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Tinubu approves N2bn for Rukuba victims, tasks Plateau leaders on peace

Tinubu approves N2bn for Rukuba victims, tasks Plateau leaders on peace

JAMB extends 2026 Direct Entry registration to May 8

JAMB extends 2026 Direct Entry registration to May 8

Ex-Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, picks PRP membership card in Zaria

Ex-Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, picks PRP membership card in Zaria

Senate approves $516.3m loan for Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project

Senate approves $516.3m loan for Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project

NANS Niger Republic chapter disowns self-imposed President, Abubakar Uwaisu

NANS Niger Republic chapter disowns self-imposed President, Abubakar Uwaisu

Troops kill scores of terrorists, destroy enclaves in Borno — OPHK

Troops kill scores of terrorists, destroy enclaves in Borno — OPHK

NDLEA launches ‘Operation Sharar Mafaka’, arrests 52 suspects in Kano

NDLEA launches ‘Operation Sharar Mafaka’, arrests 52 suspects in Kano

Gunmen attack church, kill pastor, abduct worshippers in Ekiti

Gunmen attack church, kill pastor, abduct worshippers in Ekiti

Court bars INEC from recognising ADC congresses conducted by Mark-led leadership

Court bars INEC from recognising ADC congresses conducted by Mark-led leadership

CAC inaugurates working group to drive beneficial ownership transparency

CAC inaugurates working group to drive beneficial ownership transparency

EFCC re-arraigns Bauchi Accountant-General, BDC operator over alleged N1.63bn fraud

EFCC re-arraigns Bauchi Accountant-General, BDC operator over alleged N1.63bn fraud

6 out of every 10 Nigerian undergraduates are into Yahoo Yahoo, some lecturers on their payroll — EFCC Chair

6 out of every 10 Nigerian undergraduates are into Yahoo Yahoo, some lecturers on their payroll — EFCC Chair

46 ships to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food, others – NPA

46 ships to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food, others – NPA

Sen. Marafa defects from ADC, joins NDC

Sen. Marafa defects from ADC, joins NDC

2027 election: Obi holds close door meeting with Makinde

2027 election: Obi holds close door meeting with Makinde

Alleged N76bn Fraud Trial: EFCC witness says Arik Air loan was performing, 38% foreign loan paid before AMCON takeover

Alleged N76bn Fraud Trial: EFCC witness says Arik Air loan was performing, 38% foreign loan paid before AMCON takeover

No faction in PRP, says spokesman

No faction in PRP, says spokesman

2027: Faleke picks APC nomination forms for Tinubu

2027: Faleke picks APC nomination forms for Tinubu

ADC writes CJN, seeks urgent Supreme Court judgment on leadership crisis

ADC writes CJN, seeks urgent Supreme Court judgment on leadership crisis

2026 Hajj: Nigeria’s inaugural flight departs from Ogun May 3

2026 Hajj: Nigeria’s inaugural flight departs from Ogun May 3

Clean energy: NASENI distributes cooking stoves, solar systems to 2,000 Kano households

Clean energy: NASENI distributes cooking stoves, solar systems to 2,000 Kano households

2027 Presidency: Court hears suit seeking Goodluck Jonathan’s disqualification May 8

2027 Presidency: Court hears suit seeking Goodluck Jonathan’s disqualification May 8

Nigerian govt targets 50% reduction in malaria burden by 2030

Nigerian govt targets 50% reduction in malaria burden by 2030

Cash transfer: Nigerian govt disburses N48.1bn in Kano

Cash transfer: Nigerian govt disburses N48.1bn in Kano

Ex-NPHCDA boss,  Faisal Shuaib, withdraws from Nasarawa governorship race

Ex-NPHCDA boss,  Faisal Shuaib, withdraws from Nasarawa governorship race

Yobe govt approves N59.8bn for roads,  other projects

Yobe govt approves N59.8bn for roads,  other projects

Emefiele seeks dismissal of case over prosecution’s failure to produce witnesses

Any govt that fails to secure lives has lost right to exist – Obasanjo

Any govt that fails to secure lives has lost right to exist – Obasanjo

Troops apprehend IPOB/ESN suspect, recover IEDs in Imo

Troops apprehend IPOB/ESN suspect, recover IEDs in Imo

Nigeria’s public debt stock hits N159.28trn in Q4 2025 – NBS

Nigeria’s public debt stock hits N159.28trn in Q4 2025 – NBS

MAAUN Niger-Maradi matriculates 430 students for 2025/2026 academic session

MAAUN Niger-Maradi matriculates 430 students for 2025/2026 academic session

‘Reset Nigeria’s foreign policy, attract investment’ — Tinubu charges newly appointed envoys

‘Reset Nigeria’s foreign policy, attract investment’ — Tinubu charges newly appointed envoys

2027: Ex-Kano Commissioner Garba Yusuf declares for Kano Central Senate seat

2027: Ex-Kano Commissioner Garba Yusuf declares for Kano Central Senate seat

Kano Assembly confirms Garo as deputy governor

Kano Assembly confirms Garo as deputy governor

NDLEA destroys 8 hectares of cannabis farm, seizes 170kg in Cross River

NDLEA destroys 8 hectares of cannabis farm, seizes 170kg in Cross River

Restoring public confidence in Nigerian judiciary requires ethical conduct, integrity – CJN

Restoring public confidence in Nigerian judiciary requires ethical conduct, integrity – CJN

Judge bars journalists from covering suspected coup plotters’ trial

Judge bars journalists from covering suspected coup plotters’ trial

APC tackles Makinde over “Operation Wetie” comments

APC tackles Makinde over “Operation Wetie” comments

Nigerian govt introduces school textbooks ranking system

Nigerian govt introduces school textbooks ranking system

Better funding, prompt releases key to defeating insurgency — Philip Agbese

Better funding, prompt releases key to defeating insurgency — Philip Agbese

2027: Atiku raises alarm over plot to disenfranchise Northern voters

2027: Atiku raises alarm over plot to disenfranchise Northern voters

Gov. Yusuf breaks silence on alleged ‘underwear empowerment’ during Remi Tinubu’s visit

Gov. Yusuf breaks silence on alleged ‘underwear empowerment’ during Remi Tinubu’s visit

No new tax on vehicles – NRS

No new tax on vehicles – NRS

Dangote Refinery to employ 95,000 skilled workers for expansion to 1.4m bpd

Dangote Refinery to employ 95,000 skilled workers for expansion to 1.4m bpd

Celebrating Engr. A.D Aliyu at 60, by Kachalla Mustapha

Celebrating Engr. A.D Aliyu at 60, by Kachalla Mustapha

Speaker Abbas’ inaccessibility threatens APC 2027 victory in Kaduna – Chieftain

Speaker Abbas’ inaccessibility threatens APC 2027 victory in Kaduna – Chieftain

INEC obeys court ruling, recognises Gabam-led SDP leadership

INEC obeys court ruling, recognises Gabam-led SDP leadership

Opposition leaders vow to resist one-party rule, demand Amupitan’s removal

Opposition leaders vow to resist one-party rule, demand Amupitan’s removal

IGR: Kano Govt generated over N102bn in 2025 — KIRS

IGR: Kano Govt generated over N102bn in 2025 — KIRS

Court: Shuaib opposes NIPSS move to seize hostel key in SEC 47 case

Court: Shuaib opposes NIPSS move to seize hostel key in SEC 47 case

Trump evacuated after gunfire at White House Correspondents dinner