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Adire Fabric to Replace Khaki as New NYSC Uniform

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has confirmed that Adire fabric will replace the traditional khaki as part of the Federal Government’s approved reforms for the National Youth Service Corps. Olawande said the decision was aimed at promoting local production and ensuring that funds spent on the new uniform benefit Nigeria’s textile and creative

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Belgium Overcome Senegal in Five-Goal Thriller

Belgium booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Senegal 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 32 encounter played on Wednesday night in Nashville. The Belgians made a bright start to the contest and took the lead in the 18th minute through Jérémy Doku, who finished off

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Uncategorized Politics

Peter Obi Urges INEC to Publish Candidates’ Academic Credentials

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publicly release the academic certificates and other credentials submitted by all candidates seeking elective office, saying the move would promote transparency and strengthen public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process. Obi made the call after

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Senate Says Empirical Data Informed Decision on Electronic Transmission of Election Results

The Senate of Nigeria has stated that empirical data guided its decision to make the electronic transmission of election results discretionary rather than mandatory as part of the ongoing reform of the country’s electoral governance framework. According to the upper chamber, the position reflects the stark realities facing Nigeria and was reached after extensive consultations

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Shettima Arrives Addis Ababa for AU Summit

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. His arrival was confirmed in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha. Representing President Bola Tinubu,

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Senate Threatens to Withhold Approval of Accountant-General’s 2026 Budget

The Senate has threatened to withhold approval of the 2026 budget proposal for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation over the poor release of funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the non-payment of contractors. The warning was issued by the Senate Committee on Finance during a budget defence session with the

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Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Executive Council

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council. The decision was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onwuka Nzeshi. According to the statement, the governor directed all commissioners and special advisers to hand over their responsibilities to the Permanent Secretaries or the most

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PRP Urges Fubara to Sack Non-Performing Appointees or Step Aside

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Rivers State has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to sack non-performing appointees or step aside if he is unable to assert his authority. Speaking in an interview, the State Chairman of the party, Nature Dumale Kieghe, said it is becoming increasingly clear that many government appointments are based more

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Petrol Price War Hits Nigeria

A price war has broken out in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector as retail fuel marketers across the country begin selling Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at prices below the N739 per litre benchmark announced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The development is being driven largely by intense competition among fuel retailers seeking to attract and retain

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of 21 Nominees for Petroleum Regulatory Boards

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. In one of the letters, the President nominated Senator Magnus Abe as board chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. Abe,

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