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2027: Why NDC, other Opposition Parties must Rethink Zoning Presidency To South – Atiku warns
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned opposition parties against zoning their 2027 presidential ticket to the South, saying such a move could weaken chances of defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olusola Sanni, Atiku described the push as “self-defeating and intellectually dishonest,” insisting politics should be based on strategy…
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Nigerian Govt scraps UTME requirement for NCE candidates
Candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in colleges of education will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced this on Monday during JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting in Abuja. Under the new guidelines, prospective students will…
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INEC to engage 1.4m corps members for 2027 general election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that over 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps will be deployed for the 2027 general election. The Chairman of INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle O. Nafiu, at the…
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JAMB pegs university admission cut-off mark at 150
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the official minimum admissable cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria for the 2026 academic session. The examination body made announcement at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions, held at Body of Bencher Auditorium, Abuja. According to JAMB, the minimum admissable cut-off mark for…
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Kwara court jails truck driver, orders forfeiture of 25 tons of lithium minerals in Ilorin
In its ongoing clampdown on illegal mining activities, the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, has secured the conviction of a 50-year-old truck driver, Kasimu Bawa, from Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. He was jailed for unlawful possession of solid minerals valued at N2.4million. Bawa was sentenced to two years imprisonment by Justice…
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Shiroro airstrikes: 70 bandits killed as Defence HQ debunks report of civilian casualties
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied reports alleging that civilians were killed during a recent aerial bombardment carried out in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, insisting that the operation specifically targeted armed bandits and terrorist hideouts. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the…
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Police begin investigation into fatal shooting incident in Benin
Edo State Police Command has commenced investigation into a fatal shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, 10th May, 2026 at about 1700hrs around the University of Benin axis, Benin City. Preliminary investigation according to the police, revealed that three occupants of a Mercedes-Benz GLK vehicle namely; Onwuke Blessed ‘M’, Alexander Omogiate ‘M’, and Chinenye Christian…
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Tinubu: Pa Fasoranti remains ardent voice for Nigeria’s unity, citizen’s dignity
President Bola Tinubu has, again, showered encomiums on the leader of the Afenifere socio-political group, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as a steadfast voice for the unity of Nigeria and the dignity of the citizens. He said the elder statesman has spent most part of his century of life sacrificing his comfort to fight for…
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Tinubu appoints Maj. Gen. Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa (Rtd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, in recognition of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture. This is contained in a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…
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Police raid drug hideout, nab 3 female suspects; recover 640 grams of Canadian loud, 21 bottles of codeine, others
Delta State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse across the state. Police spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Asaba. SP Edafe said operatives of Area Command, Effurun, acted on credible intelligence regarding the activities of…