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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Friday, October 9, 2026, as the commencement date for the nationwide collection of newly issued Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the date on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Kaduna during the Commission’s North-West Zonal Interactive Meeting…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed firm deadlines for Nigerian universities to conclude the 2026 admission exercise, with institutions facing restrictions on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) if they fail to meet the approved dates. The directive was part of the resolutions reached at the 2026 JAMB Annual Policy Meeting on…

The death of Chief Taoreed Faronbi, popularly known as Baba Alado, has brought an end to the life of a prominent figure associated with Mushin and Lagos grassroots politics. Baba Alado died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the age of 83. His death has attracted tributes from political associates, community leaders, transport stakeholders and…

The 2027 general elections may witness a fresh wave of legal battles over political party membership, primaries and the eligibility of candidates following a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court restoring key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. The seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, in a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, September 24, 2026,…

The Presidency has broken its silence over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s whereabouts, dismissing concerns surrounding his prolonged stay outside Nigeria and assuring Nigerians that the President is “hale and hearty.” The clarification came amid growing questions over Tinubu’s absence from the country and his extended working vacation in Europe. Special Adviser to the President on…

By Staff Reporter American transparency activist Aaron Greenspan has renewed his legal push in the United States to obtain more records relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Greenspan made the latest major filings on September 9, 2026, before the United States District…

Nigeria’s illegal mining crisis has assumed a dangerous dimension, with 374 illegal mining sites uncovered across 17 states, as the rush for gold, lithium and other valuable minerals continues to expose workers and communities to deadly mining pits, environmental destruction and security threats. The latest findings were contained in an extensive investigation by Vanguard, which…

The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has opened applications for a fresh round of recruitment into various clinical, nursing, laboratory, technical, administrative and support positions. The latest recruitment listings were published on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with November 4, 2026 given as the deadline on the main recruitment listing. The…

Thursday, September 24, 2026 Abuja — The Federal Government has unveiled a new digital welfare platform designed to provide serving and retired members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families with convenient access to essential goods at discounted prices. The initiative, known as the Armed Forces of Nigeria Personnel Online Discount Shop, was officially…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, with 58.67 per cent of candidates obtaining at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, announced the release on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the council’s headquarters…