worshippers, a bride and a monarch as two Defence Ministry officials remain missing.

December 1, 2025

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From Importers to Producers: Economies Push Local

Countries rethink heavy import dependence as they invest in homegrown supply chains to build resilience, stabilize costs, and expand local production.

November 29, 2025