62 m. ago Presidency Slams Sowore Over Planned ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protest To Aso Rock

The Presidency has condemned plans by activist Omoyele Sowore to stage a protest march to the Presidential Villa in Abuja over the continued detention of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Presidential Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a post on his official X […]

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2 h. ago Zulum Orders Probe After MURIC Alleges Harassment Of Women Over Hijab In Borno Hospitals

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said he received with great concern a statement by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) alleging the harassment of Muslim women for wearing hijab in some hospitals in Maiduguri, the State capital. He noted that while the government was not aware of any official report or complaint regarding such […]

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2 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Here are four African countries that have booked qualification

Four African nations, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria, have officially booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining read more 2026 World Cup: Here are four African countries that have booked qualification

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2 h. ago Ojo declares interest in Ekiti governorship election amid massive reception

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2026 election in Ekiti State, Engr Kayode Ojo, has officially declared his intention to contest the seat in the forthcoming election in the state. Ojo who stormed the APC secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, capital of the state on Thursday, was received […] The post Ojo declares interest in Ekiti governorship election amid massive reception appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Senate awaits official transmission of Amupitan’s nomination

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has said it will not comment on the nomination of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) until his name is formally transmitted to the upper chamber for screening. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, in a reaction […] The post Senate awaits official transmission of Amupitan’s nomination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ekiti guber: Atiku meets ADC aspirant, urges citizens to embrace coalition party

Tribune Online Ekiti guber: Atiku meets ADC aspirant, urges citizens to embrace coalition party "Alli is the first person I'm meeting that wants to contest for any political office in Ekiti under ADC... Ekiti guber: Atiku meets ADC aspirant, urges citizens to embrace coalition party Tribune Online

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4 h. ago UK announces temporary worker visa for bricklayers, fashion designers, HR officers, others

The United Kingdom’s (UK) Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has released a new report outlining 82 mid-skilled occupations eligible for temporary read more UK announces temporary worker visa for bricklayers, fashion designers, HR officers, others

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4 h. ago DSS cautions public against dismissed officer using agency’s name for fraud

The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned Nigerians against having any dealings with one Barry Donald, a dismissed staff read more DSS cautions public against dismissed officer using agency’s name for fraud

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4 h. ago Maiduguri: Zulum orders investigation into MURIC’s claims of hijab harassment

Tribune Online Maiduguri: Zulum orders investigation into MURIC’s claims of hijab harassment Zulum noted that while the government is not aware of any official report or complaint regarding such incidents, his administration has taken the allegations with utmost seriousness. Maiduguri: Zulum orders investigation into MURIC’s claims of hijab harassment Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Reform: Federal Government Mulls 1% Deduction For Police Trust Fund

The Federal Government is considering a proposal to strengthen police reforms through an upward review of funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) and the repeal of its six-year lifespan clause to make it a permanent agency. The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end […]

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7 h. ago Sokoto pilgrims agency begins 2026 Hajj preparations, sets December deadline

Tribune Online Sokoto pilgrims agency begins 2026 Hajj preparations, sets December deadline He warned registration officers against enrolling foreigners or individuals with questionable identities... Sokoto pilgrims agency begins 2026 Hajj preparations, sets December deadline Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Fed Poly Ayede ranked 7th in National Tertiary Institutions’ assessment

Tribune Online Fed Poly Ayede ranked 7th in National Tertiary Institutions’ assessment The Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, has emerged seventh in the latest national ranking of tertiary institutions in Nigeria, according to an assessment conducted by an international research and evaluation body, Pole Global Marketing (PGM). The exercise, which evaluated over 180 universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country, recognised the institution among the […] Fed Poly Ayede ranked 7th in National Tertiary Institutions’ assessment Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Abakaliki LG Chair Makes NIN Mandatory For Renting Apartments To Boost Security

  Abakaliki Local Government Area (LGA) Chairman, Mr. Stephen Nwogha, has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) and other relevant personal information will now be required for anyone seeking to rent an apartment within the council. The chairman revealed this policy while presenting a report on his two-year tenure in office on Wednesday in […] The post Abakaliki LG Chair Makes NIN Mandatory For Renting Apartments To Boost Security appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Funso Doherty Declares Governorship Ambition Ahead Of 2027 Lagos Polls

Former Lagos State governorship candidate, Funso Doherty, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 elections. He asserted that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) can be defeated in the state. The announcement was made on Thursday,  during an interview on Silverbird Television. Doherty, who ran under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in previous […] The post Funso Doherty Declares Governorship Ambition Ahead Of 2027 Lagos Polls appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nigerian Actor Frank Donga Relocates From Nigeria, Takes Up Canadian Government Job

Nigerian actor and comedian Frank Donga has begun a new role as a multimedia communications specialist with the government of Saskatchewan, Canada. The news emerged on Wednesday after a screenshot from the official Saskatchewan government website went viral, listing Donga—whose real name is Kunle Idowu—in the provincial directory. The listing indicates that the recently relocated […] The post Nigerian Actor Frank Donga Relocates From Nigeria, Takes Up Canadian Government Job appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Police disburse N66m to families of fallen officers in Plateau

Emmanuel Adesina, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command has presented cheques worth over N66 million to families of police read more Police disburse N66m to families of fallen officers in Plateau

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10 h. ago Plateau Police Commissioner Rewards Families Of Fallen Officers With N66m

Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, on Wednesday, fulfilled a promise to the families of police officers who died in active service. He presented welfare cheques worth over N66 million to their widows and dependants, recognizing the sacrifices of the fallen officers. The presentation took place at the Plateau State Police Command […] The post Plateau Police Commissioner Rewards Families Of Fallen Officers With N66m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s Economic Decline Began After PDP Left Power — Ologunagba

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that Nigeria was Africa’s leading economy and the top destination for foreign investment when it left office in 2015. The opposition party blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for reversing the country’s economic progress and eroding the gains achieved under its administration. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo […] The post Nigeria’s Economic Decline Began After PDP Left Power — Ologunagba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago INEC Staff Sang Farewell Praise, Not Dirge, For Yakubu – Spokesman

Rotimi Oyekanmi, spokesman of the immediate-past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has dismissed reports suggesting that the staff of the commission sang a “funeral song” for his principal during his exit from office. Oyekanmi, who exited the commission alongside Yakubu, said the reports were a deliberate attempt to distort […]

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12 h. ago HAGO Africa Launches In Nigeria To Connect Millions To Verified Local Service Providers

  HAGO Africa, a fast-growing digital marketplace for services, has officially launched operations in Nigeria, making it easier, safer, and faster for customers to find trusted service providers, from everyday artisans to top-tier professionals.   The platform connects customers to verified vendors in their city, combining location-based search, an escrow payment system, and in-app chat […]

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