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SAN to Nasarawa govt: Your silence on mass killing of Tiv indigenes dangerous
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Terkaa Aondo, has demanded urgent action from the Nasarawa State Government over the killing of Tiv indigenes, warning that continued silence and inaction could worsen insecurity and trigger further attacks across several local government areas of the state. The post SAN to Nasarawa govt: Your silence on mass killing of Tiv indigenes dangerous appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kano Emirship tussle to end soon — State govt
The Kano State government has disclosed that the lingering Emirship tussle in the state would soon come to an end as some of the contenders will step down for the other peacefully. The post Kano Emirship tussle to end soon — State govt appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Lawyers storm finance ministry over unpaid N4 trillion contractors’ debt
By John Alechenu Abuja: –Legal practitioners numbering over 500 acting under the aegis of Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice, stormed the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, to join the protest by indigenous contractors demanding the payment of an estimated N4 trillion for completed capital projects. The legal practitioners, who were also joined by other […] The post Lawyers storm finance ministry over unpaid N4 trillion contractors’ debt appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Petrol to cost more as crude oil price rises further
"But while crude oil price increased by 6.2 per cent, the local retail price increased by 14.3 per cent, indicating that local oil companies more than doubled the rate of increases in their main input cost, crude oil." The post Petrol to cost more as crude oil price rises further appeared first on Vanguard News.
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How AI stories quietly took over my screen — and what it means for Kannywood, By Fatimah Yusuf Usman
This is why the Kannywood conversation is timely. With NITDA announcing a partnership with the Future Map Foundation to establish a world-class film studio in Kano to support the industry’s digital growth, the focus must go beyond infrastructure. Capacity-building programmes are equally essential to equip filmmakers, writers, editors, and creatives with the skills to navigate […] The post How AI stories quietly took over my screen — and what it means for Kannywood, By Fatimah Yusuf Usman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Disobeying Court rder comes with consequences, Wike advises JUAC 
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reminded FCT workers, under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), that the strike issue was still in court and advised them to obey court order, saying disobeying court order comes with consequences.  Wike stated this while handing over 12 new ambulances to FCT hospitals […] The post Disobeying Court rder comes with consequences, Wike advises JUAC  appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FULL LIST: Top 10 African countries with strongest military in 2026
Africa’s military landscape has continued to evolve, with several countries expanding their defence capabilities and strengthening their overall military power. According to the Global Firepower Index, they evaluate the military The post FULL LIST: Top 10 African countries with strongest military in 2026 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Find out more as expert chart path to clean energy cooking in Nigeria
Experts say Nigeria can achieve its 2030 clean cooking target by aligning carbon markets, tax reforms and manufacturing, with BURN driving solutions nationwide.
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Fela Kuti becomes first African to receive Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys, making him the first African artist to earn the honour nearly three decades after his death.
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Don Highlights Language As Strategic Tool For Tourism Growth, National Unity
A Professor of English at Lagos State University (LASU), Ayotunde Olutumbi Ayodele, has called on the Federal Government to institutionalise a national language policy, not only for national cohesion but…
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Why Nigeria needs a national crisis communication hub, By Shuaib S. Agaka
The broader lesson is clear: in the digital age, speed without credibility is dangerous. Accuracy, transparency, and trust must move just as fast. The National Crisis Communication Hub seeks to institutionalise these principles, ensuring that Nigeria’s democracy is judged by facts — not by manufactured narratives. Nigeria’s information space has evolved from a battleground of […] The post Why Nigeria needs a national crisis communication hub, By Shuaib S. Agaka appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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At-Tanzeel Schools Hosts Inaugural Inter-House Sports, Celebrates Talent And Teamwork
At-Tanzeel Schools, one of Lagos’ leading faith-based institutions, has held the maiden edition of its Inter-House Sports Competition at the YABATECH Sports Complex, Lagos, on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The…
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Court awards N30m to ex-NIMASA chief over link to soldiers’ killings
Delta State High Court in Bomadi has awarded N30 million in damages against International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) and one of its reporters, Isaac Markson, for a defamatory publication The post Court awards N30m to ex-NIMASA chief over link to soldiers’ killings appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Senior lawyer seeks action against killings
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Terkaa Aondo, has demanded action from Nasarawa State for the killing of Tiv indigenes. He warned that continued silence and inaction could worsen insecurity and The post Senior lawyer seeks action against killings appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Anyim urges conviction-driven Christian leadership
The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International, Nigeria, yesterday, unveiled the logo for its 2026 Lagos National Convention at a briefing at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Maitama, Abuja, with former Senate The post Anyim urges conviction-driven Christian leadership appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Residents give Ododo kudos for development at second anniversary
Public Affairs Analyst, Dr Mahmoud Alfa, and residents have lauded Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, for his transformative leadership and impact in his second year in  office. In a statement, The post Residents give Ododo kudos for development at second anniversary appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Obanikoro honoured as Ilera Eko champion
Ilera Eko team of Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has recognised Senior Special Assistant of Parastatals Monitoring Office (PMO), Ibrahim Obanikoro, for his support of the state’s health insurance The post Obanikoro honoured as Ilera Eko champion appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Experts Warn Against Social Media Influence On Muslim Marriages At Ummahaat Day 2026
Thousands of married Muslim women from Lagos and beyond converged on the Blueroof Event Centre, Agege, on Sunday for Ummahaat Day 2026, where Islamic scholars and marriage counsellors urged participants…
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‘Turkish investors should explore Nigeria’s $255b market for industrial, business expansion’
The Chairman of the Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), Dele Oye, has urged Turkish investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s estimated $255 billion market size to expand their industrial footprint. Oye The post ‘Turkish investors should explore Nigeria’s $255b market for industrial, business expansion’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Alleged N80.2billion fraud: Court okays Yahaya Bello’s trip to Makkah for Umrah
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has got the nod of a Federal High Court in Abuja to travel to Makkah in Saudi Arabia for the lesser hajj (Umrah) to The post Alleged N80.2billion fraud: Court okays Yahaya Bello’s trip to Makkah for Umrah appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Court appoints administrator for Sujimoto Holdings
The Federal High Court in Lagos has appointed Mr. Omobolaji Bello as the Administrator of Sujimoto Holdings Limited. The order places the company under administration, with Mr. Bello assuming the The post Court appoints administrator for Sujimoto Holdings appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Hashim faults Fed Govt’s alleged North-South dichotomy
A presidential hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has accused some aides to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to divide the country along regional and ethnic lines. The post Hashim faults Fed Govt’s alleged North-South dichotomy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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DataPro unveils activities for 2026 Privacy Week, sets agenda
A data protection compliance organisation (DPCO), DataPro, has announced a series of activities to mark this year’s Privacy Week. This year’s theme is: Privacy in the Age of Emerging Technologies: The post DataPro unveils activities for 2026 Privacy Week, sets agenda appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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ASCON begins nationwide public service exam
The Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) has begun this year’s Public Service Examination (PSE) across the country. It started yesterday and will end today. This is part of its The post ASCON begins nationwide public service exam appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Oyebanji preaches politics without bitterness
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has canvassed entrenchment of politics without bitterness, to ensure a more virile, stronger and lasting democracy that will deliver quality governance to Nigerians. As Ekiti The post Oyebanji preaches politics without bitterness appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Ekiti govt targets N8.8tr GDP for this year
Ekiti State Government has projected a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of N8.8 trillion for 2026 fiscal year, as it unveiled the breakdown of its N415.57billion Budget of Impactful Governance. Commissioner The post Ekiti govt targets N8.8tr GDP for this year appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FUOYE to hold 10th convocation, valedictory session for outgoing VC
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is set to hold its 10th convocation and valedictory session for its outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. The week-long event scheduled to be kick started The post FUOYE to hold 10th convocation, valedictory session for outgoing VC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Commuters lament gridlock amid Kara bridge repairs
Motorists and commuters on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are facing gruelling hours in traffic, as the Federal Ministry of Works narrows Kara bridge for expansion joint repairs, leaving motorists trapped with little The post Commuters lament gridlock amid Kara bridge repairs appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Hamzat emphasises planning as foundation for development
Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat has said effective physical planning remained the backbone of a safe, functional and prosperous state. He spoke yesterday during a ‘Fire Chat’ with The post Hamzat emphasises planning as foundation for development appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Cleric thanks God for enjoying grace
The General Overseer of Christ Gospel International,  Prophet Samuel Olabode, has said nowadays when spirituality often seems distant from enterprise, for him to combine the two, is a grace from The post Cleric thanks God for enjoying grace appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FCT workers appeal Industrial Court ruling, resume strike
The workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) yesterday resumed the indefinite strike they began on January 19 over unresolved welfare issues. The post FCT workers appeal Industrial Court ruling, resume strike appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Firm offers free medical outreach in Ondo
As part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the passing of the Osemawe of Ondo Town, Oba  Festus Ibidapo Adedisewo Adesanoye (Osungbedelola II), a free medical outreach was organised The post Firm offers free medical outreach in Ondo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Cult-suspects after my life, inspector petitions IG, Lagos CP
An  Inspector Odekunle Najeem has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, and Lagos State Police Commissioner, Mr. Moshood Jimoh, to save him from an eight-member cult gang The post Cult-suspects after my life, inspector petitions IG, Lagos CP appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Alcohol in sachet ban: Producing firms not shut, says NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared that it has not shut any alcohol-producing company in enforcing the ban on the production and sale The post Alcohol in sachet ban: Producing firms not shut, says NAFDAC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NAFRC prepares 718 soldiers for retirement
The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi has started a six-month intensive training for 718 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs). This training, which would run till June, will equip the The post NAFRC prepares 718 soldiers for retirement appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Two arraigned over protest in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command yesterday arraigned activists Comrade Hassan Taiwo, popularly known as Soweto, and Dele Frank before a Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court over their alleged involvement in a The post Two arraigned over protest in Lagos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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