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Plateau shuts schools over diphtheria threat
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos The Plateau State Government has directed the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state, effective Monday, September 7, 2026,
MKO Abiola documentary to hit Nigerian cinemas in October
A new documentary chronicling the life of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election is set to premiere in cinemas
JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of underage candidates for viewing. This is contained in a statement issued on
World Igbo Congress warns politicians against threatening Igbos over Obi
The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has warned politicians and their supporters against threatening or intimidating Igbo people because of their political choices, saying it will no longer remain silent when
Masked anti-migrant protesters shut down UK’s Dover port
Dozens of masked people reportedly protesting Channel migrant crossings blocked access to the Port of Dover in southern England on Saturday, halting traffic that is ferried between France and the
Troops rescue 36 abductees, neutralise terrorists kingpins in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops have rescued 36 abducted persons and neutralised several terrorists in fresh operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed
Rivers Assembly probes funding of PAMO university
By Davies Iheamnachor Rivers State House of Assembly has set up a committee to inquire into the funding of the PAMO University of Medical Sciences, PUMS. The assembly disclosed this
Dangote Petroleum Refinery set for landmark IPO following SEC approval
… Proposed 4.1bn share offer could raise approximately ₦2.15trnBy Udeme Akpan The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the commencement of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum
Serena, Venus Williams fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles
Serena and Venus Williams electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium but fell to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in three thrilling sets in their return to the US Open women’s doubles on
Trump sends envoys to Moscow, Kyiv with new plan to ‘end war’
US President Donald Trump said Friday he is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a plan to end more than four years of war
