Kebbi assembly speaker Muhammed Zuru passes away in Egypt
Muhammad Zuru, speaker of the Kebbi state house of assembly, is dead. Murtala Diri announced Zuru's death in a statement released on Tuesday on behalf of the Kebbi state assembly.…
Osinbajo appointed senior strategic adviser at Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as senior strategic adviser to Director-General Jean Kaseya. According to a statement issued…
Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum over Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or risk “hell reigning down” on the Arabian nation. Trump’s comments, contained in a…
Resident doctors declare indefinite strike over stalled professional allowance
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has launched an indefinite nationwide strike in response to the federal government's plan to stop the implementation of the new professional allowance table (PAT).…
FG awards ₦2.2bn to 45 student-led ventures at innovation bootcamp
The Federal Government has awarded a total of ₦2.2 billion in grants to 45 student-led ventures under the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) programme, following a competitive selection process…
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INEC justifies derecognition of ADC factions, says decision based on court order
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it withdrew recognition of factions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and comply with a recent court of appeal judgement was aimed…
N3.4bn, properties forfeited as court rules against ex-NNPCL official
A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N3.4 billion and three properties in connection with an alleged fraud involving Salihu Nuhu Jamari, the former managing…
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UK to increase visa costs for visitors, workers, students from April
The United Kingdom will raise visa fees for visitors, students, workers, and residents. The UK Home Office said that visa fees will increase by up to £222 from April 8.…
Zulum dissolves Borno cabinet ahead of elections
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect, in a move linked to preparations for upcoming general elections. The decision, announced in…
Kwankwaso resigns from NNPP, cites ‘strategic realignment’
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), ending his role as a leading figure in the party following his 2023 presidential bid. In a…
