10 h. ago Adamawa Govt Opens Applications For 2026 Special Female Scholarship

The Adamawa State Scholarship Trust Fund (ASSTF) has announced the commencement of applications for the Adamawa State Government 2026 Special Female Scholarship, aimed at supporting eligible female students from the state. In a public notice issued in Yola, the Trust Fund invited suitably qualified candidates to apply for the scholarship through its official online portal. […]

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23 h. ago ‘Save Your Life First, Don’t Fight Criminals’, Police Advise Nigerians

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has urged Nigerians to prioritise their safety and avoid confrontations with criminals during attacks, emphasising that life preservation should come before any attempt to resist or fight back. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, gave the advice on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s current affairs […]

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23 h. ago ‘Nigeria A Stabilising Force In West Africa’, Says Polish Ambassador

The Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Michał Cygan, has described Nigeria as a stabilising force in the West African region, citing the critical role of the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in counter-insurgency and regional security efforts. The Ambassador stated this on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, during a courtesy visit to […]

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24 h. ago “Alaafin ‘Handshake Snub’ Not Intentional” — Olubadan of Ibadan

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Arusa 1, has dismissed insinuations making the rounds on social media that he deliberately snubbed the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, during a recent public function in Ibadan, Oyo State, insisting that the incident was neither intentional nor disrespectful. Speaking during an interview with journalists in […] The post “Alaafin ‘Handshake Snub’ Not Intentional” — Olubadan of Ibadan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Osun governorship: APC candidate’s ‘penalty kick’ claim derided by Adeleke ally

A chieftain of the Imole Grassroots Mobilisation Network, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has dismissed as “laughable and empty” claims by the All read more Osun governorship: APC candidate’s ‘penalty kick’ claim derided by Adeleke ally

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41 h. ago JAMB warns against biodata changes, double registration for 2026 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has issued detailed warnings on biodata integrity, biometric capture, and identity verification for candidates participating in the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry registration exercise. In a Tuesday statement signed by the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Board warned candidates against post-registration biodata changes. PUNCH Online earlier reported that the Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-warns-against-biodata-changes-double-registration-for-2026-utme/

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46 h. ago ADC faction woos Jonathan, Saraki, Makinde in fresh expansion drive

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) launches a major expansion drive, inviting prominent figures like Goodluck Jonathan and Bukola Saraki to join the par Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-faction-woos-jonathan-saraki-makinde-in-fresh-expansion-drive/

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47 h. ago La Liga: Jurgen Klopp linked with Real Madrid head coach role

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is a potential candidate for the Real Madrid head coach job. Find out if the German could move to La Liga. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-jurgen-klopp-linked-with-real-madrid-head-coach-role/

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47 h. ago 2026 Election: Court Sacks Ekiti PDP Guber Candidate Oluyede, Orders Fresh Primaries

In his reaction, the South-West zonal Publicity Secretary of PDP, Sanya Atofarati, noted that the party has the right to appeal the judgment, exuding confidence that PDP's legal team will act on it immediately. The post 2026 Election: Court Sacks Ekiti PDP Guber Candidate Oluyede, Orders Fresh Primaries appeared first on Channels Television.

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54 h. ago Board Urges Institutions To Comply With Admission Guidelines

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned tertiary institutions against admitting lower-ranked candidates and bypassing higher-ranked ones. The board directed the immediate reversal of such irregular admissions, warning all institutions to strictly adhere to the established guidelines governing the selection and admission of candidates. A statement by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, […]

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55 h. ago Police summon Danagogo, ex–Rivers SSG over alleged plot to assassinate Wike

The Nigeria Police Force has invited Tammy Danagogo, former Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), to Abuja for questioning read more Police summon Danagogo, ex–Rivers SSG over alleged plot to assassinate Wike

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56 h. ago Awujale Stool: 95 Princes, Princesses Of Fusegbuwa Ruling House Jostle For Throne

As the Fusengbuwa Ruling House resumed the nomination process of a candidate to occupy the vacant stool of Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland on Monday, no fewer than 96 princes and princesses obtained nomination forms to enable them to participate in the process. The Olori Ebi of Fusegbuwa Ruling House, who is also Otunba […]

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3 d. ago Michael Carrick emerges favourite for Man United caretaker coach

Former England midfielder Michael Carrick has emerged as the leading candidate to be appointed Manchester United’s caretaker head coach, according read more Michael Carrick emerges favourite for Man United caretaker coach

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3 d. ago Osun poll: I have no competitor, APC candidate Oyebamiji boasts

APC’s Osun poll candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, declares he has no real challenger for the 2026 election, calling it a ‘penalty kick’ for his party. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-i-have-no-competitor-apc-candidate-oyebamiji-boasts/

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3 d. ago Security Checkpoints Causing Gridlock On Nigerian Roads — Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over what he described as the growing danger posed by poorly positioned security checkpoints across Nigeria, warning that they were contributing significantly to traffic gridlock and endangering lives. Obi disclosed on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday that during the recent festive season, he […]

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4 d. ago ‘We help firms build better teams, stronger governance structures, and more productive work cultures’

Ajoke Ayo Ogunsan is one of Nigeria’s most visible female voices in ethical leadership, enterprise development and hospitality management. As read more ‘We help firms build better teams, stronger governance structures, and more productive work cultures’

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4 d. ago How Kaduna is addressing rapid urbanisation through effective transport administration, by Ibrahim

Inuwa Ibrahim is the current managing director, Kaduna Line, overseeing Director General, Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority. He has his read more How Kaduna is addressing rapid urbanisation through effective transport administration, by Ibrahim

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4 d. ago ‘The Church cannot be perfect because there are human beings involved’

In this interview, Joshua Afolabi, the general overseer of Palace Fire Chapel, Lagos, spoke about his expectations for 2026, as read more ‘The Church cannot be perfect because there are human beings involved’

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5 d. ago Federal Government, ASUU Set To Sign Fresh Agreement January 14

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to sign a fresh agreement on Wednesday, January 14, to strengthen industrial harmony and improve conditions in Nigeria’s university system. This was contained in an official invitation issued by the Federal Ministry of Education through the University Education Department and addressed to […]

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5 d. ago 2027: “ADC Lacks Resourceful, Focused Master Politician Like Tinubu” – Datti Baba

A former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has told the African Democratic Congress, ADC, that it does not have among its fold politicians in the calibre of late former President Muhammadu Buhari or Bola Tinubu, who he described as a resourceful, focused and determined master politicians. Baba-Ahmed suggested that the ADC […] The post 2027: “ADC Lacks Resourceful, Focused Master Politician Like Tinubu” – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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