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JUST IN: Professor Yakubu Replaced by Professor Bashiru Olamilekan as INEC Chairman

In a major development, Professor Yakubu Mahmood has been replaced as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by Professor Bashiru Olamilekan. The announcement, which has taken many by surprise,... Read more »
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“Democracy Has Never Developed Any Country” — Burkina Faso’s President Traoré Declares

President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has declared that his country is not practising democracy but undergoing what he described as a “popular, progressive revolution.” Speaking at a flag-raising ceremony at... Read more »
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585 Forged A’Level Results Uncovered By Jamb

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has discovered at least 585 forged A’Level certificates in 2025 alone. The Registrar of the Board, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed this during a virtual meeting... Read more »
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Netherlands tightens controls on military and dual use exports to Israel

The Dutch government says it has tightened export controls for all military and “dual use” goods destined for Israel. All direct exports and the transit of these goods to Israel will be... Read more »
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MACBAN Says Fulani Herdsmen Not Behind Benue South Attacks

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has said that Fulani herdsmen are not responsible for the recent killings and kidnappings in Benue South. This was made known by the... Read more »
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New NNPCH Leadership: Kwara South Youths Presents Demands

Some youths from the Kwara South Senatorial District on Monday called on the newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Ojulari and other... Read more »
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Sixteen Killed in Bandit Attack on Kebbi Villages

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of sixteen people in a violent bandit attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. Police Public Relations... Read more »
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Azuka Okwuosa Congratulates Nicholas Ukachukwu on APC Governorship Primary Victory

The Anambra South Senatorial Hopeful, Hon. Sir Azuka Okwuosa has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra State Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu (ikukuoma) on his emergence as the party’s candidate... Read more »
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Vehicle Plunges Off Otedola Bridge, Injures Occupants

A private car fell off the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Monday, triggering panic among commuters and onlookers. Reports indicate that the vehicle had four occupants... Read more »
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𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐧, 𝐅𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐦𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐣𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday paid a condolence visit to the Ajimobi family following the passing of their daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi. Abisola died in the United Kingdom on March... Read more »
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Take-It-Back Protesters Rally at Ikeja Under Bridge, Lagos

Protesters gathered on Monday at Ikeja Under Bridge, Lagos, as part of a nationwide demonstration organised by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society groups. The protest, aimed at drawing attention to... Read more »
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Youth Leader, Monday Diamond Ani, Pays Courtesy Visit to Enugu State Commissioner of Police

The Director General of the Peace and Good Governance Group (P3G) and pioneer youth POCACOV Ambassador, Monday Diamond Ani (Odozibodo), recently paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Commissioner of Police... Read more »
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Nigeria Economic System Hangs In The Balance: Tax Reforms Bill Unveiled

The Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Aderonke Atoyebi has stated that the federal government’s tax reform bills are extricating Nigeria from... Read more »
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Messi Scores as Inter Miami Held to 1-1 Draw by Struggling Toronto FC

Lionel Messi found the net, but it wasn’t enough as Inter Miami were held to a 1-1 draw by winless Toronto FC in a Major League Soccer clash on Sunday. Toronto, sitting... Read more »
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No to Chaos,’ Northern Youths Disown Planned Nationwide Protest

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has distanced itself from the planned nationwide protest tagged Take-It-Back, warning it could escalate tensions and threaten national stability. In a statement issued on Sunday... Read more »
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Nigeria To Get 3.2million Electricity Meters In Bid To Close Metering Gap

The federal government’s ambitious plan to install 3.2 million electricity meters under the Nigeria Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP) is set to commence in April, the minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has... Read more »
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Heirs Insurance Takes Lead In Promoting Financial Literacy Among Workers

Heirs Insurance Group in partnership with payment services provider, Mobikash, hosted a seminar to promote financial and insurance literacy among 150 workers in Nigeria’s informal sector in Abuja, in line with the... Read more »
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FRC Nigeria Lifts Suspension On Nexia Agbo Abel & Co.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has lifted the three-month suspension it imposed on Abel Onyeke’s (Partner at Nexia Agbo Abel & Co), an audit engagement firm FRC lifted the ban following a... Read more »
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Cocoa And Sesame Seeds Drive Nigeria Non-Oil Exports Growth

In Q4 2024, Nigeria’s top non-oil exports included superior quality cocoa beans, standard quality cocoa beans, and sesamum seeds. Superior quality cocoa beans generated N836.23 billion, while standard quality cocoa beans contributed... Read more »
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Web3 Skills For The Future: Hanu Fejiro Initiative For Nigerian Youth

A leading Nigerian technology innovator, Hanu Fejiro has launched a free training programme focused on cryptocurrency — blockchain, and decentralised finance (DeFi) — with the aim of opening up financial independence opportunities... Read more »