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Kwankwaso Hosts Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano for Sallah Celebration

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, hosted Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and Seriake Dickson at his residence in Kano on…

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Gunmen Attack Church in Kwara, Abduct Worshippers as Security Forces Rescue Three

By Elizabeth Ugbo Gunmen attacked a church in Kwara State on Sunday, abducting eight worshippers during a service at ECWA Church Omugo in Ifelodun LGA. The attackers stormed the church,…

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Nigeria to Scrap Common Entrance Exam, Introduce Learner ID System

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government of Nigeria, led by Education Minister Tunji Alausa, has announced plans to scrap the Junior Secondary School Common Entrance Examination and introduce a Learner…

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Tinubu Meets Governors, Prioritises Security and Economic Relief

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday met with state governors in Lagos during the Eid al-Fitr celebration, where he addressed insecurity, rising living costs, and economic challenges,…

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SERAP Demands Transparency Over Alleged ₦210 Trillion Discrepancy in NNPCL Accounts

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio to ensure full transparency in the investigation of an alleged ₦210 trillion discrepancy involving…

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Dangote Succession Plan: Daughters Take Charge of Africa’s Largest Empire

By Elizabeth ugbo On February 16, 2026, Dangote Industries Limited announced major executive appointments in Lagos, Nigeria. The company elevated Mariya, Halima, and Fatima Dangote into key leadership roles. The…

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APC Fixes March 24 for Aspirants’ Screening Ahead of National Convention

By Elizabeth Ugbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Tuesday, March 24, for screening aspirants for national offices in Abuja, ahead of its March 27 National Convention, according to…

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Truck Fire at Otedola Bridge: Driver Escapes as LASTMA, Firefighters Respond Swiftly

By Elizabeth Ugbo A yet-to-be-identified driver narrowly escaped death on Saturday evening after a Mack truck caught fire at Alausa Secretariat, inward Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Lagos…

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Court Probes Alleged Bank Collusion in $43.5m Dividend Dispute Involving Indimi Sisters and Oriental Energy

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Abuja is examining allegations that commercial banks aided fund concealment in a garnishee case involving Ameena Indimi-Dalhatu and Zara Indimi against Oriental…

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ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as Rival Factions Battle for INEC Recognition

By Elizabeth Ugbo The leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escalated on March 16, 2026, in Abuja, as rival factions led by Nafiu Bala and David Mark clashed…

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