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The Federal Government has commenced payment of additional exit benefits to 175 retirees of the Federal Public Service, with about N1.1 billion already disbursed. The National Pension Commission disclosed that the beneficiaries retired between January 1 and August 31, 2026, under the Federal Government Exit Benefit Scheme, which took effect on January 1, 2026. The scheme provides eligible federal civil servants who have served for at least 10 years with […]

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to approve and use the modified digital logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for elections conducted by the commission. The court also restrained INEC from stopping or interfering with the party’s use of its digitally designed “two-finger” victory sign as its official logo. The judgment, delivered by Justice J.O. Abdulmalik, followed a suit filed by […]

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of Kano-based social media commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, and called for a thorough investigation into the incident. Dan Shagamu was killed at his residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, on Monday night. The Kano State Police Command said two suspects had been arrested in connection with the killing and were being […]

The Nigeria Immigration Service has extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom to October 3, 2026, following high demand from Nigerians in London and Manchester. The NIS said 1,477 Nigerians were processed and enrolled within the first four days of the exercise, with more than half already having their passports produced and dispatched. The exercise, which was initially scheduled to end on September 19, will now continue […]

The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that all Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria will resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said necessary arrangements had been made to ensure a safe and smooth start to the new academic session. He said security agencies had been informed of the resumption plans and would maintain heightened vigilance around the schools and their immediate environments. […]

The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and directed lawmakers, committees, officials and staff to boycott legislative activities hosted or organised by South African authorities until further notice. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the House of Representatives spokesman, Akin Rotimi, following concerns over continued xenophobic attacks, violence and destruction of property targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. […]