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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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Abia PFN Urges Otti to Remain in Politics Beyond 2031

PFN backs Otti second term ambition in Abia, urging the governor to remain in politics beyond 2031 despite opposition from former governors.
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EFCC Questions El-Rufai Over Alleged N432 Billion Misconduct

EFCC questions former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai over alleged N432 billion misconduct as Federal Government files cybercrime charges in Abuja.
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US Freezes Assets of Eight Nigerians Over Terror, Cyber Links

US Nigeria terror sanctions freeze assets of eight Nigerians over alleged Boko Haram, ISIL and cybercrime links under OFAC designation.
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Adeyanju Rejects El-Rufai Arrest Plot Claim

Deji Adeyanju dismisses El-Rufai arrest claim, saying airport incident was exaggerated and calling for lawful investigation instead of political drama.
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ADC, Atiku Clash Over INEC’s 2027 Election Date

ADC backs INEC 2027 election date of February 20, while Atiku urges reconsideration, citing Ramadan and participation concerns.
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Governor Siminalayi Fubara Sacks Entire Rivers Cabinet

KEY POINTS Governor Fubara dissolved his entire cabinet and ordered immediate handover to senior...
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Kwankwassiya, NNPP Reject US Sanctions on Kwankwaso

NNPP and the Kwankwassiya movement reject a Kwankwaso US sanctions proposal, calling the congressional move politically motivated and selective.
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US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions Over Nigeria Religious Violations

US lawmakers propose sanctions over Nigeria religious freedom violations, citing killings and attacks while calling for visa bans and asset freezes.
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Senate Promises Review as Protesters Demand Real-Time Results

The Senate says it will review the real-time electronic transmission clause after protesters demanded stronger electoral safeguards ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
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Tinubu Vows Security Push as Insecurity Weighs on Economy

Tinubu says insecurity keeps his administration sleepless, warning terrorism and banditry threaten economic growth as he pledges stronger security action.
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Peter Obi Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

KEY POINTS Peter Obi confirms he will contest the 2027 presidential election as a...
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Kano Senator Orders Defected NNPP Chairmen to Return Party Vehicles

KEY POINTS Senator Rufai Hanga has ordered defected NNPP local government chairmen in Kano...
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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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