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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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FG Lists 15 Million Households for Cash Support

Nigeria says 15 million households are in its Benefit Register for conditional cash transfers, distinct from the broader National Social Register.
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NELFUND Denies Diversion of Student Loan Funds at UniAbuja

NELFUND says student loan disbursement at the University of Abuja was not diverted, dismissing media allegations and citing compliance procedures.
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Professor Abducted on Highway Dies After Year in Captivity

KEY POINTS A Nigerian Army University Biu professor died in Boko Haram captivity nearly...
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Workers Storm NAFDAC Office in Lagos Over Sachet Alcohol Ban Dispute

KEY POINTS Food and beverage workers protested at NAFDAC’s Lagos office demanding reversal of...
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INEC Declines to State Position as Senate Reverses Stance on Real-Time Election Result Transmission

KEY POINTS INEC declined to comment on the electoral amendment controversy until lawmakers complete...
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Shettima Lands in Ethiopia for AU Summit Talks on Africa’s Future

KEY POINTS Shettima is representing Nigeria at the AU summit in Ethiopia, where leaders...
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Drama Unfolds as Security Operatives Confront El-Rufai on Arrival in Abuja

KEY POINTS El-Rufai was confronted by security operatives at Abuja airport shortly after arriving...
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Murder Trial of Arise News Anchor Stalls Again

KEY POINTS The murder trial of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu was adjourned to...
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Arik Air Jet Makes Precautionary Emergency Diversion to Benin After Mid-Air Engine Anomaly

KEY POINTS An Arik Air Lagos–Port Harcourt flight diverted safely to Benin after pilots...
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Tinubu Nominates Former Envoy Ismail Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has nominated former ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as NAHCON chairman...
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Senate Warns Against Delays, Demands Full Release of Defence Funds

KEY POINTS The Senate has warned that delays in implementing the defence budget could...
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NBA Chief Warns of Cybercrimes Act Misuse

NBA president Afam Osigwe warns that Cybercrimes Act misuse is curbing free speech and turning courts into tools against critics and activists.
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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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