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November 1, 2026 12:22 am
Amnesty Programme spent N6.8bn on laptops, others – Report
November 1, 2026 12:08 am
APGA candidates fear protest votes over Soludo-Tinubu pact
November 1, 2026 12:07 am
Fresh Ebola scare as NCDC isolates two
November 1, 2026 12:00 am
Yayi renews promise to youth empowerment
November 1, 2026 12:00 am
Abia debt stock drops to N48.6bn – Otti
November 1, 2026 12:00 am
CAN confirms appeal of Borno woman’s conviction
‘Nigeria needs $336.5bn for climate action’
November 1, 2026 12:30 am
11 suspects arrested over attacks on Sowore
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30 nabbed for sanitation offences in Ondo
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Ogun gov lauded on economic growth
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Dangote refinery exports exceeded domestic supply in September – Report
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LASERC sets up panel to tackle billing
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Amnesty Programme spent N6.8bn on laptops, others – Report
The Presidential Amnesty Programme spent N6.8bn on goods and services between May and December 2025, with N5.47bn used to procure 4,000 laptops….
APGA candidates fear protest votes over Soludo-Tinubu pact
APGA candidates in Anambra fear protest votes and losing to the NDC after Governor Soludo agreed to coordinate President Tinubu’s 2027 campaign….
Fresh Ebola scare as NCDC isolates two
Fresh fears of an Ebola outbreak have emerged in Nigeria after the NCDC isolated two suspected cases in the North-East pending laboratory results….
Ogun APC governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola (Yayi), has pledged to sustain efforts to empower young people at a mega rally in Ijebu-Ode ahead of 2027….
Abia debt stock drops to N48.6bn – Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says the state’s debt stock has dropped from N147.2bn to N48.6bn, a reduction of over N90bn since his administration….
CAN confirms appeal of Borno woman’s conviction
The Christian Association of Nigeria has confirmed an appeal against the conviction of a Christian woman, Lami Dawa, in Borno State over her faith….
Police in Ekiti State have arrested 11 suspects in connection with the recent attack on the AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in Ado-Ekiti….
30 nabbed for sanitation offences in Ondo
No fewer than 30 people have been arrested in Ondo State for allegedly violating environmental sanitation regulations during the monthly exercise….
Ogun gov lauded on economic growth
Community leaders, traders, and artisans in Ogun State have commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his administration’s development initiatives and support fo…
Dangote refinery exports exceeded domestic supply in September – Report
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported 54.63m litres of fuel daily in September, exceeding the 39.98m litres supplied to the Nigerian market, a report sho…
LASERC sets up panel to tackle billing
The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has set up panels to resolve unresolved disputes between consumers and providers over billing and meterin…
New tax rule authorises lifestyle audit to detect hidden income
The Nigerian government has authorised tax authorities to conduct lifestyle audits to estimate undeclared income under the new Presumptive Tax Regulations….
INEC rules out shifting 2027 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission has ruled out any postponement of the 2027 general elections, insisting the electoral timetable is fixed….
A community in Ilorin East, Kwara State, has appealed to the government to rescue four family members abducted by suspected kidnappers on October 25….
Maltina Teacher of the Year: Lagos teacher wins N10m, car
A Lagos teacher, Adeyemo Busayo, has won the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year award, securing a N10m cash prize and a brand-new Honda HR-V….
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has warned his supporters to stop using grandiose titles like ‘Jinx Breaker’ and address him simply as ‘Mr Governor’…
APC primary: Uzodimma, Okorocha camps split over court ruling
Supporters of Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma and ex-governor Rochas Okorocha are clashing over a court ruling that declared Okorocha the APC Imo West candidate…
INEC lists 35 candidates for Taraba senate seats
The Independent National Electoral Commission has listed 35 candidates from various political parties to contest for the three senatorial seats in Taraba S…
Reactions as Tinubu Chinese tablets go viral
Nigerians criticise the alleged production of 40,000 campaign tablets in China bearing President Bola Tinubu’s name, questioning why they were not made loc…
Atiku, Tambuwal decry attack on Sokoto ADC gov candidate
Former VP Atiku Abubakar and Senator Aminu Tambuwal have condemned the alleged attack on ADC’s Sokoto governorship candidate, Manir Dan’iya, by state secur…
FG urged to make jobs accessible to PWDs
An NGO has urged the Federal Government to expand disability-inclusive policies in employment and education to tackle poverty and promote PWDs’ participati…
2027: S’West ADC leaders revolt against Atiku
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress in the South-West have expressed dissatisfaction with Atiku Abubakar for allegedly marginalising the party struc…
Lawal presents staff of office to 19 emirs
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has presented staff of office and official vehicles to 19 emirs, urging them to govern with fairness and integrity….
Reps seek commission for retired police officers’ welfare
The House of Representatives is considering a bill to establish a commission for retired police officers’ welfare, healthcare, and post-service support….
EDC, partners target SME funding, market access across Africa
The Enterprise Development Centre will host a Pan-African conference in Lagos to tackle SME funding and market access barriers for over 500 entrepreneurs….
How bandits ambushed Kwara private security operatives
The chairman of Iru Ekun Security Network narrates how suspected bandits ambushed and brutalised six of his men in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara St…
Nigerians lose N75bn yearly to visa refusals, fees – Report
Nigerians lose at least N75bn annually to non-refundable visa application fees, with high refusal rates from Canada, the UK, and Schengen countries….
APC group to fly 1,000 Nigerians home for poll
An APC group plans to sponsor the return of 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa to enable them to vote in the forthcoming presidential election….
2027: Yari banks on Tinubu’s performance for re-election
APC campaign DG, Abdulaziz Yari, says the party will rely on President Bola Tinubu’s performance record to persuade Nigerians to re-elect him in 2027….
Edo residents now call me ‘Okpe’s baby’ — Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says he supports President Tinubu’s economic reforms because they are yielding results, citing a stronger naira….
Ogoni youths demand Bori State, implementation of dialogue report
A coalition of Ogoni youth groups has called on President Tinubu to implement the Ogoni dialogue report, insisting on the creation of Bori State….