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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council has asked the Presidency to explain President Bola Tinubu’s continued absence from Nigeria, six days after his initially announced three-week vacation ended. In a statement, the council called for clarification on Tinubu’s whereabouts, the reason for the extended stay abroad and the constitutional arrangements governing the country during his absence. It also questioned the reported decision for Secretary to the Government of […]

Kano State has commenced a diphtheria immunisation exercise targeting children in five local government areas of the state. The exercise is aimed at protecting children against diphtheria and strengthening efforts to prevent the spread of the disease in affected communities. Health authorities urged parents and caregivers in the targeted areas to make their children available for the vaccination exercise.

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged investors who relocated from the state to return and take advantage of the opportunities created by ongoing infrastructure development and improvements in the business environment. Otti made the call in Aba while commissioning the ORIS Signature Hotel, saying his administration had rehabilitated key roads and undertaken projects to make the city more conducive for businesses. He said increased investment would create jobs, reduce […]

The Federal Government has expanded its National Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy to Oyo State to equip young Nigerians with practical skills and promote entrepreneurship. Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, Dr Abiola Arogundade, said 200 trainees would be selected from Oyo as part of the initial phase covering the six geopolitical zones. The Oyo training will begin on September 28 and run […]

The National Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal. NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, announced the results on Thursday in Minna, Niger State, saying 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67 per cent, obtained at least five credits including English Language and Mathematics. A total of 1,371,992 candidates sat for the examination. Wushishi also disclosed that examination malpractice dropped significantly, with 1,406 candidates recorded in […]

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway, on his inclusion in the inaugural TIME100 Art list of the 100 most influential people shaping the future of art. Tinubu said the recognition reflected Holloway’s efforts to recover Nigeria’s cultural treasures and strengthen the country’s cultural institutions. The commission has secured the return of 119 Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands and the […]

The Nigerian Army’s 1 Division has honoured four retiring personnel at a send-off ceremony held in Kaduna. The ceremony, held at the 1 Division Auditorium, was hosted by the General Officer Commanding 1 Division and Commander, Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Abubakar Wase. Wase commended the retirees for their years of service and contributions to the Nigerian Army, urging them to manage their retirement benefits […]

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says he bears no hatred or resentment towards former colleagues, friends and associates who have chosen not to support him during his current circumstances. El-Rufai stated this in a message titled “My Relationships and the Aftermath” posted on his X handle. He said he had supported people and causes over the years because of his personal values and convictions, rather than expecting praise or […]