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JAMB Apologises for UTME Result Delay

KEY POINTS JAMB apologised for delaying the release of Friday’s UTME results, blaming it on the temporary absence of its Chief Executive. The board assured candidates that the results would be released before Sunday night and expressed regret over the inconvenience caused. Over 1.7...

April 20, 2026

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Shekarau Dumps PDP, Moves to Rejoin APC

KEY POINTS Ibrahim Shekarau has left the PDP and is set to rejoin the APC after consultations with his supporters. His political career has been marked by multiple defections, largely influenced by rivalries and internal party conflicts. The move is seen as a strategic...

April 20, 2026

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Kunle Afolayan Seals Landmark Benin Partnership to Launch Pan-West African Mythology TV Epic

KEY POINTS Kunle Afolayan has partnered with the Benin Republic government to produce a...

February 20, 2026

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ADC Accuses Tinubu of Undermining Democracy Over Electoral Act Amendment, Threatens Nationwide Mobilisation

KEY POINTS ADC says Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act amendment threatens credible elections...

February 20, 2026

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Court Orders INEC to Register National Democratic Party

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court ordered INEC to register the National Democratic Party...

February 20, 2026

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Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64 After Brief Illness

KEY POINTS Senator Barinada Mpigi died at 64 after a brief illness. He served...

February 20, 2026

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Two Dead After Container Trucks Collide on Busy Lagos Expressway

KEY POINTS Two people died after a speeding container truck rammed into a stationary...

February 20, 2026

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Rivers Assembly Suspends Impeachment Move Against Fubara

KEY POINTS Rivers Assembly suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his deputy after...

February 20, 2026

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Navy Announces Death of Operations Chief Musa Katagum

KEY POINTS Nigerian Navy confirms the death of Chief of Operations Musa Katagum after...

February 20, 2026

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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...

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...

February 19, 2026

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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...

February 19, 2026

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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...

February 19, 2026

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Unexplained Salary Cuts Stir Unrest in Federal Civil Service

Unexplained salary reductions and unpaid allowances spark tension in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service, raising concerns over possible industrial unrest.

February 19, 2026