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Zamfara council chairman, four others escape captivity
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have secured the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, and four other kidnap
CNN, MS NOW, Politico allowed back in White House after judge’s order
CNN, MS NOW and Politico were allowed back into the White House on Thursday, six days after being banned by President Donald Trump, after a federal judge ordered that the
JAMB CAPS shut down amid peak admission period
Board blames hosting glitch, begins emergency restoration By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Thursday announced the temporary shutdown of its Central Admissions
Police arrest 25-year-old suspected kidnap gang member
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu AWKA — The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Olisa Oyelu, alias “Obele,” over alleged kidnapping and armed robbery and his suspected involvement in
2027 Polls: S’Court allows INEC’s appeal, restores voided portions of Electoral Act
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Supreme Court, on Thursday, restored portions of the Electoral Act 2026 that had earlier been struck down by the Court of Appeal. The apex
1st Niger Bridge reopening delayed for more repairs
Umahi orders safety checks, concrete work By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — The reopening of the 1st Niger Bridge has been delayed as the Federal Government ordered additional structural repairs and
Gombe guber: PDP to conduct fresh primary after court nullifies Pantami’s ticket
By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will conduct a fresh governorship primary in Gombe State after a Federal High Court sitting in Gombe nullified the earlier exercise
Flood destroys 60 houses, displaces 300 in Ebonyi
PDP guber candidate, Odii, donates N5m to victims By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — No fewer than 60 houses have been destroyed and about 300 residents displaced by flooding in
114 Days to 2027 Polls: INEC lists progress, experts flag funding, trust gaps
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — With 114 days to the January 16, 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has made significant
How to check NECO results with your phone
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal. According to the council, 84.70 per cent of candidates obtained at least
