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Reps Dissolve Ad-Hoc Committees
The House of Representatives has dissolved all Ad-Hoc Committees with immediate effect. Clerk of the House, Sidi Ibrahim announced this in a statement on Saturday, saying the dissolution followed directives from Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. He explained that the directive followed earlier announcements, urging Ad-Hoc Committees to conclude their assignments and submit their reports in line […]
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Ex-IGP Adamu Wins Nasarawa SDP Guber Ticket
Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has clinched the governorship ticket of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nasarawa State for the 2027 election, promising to end years of bad governance. Adamu emerged winner of the fresh primary conducted by the party on Saturday in Lafia, the state capital. The SDP had fixed fresh […]
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Arsenal, Chelsea Collide In Blockbuster London Derby At The Emirates
The first seismic clash of the Premier League season arrives on Sunday as defending champions Arsenal welcome a resurgent Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium. With both sides boasting a perfect six points from their opening two games, this isn’t just a battle for north London bragging rights—it’s an early statement of intent in what promises […]
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Gumi took my Moroccan wife from me, says Kaduna businessman
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JAMB Sets 320 UTME Score, 80% SSCE Mark For Underage Admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has sets 320 UTME score and 80 per cent SSCE mark for underage admission into universities. The board stated this when it released the results of underage candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for viewing. The Board also disclosed that the admission process […]
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Suspected thugs attack journalists at APC rally in Kano
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2 Killed As Police Nab 7 Over Bauchi Communal Clash
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with a criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance and culpable homicide that occurred in Dass local government area of the state on Friday. Police preliminary investigation revealed that on on September 4, one Ibrahim El-Safwan, aka Jabala’i, of Bayan Fada area, Dass, allegedly conspired with his […]
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Mohbad: Family, fans await Sept 29 judgment
The death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, is set for another major legal development on September 29 when the Federal High Court in Abuja is expected to deliver judgment in a suit seeking a fresh police investigation into his death. The post Mohbad: Family, fans await Sept 29 judgment appeared first on Tribune Online.
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2027: NDC clarifies reports that it has no governorship candidates in 12 states
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Rights Group Tasks Fed Govt On Niger Abductions
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has demanded urgent action from the Federal Government over the reported abduction of about 600 residents during an August 22 attack on communities in Niger State. The rights group also expressed concern over reports that at least 40 people were killed in the attack, describing the incident […]
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Stop the money before it disappears, EFCC takes on new challenge
..Commission turns to 72-hour freezes By Soni Daniel, Emma Ujah & Luminous Jannamike A government account is debited. The money moves through another account, perhaps into a private company, and then into another. Before investigators react, it may have been converted to cryptocurrency or moved beyond Nigeria’s borders. By then, the investigation is no longer […] The post Stop the money before it disappears, EFCC takes on new challenge appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Lagos: Nigerian govt begins Kara Bridge repairs September 8
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Makinde cautions traditional rulers against partisan politics
Makinde, who is the 2027 presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), said he was ready to traverse the length and breadth of Nigeria in pursuit of his ambition and to seek the support of Nigerians for his presidential bid. The post Makinde cautions traditional rulers against partisan politics appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Failed Coup: Niger blames France, neighbouring countries, threatens international action
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Jigawa’s Educational Expenditure Hits N29bn
The Jigawa State government said it has spent N29.19 on the education sector in the first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, representing 11 per cent of the total budget allocated to the sector. The State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon Babangida Umar Gantsa, revealed this while speaking with newsmen in Dutse. The […]
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Rivers Assembly Probes Govt Funds Released To Pamo University
The Rivers State House of Assembly has launched an inquiry into funds released by the state government to the Pamo University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Port Harcourt, since the institution was established in 2017. The House, in a statement signed the chairman of Information Committee, Hon. Enemi George, said the investigation was ordered by the […]
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Hafsat Bakari’s Unit Comes Alive
Recent pronouncements from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit are reminiscent of the 2016 FBI Director, James Comey’s investigation into Hilary Clinton’s private servers ahead of the 2016 presidential election in the United States. Many pundits believe it helped swing the election in Donald Trump’s favour. Here in Nigeria, Hafsat Bakari, Director of NFIU, appears to […]
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High rents: Controversy trails Lagos Deputy Governor’s advice to young workers to live with parents
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EPL: He’s clever – Paul Merson names player Arsenal shouldn’t have let go
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After Ogogo, Alabi Ogundepo, who carries the tradition?
ON his 2007 album, ‘Controversy & Precision’, the late Fuji music maestro, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, did something noteworthy that went under the radar. The post After Ogogo, Alabi Ogundepo, who carries the tradition? appeared first on Tribune Online.
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International Youth Day: Uba Sani Gives Financial Support To Innovators
Governor Uba Sani has said youth empowerment is central to his administration’s philosophy and not just a mere slogan chanted at events. He noted that the Kaduna State government recognises that a society cannot secure prosperity by marginalising the generation that would inherit its institutions, its economy and its responsibilities. Governor Sani who disclosed this […]
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EPL: Haaland surpasses Mbappe, Ronaldo’s record after scoring for Man City
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Police Rescue 211 Kidnap Victims In Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State says it detained 6,240 suspects, recovered 156 firearms and 1,486 rounds of assorted ammunition, and rescued 211 kidnapped victims within 17 months of sustained security operations in the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of the commissioner of police, Mr […]
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Donor cuts, govt inaction negatively impact HIV patients in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (3)
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Edo Exempts Pre-2017 Workers From Contributory Pension Scheme
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the exemption of workers who were recruited before 2017 from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The affected pensioners and workers would be returned to the Defined Benefit Scheme. The state government enacted the State Contributory Pension Scheme Law in 2010 and implementation of the CPS commenced in February […]
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EPL: Jay Bothroyd names Man City star Arsenal should’ve signed for Arteta
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Ophthalmologists Migration Costs Nigeria $150,000 Each Yearly –Society
The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) says the migration of one ophthalmologist could cost the Nigerian economy about 150,000 dollars annually, amid growing concerns over the country’s eye-care workforce deficit. The President of the society, Dr Gloria Patrick-Ferife, disclosed this in a communiqué issued on Saturday at the end of the 51st Annual General Meeting […]
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Diphtheria: Kano Won’t Shut Schools, Parents Urge Vigilance
The Kano State government has ruled out the closure or postponement of schools over the ongoing outbreak of diphtheria, saying the current situation in the state does not warrant keeping children away from school. The state Ministry of Health, through its spokesperson, Nabilus Kofar-Naisa, said schools would resume as scheduled despite decisions by some states, […]
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Naira records N8.21 appreciation against dollar in first week of September
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Gov Buni ‌‌inaugurates Yobe Media Summit
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has called on journalists and social media influencers always to verify the information they churn out to members of the public. The governor cautioned the media practitioners while inaugurating the maiden edition of Yobe Media Summit organised by the state Ministry of Home Affairs, Information and Culture in […]
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My Aspiration To Lead Nigeria Not Regional–Makinde
Oyo State governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has declared that his presidential aspiration to govern the country is not regional, saying he would soon embark on a vigorous nationwide political campaign to seek the support of Nigerians. The governor stated this yesterday in Eruwa shortly after he was conferred with […]
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Why I gave EFCC ultimatum to reopen Atiku’s ‘financial crimes’ case – Ex-lawmaker
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Troops dislodge terrorists, recover machine gun, motorcycles in Sokoto
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Putin holds three-hour talks with Trump envoys on Ukraine war
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Army Organises Training For Borno Forest Guards
The first set of Borno State Forest Guards has completed a six-week intensive training programme organised by the Nigerian Army at the Miangu Range, Rukuba Barracks, Jos, Plateau State, in a major boost to the state’s efforts to strengthen its community-based security architecture. The passing-out ceremony held yesterday marked the completion of the training programme […]
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Why I left customer service representative job to become event planner — Moni Ajani
Monininuoluwa “Moni” Ajani is an award-winning event strategist, wedding planner, author, educator and founder of Mo’ Events Ville. In this interview with YETUNDE AJANAKU, she shares her journey from customer service to event planning The post Why I left customer service representative job to become event planner — Moni Ajani appeared first on Tribune Online.
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