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By Taiwo Scholarstica The Federal Government has taken a major step towards reviving the long-dormant Delta Steel Company in Ovwian-Aladja, Delta State, following a commitment of over $1.3 billion by Premium Steel and Mines Limited to rehabilitate and modernise the facility. The development is expected to breathe new life into one of Nigeria’s major steel-producing ...
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By Taiwo Scholarstica The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new system that allows candidates to verify and upload their O’Level results from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for unnecessary visits to Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. The new arrangement, which begins with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), enables ...
Education
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed ₦14.53 million to 301 students of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to NELFUND, the payment valued at exactly ₦14,534,100 was made to cover 100 percent of the statutory charges for all verified beneficiaries at the institution. The disbursement is expected to ease ...
Politics
Former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has accepted his appointment as Deputy Director of Security and Intelligence for the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. In a statement expressing appreciation for the confidence reposed in him, Matawalle described the appointment as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility ahead of the ...
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By Taiwo Scholarstica Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has congratulated Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi, a Nigerian from Gombe State, for emerging winner of the women’s category at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Saudi Arabia. Kwankwaso, in a statement, described Maryam’s achievement as a remarkable feat that has brought honour to Nigeria ...
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed 11 senior politicians to serve as Deputy Directors-General in different departments of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council as the ruling party steps up preparations for the next general election. The appointments bring together prominent figures from the National Assembly, state governments and the party’s political structure, with responsibilities ...
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The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Muslim women across the country to remain firm in their faith, resilient in the face of challenges and committed to their responsibilities to their families, communities and the nation. She made the call on Friday while declaring open the 41st National Conference of the Federation ...
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed readiness to partner with the Centre for Management Development (CMD) to strengthen management education, professional consultancy and institutional capacity development across Nigeria. The Chairman of the ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, made this known when he received a delegation from the CMD, ...
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu, has welcomed Senator Saliu Mustapha into the party, describing his defection as a major boost to the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kawu, who made this known in a statement personally signed by him, congratulated Mustapha on his emergence ...
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. After the meeting, Oyebamiji appealed to Osun residents of the state to remain calm following the outcome of the election. The meeting was disclosed on ...
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The Imole Campaign Council has clarified that the recent visit of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was strictly a political tradition following off-cycle elections and not a move to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Friday by the Chairman of the Media and ...
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Human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has terminated charges against two young Nigerians, including a student of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Maryam Isah Shehu. Sowore made this known in a statement posted on social media on Friday, following his earlier complaint over what he ...
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The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Nigerian-born nurse and social media personality, Mrs. Bemi Orojuogun, popularly known as “London Bus Aunty,” following the naming of a London bus stop in her honour. Dabiri-Erewa described the recognition as a remarkable achievement and a source of pride for Nigeria ...
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has met with former Nigerian President and AU High Representative, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, to discuss key developments across the African continent. Youssouf disclosed the meeting in a post on social media, saying the discussions focused on regional developments and other issues of continental importance. ...
Education
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N145,975,250 to 1,454 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) for the 2025/2026 academic session. The development was disclosed in a letter from the University of Benin, dated July 7, 2026, and addressed to the Managing Director of NELFUND. The letter, signed by the ...
Politics
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and other chieftains of the Accord Party at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following the governor’s victory in last Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke, who secured victory in the election, visited the President alongside other party leaders to formally present his Certificate of Return. The ...
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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has commissioned 12 four-bedroom terraced duplexes for Permanent Secretaries and presented 12 official vehicles to newly appointed permanent secretaries. The move is part of efforts to improve the welfare and effectiveness of the state’s civil service, the government said. Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Oborevwori said the investments were part ...
Aviation
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified its position on the operations of e-hailing services, including Uber and Bolt, at airports across the country, saying its objective is not to restrict passengers’ access to transportation options. The clarification followed recent reports and public concerns over the operations of commercial ride-hailing services at some ...
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Another batch of 83 Nigerian nationals has returned home from South Africa as part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to facilitate the safe and orderly return of Nigerians abroad. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after departing the O. R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, ...
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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared its readiness for the 2027 presidential election campaign, saying it has strengthened its grassroots structures across the state to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The state party chairman Cornelius Ojelabi made this known in a statement signed by his Senior Special ...
