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NLC Threatens Protests Over Confusion in Nigeria’s Electoral Act

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has escalated concerns over proposed amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, warning that unresolved ambiguity around electronic transmission of election results could trigger nationwide protests or even election boycotts. The labour union accused the Senate of...

Plateau Records Fresh Lassa Fever Outbreak as Death Toll Rises

Plateau State has confirmed a renewed outbreak of Lassa fever, with health officials reporting 11 laboratory-confirmed infections and four fatalities across multiple communities since December 2025. The disclosure was made in Jos by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas...

JAMB Suspends CBT Town Selection for 2026 UTME Candidates in Ekiti

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the selection of Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Ekiti State. JAMB announced the decision weeks before the nationwide UTME...

Turaki-led PDP accuses INEC of recognising ‘illegal’ faction

The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of recognising what it described as an unauthorised leadership group within the party. The faction warned that it would pursue legal...

2027: Wike-aligned PDP overhauls structures in four Northern states

The Nyesom Wike-aligned faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved new caretaker committees to oversee party affairs in Kano, Plateau, Yobe and Zamfara states. Party leaders said the decision forms part of a broader restructuring plan ahead of...

Shell profits climb despite falling oil prices

British energy giant Shell said Thursday that its net profit rose 11 percent last year as higher volumes and lower costs helped to offset falling oil and gas prices.Profit after tax climbed to $17.84 billion in 2025 from $16.1...

Enugu High Court Orders British Government to Pay £20 Million to Families of 1949 Iva Valley Massacre Victims

Justice Anthony Onovo of the Enugu High Court on Thursday ordered the British Government to pay £20 million each to the families of the 21 coal miners killed during the Iva Valley Massacre in 1949. The tragic incident occurred on...

Police Deploy Tactical Teams After 75 Killed in Kwara Attack

The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the deadly attack that struck Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, leaving 75 people dead. In a statement issued Thursday, Force Public Relations Officer, Acting ACP Benjamin Hundeyin,...

Suspected Cable Vandal Electrocuted in Calabar

A 30-year-old man, identified as Alkama Mohammed, died from electrocution on Thursday morning while attempting to vandalise a high-tension cable near Matrix Filling Station in Calabar. The incident happened around 5:10 a.m. Mohammed tried to cut a high-tension cable owned...

President Tinubu Orders Military Deployment to Kwara Following Deadly Kaiama Attack

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday met with Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following a deadly attack on Worro community in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State. The attack, reportedly carried out by suspected...
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Tobi Amusan Eyes Third African Hurdles Gold at Accra Championships

Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan, will begin her quest for a third African women’s 100 metres hurdles title...
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