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Tinubu receives Jonathan at presidential villa

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in what observers describe as part of ongoing consultations on regional political developments and Nigeria’s role in West Africa. The meeting, held around 4 p.m., was confirmed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who shared photographs showing both leaders in a relaxed discussion. Although no official details of the agenda were disclosed, the visit follows a similar engagement between […]

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Tinubu seeks Senate approval for minister-designate, CBN deputy gov.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to screen and confirm the nomination of Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development. The request was conveyed in an official communication to the Senate and presented during plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Following the reading of the letter, the nomination was referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration, in line with legislative procedures for ministerial appointments. In a separate correspondence, the President […]

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Oyo Govt Approves ₦153.5 Million Bursary for Law Students.

The Oyo State Government has approved the disbursement of bursary awards to indigenes of the state currently studying law, in a move aimed at easing the financial burden associated with legal education. The announcement was made by the Secretary of the Oyo State Scholarship Board, Mr. Amos Akinyanju, during a briefing, where he confirmed that a total sum of ₦153,500,000 has been earmarked for distribution to qualified beneficiaries. According to him, the bursary will benefit 307 law students from Oyo […]

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Wike-backed PDP fixes presidential form at N51m, gov N21m.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has released its timetable and fee structure for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to details made public by the faction’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, the cost of contesting for key political offices has been clearly outlined, with presidential aspirants expected to pay a total of ₦51 million, while governorship aspirants will pay ₦21 million. The breakdown indicates that […]

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Oyo Govt approves N5.8bn Compensation for Circular Road property owners.

The Oyo State Executive Council has approved the sum of N5.8 billion as compensation for more than 900 property owners affected by the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming transportation and urban development in the state. The decision was reached during a council meeting presided over by Governor Seyi Makinde, as part of broader efforts to address the impact of the project on residents and ensure fairness in the acquisition of affected properties. According […]

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Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Lele, dies at 50.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the death of Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who passed away at the age of 50. His death was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which disclosed that the diplomat died in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara after a prolonged illness. The announcement has been met with deep sorrow within diplomatic circles and across government institutions, where he was widely respected for his professionalism and dedication […]

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Court remands six in DSS custody over alleged terrorism.

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of six defendants in the custody of the Department of State Services following their arraignment on a 13-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism-related offences. The court proceedings commenced in the early afternoon, with the prosecution led by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, informing the court that the charges against the defendants were ready to be formally presented. He subsequently sought the court’s permission for the charges to […]

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Woman dies after slumping at child’s UTME centre in Ondo.

A middle-aged woman, identified as Oluwasola Adebayo, has died after reportedly collapsing while accompanying her child to a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ilara-Mokin, located in Ifedore Local Government Area. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday and has left residents of the quiet community in shock. Eyewitnesses said the woman began to show signs of weakness shortly after arriving near the examination venue. Moments later, she reportedly slumped, prompting panic among bystanders and other parents who had gathered […]

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CBN warns Nigerians against online fraud schemes.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a strong warning to Nigerians over the growing circulation of fake messages and online communications falsely presented as originating from the Bank. In a statement released on Tuesday, the apex bank raised concern about a noticeable rise in fraudulent emails, text messages, and social media posts crafted to deceive members of the public. These messages are designed to appear legitimate, often mimicking official communication channels of the Bank in an attempt to gain […]

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