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By Our Political Correspondent Nigeria’s opposition parties may keep the country guessing until just days before the 2027 presidential election before unveiling a consensus candidate to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to Salihu Lukman, convener of the G-100 political pressure group. Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), disclosed…

By Our CorrespondentOctober 17, 2026 Masked Israeli settlers have reportedly attacked a convoy of European diplomats and assaulted a 78-year-old French mayor in the occupied West Bank, sparking fresh international condemnation amid escalating violence against Palestinians during the annual olive harvest. The incident occurred on Saturday in Taybeh, a predominantly Christian Palestinian village, where diplomats…

Three Other Suspects Escape With Gunshot Injuries as DSS, Military, Police Intensify Manhunt Security operatives have arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State, marking a major development in the investigation into the incident. The suspects were arrested…

The Federal Government has announced a major telecommunications expansion initiative aimed at connecting millions of Nigerians living in communities without adequate network access. The project, known as the Nigerian Universal Connectivity and Access Project (NUCAP), is expected to deliver 3,700 telecommunications towers across the country, with the potential to connect approximately 20 million Nigerians currently…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has intensified efforts to improve the readiness and operational standards of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide ahead of upcoming examinations. The move is part of the board’s efforts to strengthen examination administration, improve coordination among stakeholders and provide candidates with a smoother experience during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation…

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, has responded to reports alleging mass failure among its 200-level medical students, clarifying that the figures circulating are not official. The university made this known in a statement published on its official X account in response to concerns surrounding the reported examination results. According to the university, the…

Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped for the third consecutive month, raising hopes of economic relief. But does this mean rice, garri, fuel, transport fares and other essential items will become cheaper? Here are the facts Nigerians need to understand. Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 14.63% in September 2026, down from 15.39% in August 2026,…

The Federal Government has unveiled renegotiated agreements with unions representing academic and non-academic workers in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, raising fresh expectations of improved salaries, better working conditions and stronger staff welfare. However, the unions have warned that the agreements must move beyond official announcements to full implementation, insisting that outstanding financial obligations and other negotiated…

Nigeria’s university education system is set for fresh regulatory and technological reforms as the National Universities Commission (NUC) moves to strengthen admission monitoring, accreditation, institutional accountability and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning and research. The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, disclosed the latest initiatives on Tuesday during…