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The General Court Martial hearing the alleged coup plot case involving some military officers has postponed its ruling for the fourth time. The ruling, initially scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, has been moved to Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess, Asokoro, Abuja. The military did not give a reason for the postponement. The ruling concerns the admissibility of statements allegedly obtained from some of the accused officers. […]

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on Wednesday on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating Nigerians at home and abroad on the anniversary. He urged citizens to use the occasion to promote national unity, peaceful coexistence and patriotism, while assuring that the government remained committed to improving national security […]

The Federal Government has begun discussions with electricity distribution companies on plans to establish Energy Zones that could provide 24-hour electricity to homes, businesses and industries in major demand centres. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, held a meeting with selected distribution companies on the proposed zones covering the Lagos axis, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano and Enugu-Port Harcourt corridors. The initiative is aimed at addressing distribution challenges and ensuring that available electricity is […]

Aliko Dangote has said his business group is prepared to face legal challenges to its projects, following a court dispute over land for the planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Speaking at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Dangote expressed confidence that the $15bn–$16bn refinery project would proceed despite a court order requiring the existing situation on the disputed land to be maintained until a hearing on October 14. The case was […]

The Federal Government has begun a national ranking of universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, with the exercise scheduled for completion by December 15, 2026. The Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee said universities would be assessed using 22 indicators designed to measure institutional performance and identify areas for improvement. The exercise is also expected to promote competition and strengthen the global standing of Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. The ranking […]

The Yobe State House of Assembly has pledged increased budgetary support for Yobe State University and promised to facilitate interventions from relevant development agencies. The Speaker, Chiroma Mashio, made the commitment when the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Muhammad Tahir, led the management team on a visit to the Assembly. He said the university would be invited to participate in the 2027 budget defence to present its funding and development needs. Mashio […]

Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council have threatened to begin a three-day warning strike from October 2, 2026, if the Federal Government fails to address their demands over the rising cost of petrol and workers’ welfare. The council is demanding a reduction in petrol price to N500 per litre, an immediate wage award to cushion the impact of rising living costs, and the establishment of a […]

The Kebbi State Government has directed civil servants to strictly observe official working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, warning against lateness and absenteeism. The Head of the Civil Service, Malami Shekare, issued the directive in a circular dated September 23, 2026, following concerns that some workers were reporting late or staying away from their duty posts without approval. He said any absence or lateness must […]