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Chelle requests $130,000 monthly, 18 conditions to extend S’Eagles contract.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly submitted a comprehensive 19-point proposal to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as part of ongoing discussions surrounding a potential contract extension. Chelle, who took charge of the Nigeria national football team in January 2025 on a two-year deal with an optional additional year in the federation’s favour, is said to be seeking improved contractual terms aimed at strengthening his working conditions and enhancing the overall structure of the national team setup. Central […]

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E-transmission of poll results can’t replace manual — Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act (Amendment) 2026 into law, clarifying that electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria is intended to complement, not replace, the existing manual process of voting and collation. The signing ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja around 5:00 p.m., with principal officers of the National Assembly in attendance. The presidential assent came shortly after both chambers of the legislature passed the amendment bill, marking a significant development in Nigeria’s electoral […]

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FX for business travels soar by 366% to $672m.

More Nigerians gained access to foreign exchange in 2025, significantly increasing their spending on business travel abroad by 366 per cent to $672.27m in the first nine months of the year, compared to $144.19m recorded during the same period in 2024. Figures contained in the Balance of Payments section of the December 2025 Quarterly Statistics released by the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that business travel expenditure reached $231.7m in the first quarter of 2025, rose slightly to $234.56m in […]

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Tinubu defends assent, opposition raises hell.

Opposition political parties and several civil society organisations have strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment), describing the development as a major setback for Nigeria’s democratic evolution and warning that it could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu signed the amended Electoral Act into law around 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, in the presence of senior officials of the National Assembly. The signing […]

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Bandits kill Ondo monarch.

The monarch of Agamọ Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Kehinde Falodun, has reportedly been killed by suspected bandits in a violent attack that has sent shockwaves across the area. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening when armed men stormed the monarch’s palace in an apparent attempt to abduct him. According to reports, the attackers, said to be about ten in number, arrived heavily armed and forcefully gained access to the premises. The traditional […]

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Igini warns controversial Electoral Act amendment could endanger presiding officers in 2027.

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, has warned that the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act could put presiding officers at risk during the 2027 general elections. Igini said the controversial bill could reintroduce a system similar to the former incident form, particularly in situations where election officials claim there is no network connectivity to transmit results electronically. He explained that such situations could create tension at polling units, especially when voters can confirm network availability on their mobile […]

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Kogi poly rector urges staff to back reforms.

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Salihu Sanusi Avidime, has called on staff members to support ongoing reforms aimed at improving the institution’s performance and strengthening its academic standards. Avidime made the appeal during a familiarisation visit to the institution’s Utakpe campus, where he met with staff and stakeholders as part of his early engagements following his recent assumption of office. He said the visit was necessary to understand staff concerns, identify operational challenges, and develop practical solutions to enhance […]

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Three Arraigned for Allegedly Assaulting Firefighters in Ibadan.

Three individuals have been arraigned before the Ejioku Magistrate Court in Ibadan over their alleged involvement in the assault of firefighters during an emergency response in the city. The suspects were brought before the court on Monday and charged with conspiracy and conduct likely to breach public peace. The case was presided over by Magistrate Marcus Omolara. The charges stem from an incident that occurred in the Oki area of Ibadan, where firefighters were reportedly attacked while carrying out their […]

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Ash Wednesday: CAN urges national unity, policy implementation.

The Christian Association of Nigeria has called for inclusive governance, effective policy implementation, and national unity as Christians observe Ash Wednesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, CAN President Daniel Okoh said the period offers an opportunity for reflection on the country’s condition and the responsibilities of both leaders and citizens in shaping the future of Nigeria. The association noted that the nation is currently facing significant social and economic challenges, including rising living costs, unemployment, and persistent […]

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