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Kwankwaso Dumps NNPP, Joins ADC in Major Political Realignment

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). He will officially join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday,…

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Deadly Plateau Attacks: Bandits Kill Security Operatives, Raid Kyaram Community

By Elizabeth Ugbo A deadly attack occurred on Friday afternoon in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State, where heavily armed bandits ambushed a joint patrol team, killing at least…

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₦97.88bn UBEC Funds Unused as 21 States, FCT Fail to Meet Requirements

By Elizabeth Ugbo At least 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory have failed to access ₦97.88 billion in basic education funds as of March 2026. The funds, provided by…

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Tinubu’s Resignation Deadline: Ministers Weigh Risks Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo With less than 24 hours to the deadline set by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, political appointees across Nigeria face a critical decision. The directive, issued through the Office…

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President Bola Tinubu Donates Salaries to Armed Forces Welfare Fund

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu has pledged to donate all his salaries since May 2023 to a new Armed Forces welfare fund, announced on Sunday in Abuja during his…

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CPPE Commends CBN as 32 Banks Meet Recapitalisation Requirements, Calls for Stronger Credit Access

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for a successful bank recapitalisation exercise, revealing that 32 banks…

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Sanwo-Olu Distributes 20,000 Food Packs to Mark Tinubu’s 74th Birthday in Lagos

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, March 29, 2026, distributed 20,000 food packs across Lagos to celebrate the 74th birthday of President Bola Ahmed…

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NUJ Praises Kano Correspondents’ Chapel at 2026 Eid-el-Fitr Thanksgiving Event

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Alhassan Yahya, on Sunday in Kano, commended the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel for fostering unity during the 2026…

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United Nigeria Airlines Records Fourth Bird Strike in One Month

By Elizabeth Ugbo United Nigeria Airlines reported another bird strike on Sunday, involving one of its Airbus A320 aircraft. The incident occurred during Flight UN0509 from Asaba to Lagos, affecting…

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Tinubu Celebrates 74th Birthday with Message of Gratitude and Hope

By Elizabeth Ugbo On his 74th birthday today in Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a public message thanking Nigerians for their support, explaining that he chose a low-key celebration…

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