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Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign worker. The patient is stable, while authorities have activated emergency response and contact tracing. Residents are urged to follow health guidelines to prevent further spread. The Cross River State Ministry of...

Abure Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Labour Party Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling recognising Nenadi Usman as Labour Party chair and dismissed Julius Abure’s appeal. Abure rejected the judgement, insisting his tenure remains valid and calling the caretaker committee He has vowed to take the case to the...

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Unicross Suspends 24th Matriculation Amid Fee and Gown Dispute

Unicross has postponed its 24th matriculation ceremony indefinitely due to student protests over high gown fees and rising school charges, compounded by staff union actions.

JAMB Says University Students May Register for 2026 UTME

JAMB says students already in universities may register for the 2026 UTME, provided they disclose their matriculation status and comply with admission regulations.

Nigeria Military to Court-Martial Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters will court-martial 16 officers after an internal probe found cases to answer, including allegations linked to coup plotting.

CBN Grants National Licenses to Major Fintech Players

The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded major fintechs to national licenses, formalising nationwide operations and imposing higher capital and compliance standards.

Anambra Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over Sit-At-Home Defiance

Anambra State shut Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders defied the Monday sit-at-home order, escalating efforts to restore normal economic activity.

NNPC, Chevron Confirm Hydrocarbon Discovery at Awodi-07 Well

NNPC confirmed hydrocarbons at Chevron Nigeria’s Awodi-07 well, calling the offshore Niger Delta discovery a milestone for their joint venture and Nigeria’s energy strategy.

Customs Posts N7.28 Trillion Revenue in 2025, Exceeding Target

Customs Service said revenue reached N7.28 trillion in 2025, exceeding targets as reforms, digitalisation and stronger compliance lifted non-oil government income.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Resigns from NNPP

KEY POINTS Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the NNPP, citing...

Peter Obi Faces Ruling Party Pressure As 2027 Race Nears

Ruling party steps up moves that may block Peter Obi’s path to 2027 as courts and party crises deepen nationwide.

Tinubu Reviews Envoy Postings After Name Mix-up, Confirms Three Diplomatic Appointments

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassador-designates to France, the...

Atiku Accuses Senate of Stalling Electoral Act Amendments, Warns 2027 Elections Are at Risk

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar has accused the Senate of delaying amendments to the Electoral...

Rivers Chief Judge Declines Assembly Request to Probe Governor Fubara

KEY POINTS Rivers Chief Judge Simeon Amadi has declined to set up a probe...

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Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign...

Abure Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Labour Party Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling recognising Nenadi Usman as Labour...

NAF Airstrikes Hit Sambisa Strongholds, Kill Terrorists and Destroy Key Bases

KEY POINTS Nigerian Air Force carried out precision airstrikes in Sambisa Forest, killing several...

DSS Raises Alarm Over Planned Kidnap Attacks on Farmers in Kwara

KEY POINTS DSS warns of a planned increase in farmer kidnappings in parts of...