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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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Femi Otedola’s Net Worth Rises to $1.6 Billion on Geregu Power, First HoldCo Gains

Femi Otedola’s wealth grows to $1.6 billion on strong Geregu Power and First HoldCo performance.
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Nigeria Faces Backlash Over Promotion Snub

A promotion dispute deepens tension as the federal government faces rising criticism for overlooking a Christian candidate who topped the permanent secretary interview.
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First Lady Urges Graduates To Apply New Tech Skills

Tinubu urges women trained in the women in tech training programme to apply their digital skills to improve communities and expand economic opportunities nationwide.
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Ghana Rescues Nigerian Teen From Trafficking Syndicate

Ghanaian police rescued a 15-year-old Nigerian girl trafficked from Enugu, uncovering a cross-border trafficking network targeting vulnerable teenagers.
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AEDC Lays Off 800 Workers as Power Supply Worsens

AEDC fires 800 workers after restructuring, raising concerns over worsening electricity supply and poor sector performance.
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US Congress Moves to Sanction Miyetti Allah Over Religious Freedom Violations

US lawmakers plan sanctions on Miyetti Allah over alleged Christian persecution, as Nigeria opens talks to ease tension.
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Kanu Writes Trump, Alleges Judeo-Christian Killings in Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu writes Donald Trump alleging Judeo-Christian genocide in Nigeria, heightening diplomatic scrutiny of insecurity and state response.
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United Airlines Clarifies Shutdown Impact on Lagos Route

United Airlines explains the shutdown impact on Lagos flights, assuring passengers that operations remain stable despite US federal staffing delays affecting aviation systems.
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Nigeria’s Oil Output Set to Rise, Regulator Says

Nigeria’s petroleum regulator projects a rise in crude output, citing improved security, revived investments and clearer upstream regulations.
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Kwara Police Arrest Four Over Imam’s Killing

Kwara police arrest four suspects after a mob attack killed the Sokunkpan village Chief Imam, with investigations expanding to track remaining attackers
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US Military Drafts Airstrike Plans for Nigeria After Trump’s Warning

The U.S. military prepared airstrike plans for Nigeria after Trump’s order to protect Christians from extremist violence.
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Food Imports Surge 45% as Local Production Struggles to Keep Up

Nigeria’s food imports jumped 45% in H1 2025 as insecurity and weak agricultural output hurt local production capacity.
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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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