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The House of Representatives on Thursday recorded more defections with five lawmakers dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Party (ADC). They join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and ADC amid increasing political adjustments ahead of the 2027 general elections.‎‎The Speaker of the DPR, Tajudeen Abbas, read out the members of parliament’s defection letters …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Nigerian government bans ‘Dr’ title for honorary degree holders, warns of academic fraud The Federal Government has introduced a new policy prohibiting honorary degree recipients from using the title “Dr,” declaring use of the title a form of academic misrepresentation that will have legal and reputational consequences.Read more 2. …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N628 billion at the close of trading on Wednesday This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Airtel Africa, Cap and Zichis, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 242,729.51 points from 241,750.15 points the previous day. After five hours of trading …

The Federal Government has introduced a new policy prohibiting honorary degree recipients from using the title “Dr,” stating that use of the title constitutes a form of academic misrepresentation that will have legal and reputational consequences. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during a briefing at the Presidential Villa following approval …

The Nigerian Senate has taken bold steps to reshape its leadership structure ahead of the 2027 general elections that will usher in the 11th National Assembly. The new structure would introduce stricter eligibility rules that could stem the influx of high-profile political figures, including incumbent governors and newcomers. During Tuesday’s plenary session, the red assembly changed key provisions in the …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. 17 Reps drop ADC, follow Peter Obi to NDC Seventeen members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday officially renounced their membership in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).Read more 2 Suspects admit to playing a role in the plot to overthrow the Tinubu …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N906 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as Guinness, Union Dicon and Aiico, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 241,750.15 points from 243,158.97 points on the previous trading day. After five hours of …

Seventeen members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday formally renounced their membership in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The lawmakers made the announcement at a plenary session, citing an internal crisis within their party earlier. Their steps followed those of other ADC chiefs. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, …

Individuals arraigned before the Federal High Court, Abuja in connection with an alleged coup plot against the government of President Bola Tinubu on Monday recounted their roles in the alleged plot. They provided a narrative in video evidence that was played in open court regarding the traces of six people suspected of being plotters in the coup where they gave …

On March 21, 2026, Badawa Primary Healthcare Centre in Bodinga Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto was eerily quiet. Under the scorching sun, the facility stood in ruins—unroofed buildings, broken structures, and visible neglect. Inside one of the few usable rooms, 65-year-old Muhammad Mande was lying on a mat spread on the bare floor, with a bag of drip hung …