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Unbeknownst to many Nigerians, the country’s security agencies have stepped up pressure on bandits who kidnapped 46 schoolchildren and teachers from a school in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) in Oyo State long before the final rescue operation was carried out. The Nigerian Army on Saturday revealed steps it had taken weeks earlier to force criminals to hand over their …

The Federal Government has approved a new registration fee of N50,000 for candidates hoping to sit for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) examinations, with effect from 2027. The new fee represents an increase of about 82% from the current registration fee of N27,500. The approval is contained in a …

By Ayo Kehinde The Federal Government has given National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, a week to publicly apologize to airport workers and pay a fine of 25,000 naira for blocking his vehicle at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The ultimatum was issued on Friday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who warned …

The Presidency on Saturday accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of failing to rejoice with the federal government hours after the release of students and teachers kidnapped from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State. However, Atiku who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rejected the Presidency claims, describing the allegations as reckless …

The Bauchi State Chapter of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has threatened to take the state government and the ruling APM to court over what it described as “double standards in the enforcement of campaign materials”. The party, in a statement by the State Chair, Abdurrahman Yusuf Muazu, was “surprised and disappointed by the selective and unilateral enforcement of the …

Following the President/Federation Cup final in Asaba, Delta State, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NFF), Comrade Philip Shaibu, expressed reservations over the quality of football displayed by both Ikorodu FC and the El-Kanemi warriors, calling for improved standards in the Nigerian football system. Football in Nigeria is administered by the Nigerian Football …

*New district governor Owonikoko promises reform and growth Former National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has called for stronger institutions, effective leadership and adherence to core values ​​as essential ingredients for sustainable development and lasting impact in Nigeria. Ganduje spoke in Abuja at the inauguration of Rotarian Sikiru Adetona Owonikoko as district governor of Rotary …

A panel of three Judges of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, has rejected the bail application, filed by the convicted former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku for lack of merit. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Monday, March 23, 2026 convicted and sentenced Nwabuoku to 72 years …

By Yemi Sodeeq Nigerian coach Aliyu Zubair has officially left Telecom SC of the Egyptian second division by mutual agreement. Zubair confirmed the fact and described the decision as one made with a clear understanding between him and the club hierarchy. “It was a mutual agreement reached with a clear understanding between the management of Telecom SC and myself. I …

REGINA – Jake Dolegala has not hesitated to step into the role of starting quarterback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Dolegala, who has a 2-9 career record as a CFL starter, will replace the injured Bo Levi Mitchell when the Tiger-Cats visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday. The 29-year-old Dolegala, who is in his second season with Hamilton, understands the expectations …