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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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. […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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Gunmen kill female Man O’War officer in Oyo highway ambush.

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a member of the Man O’ War Nigeria, Dasola Sanusi, following an ambush on commuters along the Ibadan–Ago-Iwoye Expressway linking Oyo State and Ogun State. The attack occurred around 6:30 pm on Saturday as a group of officers was returning from an outing in Ibadan. Shortly after passing the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria area, armed men opened fire indiscriminately on vehicles along […]

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