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Amaechi Joins Protest Against Senate’s Rejection of Electronic Transmission of Election Results

Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday joined protesters in Abuja demonstrating against the Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results. The protest, which began on Monday, was organised by civil society groups and opposition figures in response to the Senate’s decision to block real-time electronic transmission of election results, a move critics say could undermine electoral transparency. Amaechi attended the protest alongside his son, a medical doctor. He explained that he brought […]

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US Lists 18 More Nigerians for Deportation, Total Now 97

The United States has added 18 Nigerians to its deportation list, bringing the total number of Nigerians slated for removal to 97. This was disclosed in a statement published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which said the arrests were part of a coordinated nationwide crackdown by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to the DHS, the newly added individuals were identified under its intensified enforcement programme targeting immigrants convicted of serious criminal offences. The operation was described […]

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INEC Denies Registering Underage Voters in Osun

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has denied allegations that underage persons were registered as voters in Ede North Local Government Area. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Public Affairs Officer of INEC in Osun, Musa Olurode, in response to a social media post claiming that students in school uniforms were registered at the INEC office in Ede North on February 6, 2026. INEC described the claim as “false and misleading.” […]

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FAAN Reduces Cargo Port Charge to N15/kg at Lagos Airport After Stakeholder Talks

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has approved a revised cargo port charge of N15 per kilogram at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following negotiations with cargo handling stakeholders. The decision was announced in a statement signed by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, and published on the authority’s official X platform on Tuesday. The new charge comes after weeks of disagreement between FAAN and Customs Licensed Cargo Agents, who had strongly opposed […]

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Army Deploys Special Forces to Plateau Over Renewed Killings

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of a special intervention battalion to Plateau State to tackle the resurgence of terrorist attacks and violent killings in the region. The deployment, involving the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion made up of special forces, is aimed at aggressively confronting criminal elements and restoring peace. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, Captain […]

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Reps Pledge Stronger Support for EFCC, NFIU to Combat Financial Crimes

The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutions responsible for combating financial crimes in Nigeria, pledging legislative and institutional support to enhance their effectiveness. Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Crimes, Ginger Onwusibe, made this known during a budget defence session with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). Onwusibe stated that the 2026 budget prioritises infrastructure development and food security, with key objectives including macroeconomic stability, improved business […]

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President Tinubu Vows to Tackle Terrorism, Banditry While Strengthening Economy

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to finding lasting solutions to terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. The president made the remarks on Monday during his opening address at the ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) conference on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development in Abuja. He praised several state governors, particularly those of Borno, Katsina, and Kaduna, for their efforts in protecting national security and maintaining freedom. “And I am leaving here again to further find means to strengthen […]

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CAN Chairman Commends Gov Sani, Security Agencies Over Release of Kidnapped Worshippers in Kaduna

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Rev. Aminu Ayuka, has commended Governor Uba Sani and security agencies for their efforts in securing the release of worshippers abducted by bandits in Kurmin Wali. Hundreds of Christian worshippers were kidnapped on Sunday, January 18, 2026, when armed bandits attacked three churches in Kurmin Wali and took the victims into the forest. In a statement, Rev. Ayuka praised the governor for ongoing […]

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JAMB Warns Candidates Against Registration Infractions as 2026 UTME Enters Third Week

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates against engaging in registration infractions or violating the attestation signed during the ongoing registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, issued the warning as the registration process entered its third week. Speaking with media executives, Oloyede emphasised that registration infractions are serious offences that attract severe penalties. He warned that candidates found guilty could be barred from sitting the UTME for up to […]

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