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Nigeria, Angola Sign Visa Exemption Agreement for Diplomatic, Official Passport Holders

Nigeria and Angola have formalised a visa exemption agreement for holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service Passports, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing official cooperation between both nations. The agreement was signed on February 15, 2026, on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Nigeria’s delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, while Angola […]

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Shettima Returns to Abuja After Representing Tinubu at AU Summit

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union and the 30th AU General Assembly held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President participated in the summit held from February 14 to […]

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NLC Calls for Urgent Review of Nigeria’s Power Sector

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an immediate and comprehensive review of the country’s electricity sector, citing persistent inefficiencies and lack of progress more than a decade after privatisation. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call at the annual conference of the women and youth wing of the National Union of Electricity Employees held in Abuja. Ajaero expressed concern that electricity generation has remained stagnant between 4,000 and 5,000 megawatts since the sector was privatised in 2013 under […]

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Makinde elevates 14 Oyo high chiefs to Obas, presents staff of office.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has elevated 14 High Chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown-wearing Obas, marking a significant development in the strengthening of traditional institutions within the state. The coronation ceremony, held at Oliveth Heights in Oyo West Local Government Area, featured the formal presentation of Staffs of Office and Instruments of Office to the newly elevated monarchs. The presentation was carried out by the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, on behalf of the […]

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ADC condemns alleged attempt to arrest El-Rufai at airport.

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it described as an alleged attempt by security operatives to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. El-Rufai was reportedly intercepted on Thursday upon his arrival in Abuja from Cairo, Egypt. The ADC described the development as troubling and inconsistent with established legal procedures, raising concerns about due process and the conduct of security agencies. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, […]

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Nigerian ‘tricked’ into fighting for Russia begs FG for repatriation.

  A Nigerian national, Abubakar Adamu, has appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention to facilitate his return home from Russia after he was allegedly deceived and forced into military service. Adamu, through his legal representatives, has formally notified Nigerian authorities of his situation, raising serious concerns about his safety, welfare, and the circumstances surrounding his recruitment into the Russian army. According to his lawyers, Adamu travelled to Moscow on October 16, 2025, after obtaining a tourist visa from […]

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Oyo Assembly moves to ban single-use plastics by 2027.

  The Oyo State House of Assembly has commenced legislative action to prohibit the production, importation, distribution, sale, and use of single-use plastics, marking a major step toward tackling environmental pollution and promoting sustainable practices across the state. The proposed legislation, titled the Oyo State Single-Use Plastics Prohibition (SUPs) Bill, 2026, passed its first reading during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin. The bill is jointly sponsored by the Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, […]

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Ransom Payment Empowers Terrorists, Deepens Insecurity.

A retired United States Army officer, Yinka Ogunsanya, has criticised the payment of ransom to terrorist groups by government authorities, warning that the practice strengthens criminal networks and worsens Nigeria’s security challenges. Ogunsanya expressed his concerns while speaking at a public policy forum focused on addressing Nigeria’s growing insecurity and the need for reforms in the country’s security architecture. He described ransom payments as counterproductive, noting that such actions provide financial resources to terrorist groups and undermine ongoing counter-insurgency operations. […]

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FG targets 15 million households for cash support.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that about 15 million vulnerable households have been enrolled in its Benefit Register for conditional cash assistance aimed at cushioning the effects of economic hardship across the country. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, revealed this while speaking during a television interview, explaining that the programme is being implemented in partnership with the World Bank as part of broader efforts to provide targeted economic relief. According to the minister, […]

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