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2027: INEC unveils revised guidelines for political parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, unveiled a revised draft of its 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, seeking the input of political parties to strengthen the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a consultative meeting with p…

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VIDEO: MC Oluomo regains control of NURTW secretariat, assesses damage

The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, on Tuesday took possession of the union’s national secretariat in Abuja following an earlier takeover by a rival faction. According to a video posted by TVC on X, Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, visi…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

World TB Day: Soludo's wife urges action to end tuberculosis deaths

The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has said tuberculosis remains a major health threat in Nigeria, urging collective and smarter action to end deaths from the disease. Soludo said that with thousands of people and families severely affected, society and community-led efforts m…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Bauchi radio demands suspension of DPO over assault on reporter

The management of Albarka Radio 97.5 FM has called on the Bauchi State Police Command to suspend the Divisional Police Officer of Bununu Division, SP Jamilu Kabir, over the alleged assault on one of its reporters during the Sallah celebration. The station also demanded that the officer face maximum…

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UPDATED: EFCC moves to take over Malami’s Abuja house

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday moved to take over the Maitama residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja. EFCC operatives, reportedly led by Folarin Sunday Dare, arrived in about five buses and, dressed in their red and b…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Poor plastic waste management causes flooding in Lagos – Expert

A waste and environmental sustainability expert, Dr Olufemi Idowu-Adegoke, has identified poor plastic waste management as a major cause of flooding in Lagos. Adegoke, however, called for a transition from a disposal-driven system to a circular economy anchored on recycling. He disclosed this in an…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

New tax law raises bar for professionals, redefines practice - CITN

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria has said the enactment of the new tax reform laws has significantly raised the importance of certified tax professionals in the country’s fiscal system. President of the Institute, Innocent Ohagwa, stated this at the opening of the March edition of 202…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Bayelsa gov hails Tinubu for repositioning sports administration

Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has commended President Bola Tinubu for steps taken to restructure sports administration in Nigeria. Diri gave the commendation while declaring open the 2026 Extraordinary General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial B…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

PETROAN proposes transport subsidy to cushion soaring fuel prices

The National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry, has proposed measures to cushion the impact of rising crude oil prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Channels reports. Global oil prices climbed again on Tuesday a…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

NEMA receives 708 stranded Nigerians from Niger

The National Emergency Management Agency on Monday received 708 stranded Nigerians from Niamey, the Niger Republic. The Head of Operations, NEMA Kano Office, Dr. Nura Abdullahi, made this known while briefing newsmen, shortly after receiving the returnees at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airpo…

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Abia to hold state burial for Uma Ukpai Thursday

The Abia State Government will hold a state burial service in honour of the late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai on Thursday. Ukpai, who died on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80, was a prominent Pentecostal preacher and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association. He was widely known for his large-scale …

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Hamzat, Yayi, Alli may emerge APC consensus gov candidates

The All Progressives Congress is moving toward a consensus arrangement to settle on Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Lagos State, The PUNCH reports. Similarly, the party stakeholders are said to also favour the senator representi…

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Makinde dismisses defection rumour, affirms loyalty to PDP

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dispelled speculations about a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring that he remains committed to the party. He made this known while addressing PDP stakeholders drawn from all 33 Local Government Areas of the state at the Local Govern…

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Obi condemns reported arrest of cleric, warns against threats to democracy

Former Anambra State Governor and ex-Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported arrest of a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, describing it as a troubling sign for Nigeria’s democracy. In a post via his verified X handle on Tuesday, Obi said he had…

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3 weeks ago Politics

OPS, NLC demand action as petrol hits N1,400/litre

The Organised Private Sector and the Nigeria Labour Congress on Monday called for urgent government intervention as petrol prices surged towards N1,400 per litre across parts of the country, raising fears of worsening inflation, job losses, and business closures. The development follows successive …

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3 weeks ago Politics

Crossing the red line by opposition and ruling party

Mr Timothy Omo-bare was Deputy Inspector General of Police when he attended the Aburi Peace meeting held in Ghana on January 4-5, 1967. The meeting was designed to bring peace to Nigeria and prevent a possible Civil war in the country. Other senior officers who attended the Aburi meeting were the t…

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3 weeks ago Politics

Governance by guesswork: How a simple error shut down Nigeria

Nigeria did not pause on Thursday, March 19, 2026, by choice. It paused because those in charge did not do their homework. The Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, announced public holidays to mark the end of Ramadan. It was routine until it collided with reality. Within hours, the Sult…

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1 month ago Politics

'BRT staff harassed me for exposing bus shortage', says Lagos TikToker

A Lagos-based TikToker claims she was harassed while documenting long queues and severe bus shortages at the Ikorodu BRT terminal, highlighting the daily struggles faced by thousands of commuters along one of the state’s busiest transport corridors. “I got harassed on the queue because I spoke up,”…

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1 month ago Politics

Construct Benin–Lagos railway to ease traffic, Reps urge FG

The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to commence the construction of the Benin–Lagos railway corridor as part of efforts to address the growing insecurity and traffic congestion along the busy highway linking the two cities. The resolution followed the adoption…

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1 month ago Politics

FG nullifies appointments of Benue college provost, registrar, bursar

The Federal Ministry of Education has directed the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State, to immediately nullify the appointments of its Provost, Registrar, and Bursar over alleged violations of established regulations. In a letter dated March 2, 2026, obtained …

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