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African Democratic Congress chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said he was misled when he previously defended former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi against claims that his administration left debts and other financial obligations. Okonkwo, who served as Obi’s spokesperson during the 2023 presidential campaign, said he could no longer repeat his earlier claims after fresh disclosures by the Anambra State Government. He said the state government had presented records showing eight […]

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian filmmakers Damilola Osikoya of Switch Visual Production and Nora Awolowo of Rixel Studios on their Guinness World Record achievement for the largest attendance at a film screening. The record was set on September 26, 2026, during a screening of Black Market in Lagos. Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, commended the filmmakers for their creativity and […]

The Nigerian Navy has announced the commencement of recruitment for the 2026 Batch 39 Basic Training School, with online applications scheduled to run from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The recruitment is open to eligible Nigerians by birth who have a National Identification Number and meet the required educational, age, physical and medical conditions. O’Level applicants must be aged 18 to 22 by December 31, 2026, with at least […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council has asked the Presidency to explain President Bola Tinubu’s continued absence from Nigeria, six days after his initially announced three-week vacation ended. In a statement, the council called for clarification on Tinubu’s whereabouts, the reason for the extended stay abroad and the constitutional arrangements governing the country during his absence. It also questioned the reported decision for Secretary to the Government of […]

Kano State has commenced a diphtheria immunisation exercise targeting children in five local government areas of the state. The exercise is aimed at protecting children against diphtheria and strengthening efforts to prevent the spread of the disease in affected communities. Health authorities urged parents and caregivers in the targeted areas to make their children available for the vaccination exercise.

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged investors who relocated from the state to return and take advantage of the opportunities created by ongoing infrastructure development and improvements in the business environment. Otti made the call in Aba while commissioning the ORIS Signature Hotel, saying his administration had rehabilitated key roads and undertaken projects to make the city more conducive for businesses. He said increased investment would create jobs, reduce […]

The Federal Government has expanded its National Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy to Oyo State to equip young Nigerians with practical skills and promote entrepreneurship. Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, Dr Abiola Arogundade, said 200 trainees would be selected from Oyo as part of the initial phase covering the six geopolitical zones. The Oyo training will begin on September 28 and run […]

The National Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal. NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, announced the results on Thursday in Minna, Niger State, saying 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67 per cent, obtained at least five credits including English Language and Mathematics. A total of 1,371,992 candidates sat for the examination. Wushishi also disclosed that examination malpractice dropped significantly, with 1,406 candidates recorded in […]