4 h. ago FG Reopens All Shut 47 Unity Schools, Vows To Ensure Students’ Safety

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of students and the continuity of education nationwide following the reopening of all 47 Unity Colleges earlier this month. The Federal Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. According to the […] The post FG Reopens All Shut 47 Unity Schools, Vows To Ensure Students’ Safety appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “I Found Official Documents Bearing Forged Signatures Of My Father” – Fatima Buhari

Fatima Buhari, the daughter of the late Muhammadu Buhari, says that her father’s signature was forged on official documents during his presidency. Buhari’s daughter shared her account in ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, a biography written by Charles Omole. Fatima, a forensic auditor, said she reviewed some documents and showed her […] The post “I Found Official Documents Bearing Forged Signatures Of My Father” – Fatima Buhari appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago House Of Reps. Amends Electoral Act, Approves Mandatory Electronic Transmission Of Results

The house of representatives has approved a proposal mandating the real-time transmission of election results. The resolution was adopted on Wednesday during the clause-by-clause consideration of the report seeking an amendment to the Electoral Act 2022. The approved clause states that the “presiding officer shall electronically transmit the results from each polling unit to the […] The post House Of Reps. Amends Electoral Act, Approves Mandatory Electronic Transmission Of Results appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Ribadu Admits Giving Weapons To Vigilantes To Support Security Forces Against Terrorist In Kwara

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has admitted giving arms to Vigilantes to support security forces in countering terrorism, banditry and other criminal elements in difficult terrains. A statement by the Head, Strategic Communications, National Counter Terrorism Centre, ONSA, Mr Abu Michael, said pursuant to Part III, Sections 4, 5, and 6 of […] The post Ribadu Admits Giving Weapons To Vigilantes To Support Security Forces Against Terrorist In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers

Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, on Wednesday met Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso junta leader, in Ouagadougou, the country’s capital city. Tuggar, who led a Nigerian delegation to the country, said in a press conference that the mission was initiated by President Bola Tinubu. The meeting comes nearly two weeks after 11 Nigerian soldiers, aboard […] The post Tuggar Vists Burkina Faso Military Junta Leader Traoré Over Captured Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Cash limits and the informal economy: Inside Nigeria’s quiet monetary revolution

Nigeria’s decision to tighten cash-withdrawal limits has triggered fresh debate across markets, boardrooms and the informal economy. Under the new read more Cash limits and the informal economy: Inside Nigeria’s quiet monetary revolution

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25 h. ago Dangote’s Petition: NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed Resigns After Meeting With Tinubu, Replacement Sent To Senate For Approval

Farouk Ahmed, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has resigned following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, on Wednesday, summoned Ahmed to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following allegations of economic sabotage and corruption. Gbenga Komolafe, the CEO of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission […] The post Dangote’s Petition: NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed Resigns After Meeting With Tinubu, Replacement Sent To Senate For Approval appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Motorists Flood MRS Filling Station In Lagos After Reducing Fuel Price To N739/litre, PETROAN kicks

Some MRS filling stations in Lagos on Tuesday dropped the price of petrol to N739 per litre, triggering long queues of vehicles seeking to buy the commodity at the outlets. The Punch visited parts of Lagos and Ogun states, and observed that the MRS filling station in Alapere recorded a large turnout of buyers, many […] The post Motorists Flood MRS Filling Station In Lagos After Reducing Fuel Price To N739/litre, PETROAN kicks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago “Don’t Try To Reach 2026 W/Cup From Backdoor” – DR Congo Slams Nigeria Over Petition To FIFA

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted to reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) petitioned FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Leopards during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. Responding to the development, the Congolese team, through a post on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, warned Nigeria […] The post “Don’t Try To Reach 2026 W/Cup From Backdoor” – DR Congo Slams Nigeria Over Petition To FIFA appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Tinubu Holds Overnight Meeting With NLC In Aso Villa To Avert Proposed Nationwide Protest

In a bid to persuade organised labour to shelve the planned nationwide protests over the worsening security situation in the country, President Bola Tinubu met with labour leaders Tuesday night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. However, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, told journalists after the meeting that the union would continue its […] The post Tinubu Holds Overnight Meeting With NLC In Aso Villa To Avert Proposed Nationwide Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Kwara Govt Confirms Nabbed Armed Men Are Miyetti Allah Members From NSA Ribadu

The Kwara State Government has clarified that the armed men recently apprehended by soldiers in the state, initially believed to be bandits, are members of Miyetti Allah participating in a federal security operation coordinated through the Office of the National Security Adviser. The clarification comes in the wake of public concern following reports by SaharaReporters […] The post Kwara Govt Confirms Nabbed Armed Men Are Miyetti Allah Members From NSA Ribadu-Led Security Operation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago US Includes Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions

The United States has added Nigeria to a list of countries facing partial travel restrictions, citing “security and documentation” concerns. The White House announced the presidential proclamation on Tuesday, updating its list of countries facing full and partial travel restrictions. Nigeria was among 15 mostly African countries, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, […] The post US Includes Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Police Arrest Popular TikToker Peller For Alleged Suicide After Reckless Driving

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained, for further investigation, Habeeb Hamzat aka ‘PELLER’, subsequent to the viral video that surfaced online on Sunday 14th December, 2025, in which he was seen driving recklessly, leading to a dangerous road crash and serious motor accident, while the incident was being live-streamed, thereby endangering his […] The post Police Arrest Popular TikToker Peller For Alleged Suicide After Reckless Driving appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago “Court Has Ruled Regina Must Undergo Drug Rehab, Be Assessed By Social Welfare Before Accessing Children” – Ned Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko has rejected claims by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, that she has been denied access to their children, insisting that a court has already set conditions she must meet before contact can be restored. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his communications team and shared on his X account, Nwoko […] The post “Court Has Ruled Regina Must Undergo Drug Rehab, Be Assessed By Social Welfare Before Accessing Children” – Ned Nwoko appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Gas Pipeline Vandalised, Lands Nigerians In Nationwide Blackout

Electricity generation on the national grid dropped on Tuesday following gas supply constraints caused by a reported vandalism incident within the upstream gas pipeline network, the Nigerian Independent System Operator has said. NISO disclosed that the incident disrupted gas supply to several gas-fired power plants, leading to a sharp decline in available generation capacity on […] The post Gas Pipeline Vandalised, Lands Nigerians In Nationwide Blackout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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50 h. ago ICPC Confirms Receiving Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed receiving the petition by the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Ahmed Farouk, over alleged corruption and financial impropriety. The ICPC, in a statement by spokesperson, John Okor Odey, said it […] The post ICPC Confirms Receiving Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Revived As FIFA Investigatives DR Congo For Playing Nine Ineligibility Players During Africa Play

FIFA investigates alleged ineligible players in DR Congo squad, leaving Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive. Nigeria’s hopes of a return to the FIFA World Cup remain alive as world football’s governing body continues to scrutinise the eligibility of players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) during the African playoffs for […] The post Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Revived As FIFA Investigatives DR Congo For Playing Nine Ineligibility Players During Africa Play-Offs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Actress Doris Ogala Vows To Sue Pastor Chris Okafor For Marrying Another Woman After Allegedly Promising Her Marriage

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has announced her intention to take legal action against Pastor Chris Okafor, alleging that he reneged on a promise to marry her and instead married another woman. Ogala made the claim during a recent live discussion with media personality Daddy Freeze, where she spoke at length about her past relationship with […] The post Actress Doris Ogala Vows To Sue Pastor Chris Okafor For Marrying Another Woman After Allegedly Promising Her Marriage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago TECNO Announces the 10 Winners of the #MyPowerMoment Challenge across Africa.

The TECNO #MyPowerMoment Challenge has officially come to a close, and it delivered on its promise. What began as a bold call for African stories became a continent-wide celebration of creativity, football passion, and powerful self-expression inspired by AFCON. Designed to honor African creativity, resilience, and self-belief, the challenge invited students and creators across East […] The post TECNO Announces the 10 Winners of the #MyPowerMoment Challenge across Africa. appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Oxygen X Takes Credit Access to the Streets, Empowering Nigeria’s Informal Economy

Oxygen X Finance Company activated a community-focused roadshow at Balogun and the Trade Fair Market from the 9th to 12th read more Oxygen X Takes Credit Access to the Streets, Empowering Nigeria’s Informal Economy

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