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WAEC Confirms Suleiman Kum as New Nigeria Head

The West African Examinations Council has officially appointed 56-year-old Suleiman Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office. Kum, who previously served as Senior Deputy Registrar in charge of Test Administration, succeeds Dr Amos Dangut, whose three-year tenure ended on October 1, 2026. Dangut has since assumed office as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of WAEC. Kum joined WAEC in 1998 and has held several positions, including Director of Administration, Deputy Registrar and Zonal Coordinator, before his latest […]

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Two Die in English Channel Migrant Crossing

Two men have died while attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain, while two women were hospitalised with burns, French authorities said on Monday. The incident occurred off the coast of Berck in northern France late Sunday. The two women, aged 20 and 26, suffered extensive burns but were reported to be in stable condition. According to French reports, a boat carrying about 120 migrants set off on Sunday night, while around 20 others were left stranded in the […]

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NYSC Kidnap: Ransom Reduced to N100m as Victims Face Assault

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have reduced their ransom demand from N50m to N5m per victim, bringing the total demand down from N1bn to N100m. The victims’ parents said the abducted graduates were being beaten by their captors and appealed to the government to urgently secure their release. The prospective corps members were travelling from Ibadan to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states when gunmen attacked […]

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Nigeria at 66: A Nation Still Chasing Its Founding Dream

Sixty-six years after independence, Nigeria stands at a familiar crossroads, one foot in genuine progress, the other still mired in the same questions that have trailed the nation since 1960: security, poverty, unemployment, and the shape democracy should ultimately take. In his address to the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reflected on Nigeria's 66-year journey, acknowledging the historical weight of military rule, economic crises, and political upheaval that have shaped the country since 1960. The President framed the nation's current […]

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Jonathan urges Nigerians to protect peace, unity ahead of electoral season

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to remain patriotic and prioritise peace, unity and justice as the country approaches another electoral season. Jonathan made the call in an Independence Day message posted on his X platform on Thursday as Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary. He said Nigeria had faced numerous challenges since gaining independence in 1960 but had continued to overcome them through the resilience of its people. Jonathan said the forthcoming electoral season would test the country’s democratic […]

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Guardiola maintains trust in Man City over 115 charges

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has consistently defended the club amid the Premier League’s investigation into 115 alleged breaches of its financial rules. Guardiola has repeatedly said he trusted City’s leadership and maintained that the club should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. He also said he would accept the outcome of the independent process if the club were eventually found to have breached the rules. Throughout the case, Guardiola called for the proceedings to be concluded quickly, saying […]

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Military court postpones ruling in alleged coup plot trial

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. Defence lawyers have challenged the statements, alleging that the officers […]

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FG declares Thursday public holiday for Independence anniversary

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 and public safety.

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FG plans 24-hour power zones in major cities

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 delivered more reliably to consumers, particularly commercial and industrial users. […]

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