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The much-anticipated negotiations in Islamabad have ended without agreement, dealing a significant blow to ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions and fostering cooperation in the region. Breakdown of Negotiations Sources close to the talks indicate that discussions stalled over irreconcilable differences on key issues, including security arrangements, political concessions, and implementation timelines. Despite initial…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections and pegged its presidential ticket at N100 million. The ruling party also pegged its governorship tickets across the 36 states at N50 million, Senate at N20 million, House of Representatives at N10 million, and Houses of Assembly tickets at…

In a sweeping quality-control move, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has blacklisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide, citing critical technical failures uncovered during the 2026 Mock UTME. The action, coming weeks before the main examination, signals a zero-tolerance stance on substandard testing facilities. Mock Exam Exposes Systemic Failures JAMB said the affected…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general election. The decision was announced in a statement on Friday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of the commission’s Information and Voter Education Committee. Mr Haruna said the commission resolved to shift the exercise to a date after…

The family of a late student of Covenant University has publicly challenged the institution’s account of the circumstances surrounding their son’s sudden death, raising serious concerns over alleged inconsistencies and calling for a thorough, independent investigation. A Tragic Loss, A Disputed Narrative The deceased, Toluwalase Jesutunmise Emmanuel, a 500-level student, reportedly collapsed during a football…

The United States Embassy in Nigeria temporarily cancelled visa appointments in Abuja following heightened security concerns linked to anticipated protests, raising anxiety among applicants and signalling broader diplomatic caution amid global tensions. Sudden Cancellation Over Protest Threat The U.S. Embassy in Abuja announced the cancellation of all visa appointments scheduled for March 4, 2026, citing…

The United States Department of State has issued a renewed travel advisory cautioning American citizens against visiting several parts of Nigeria, citing escalating threats from terrorism, kidnapping, armed gangs, and civil unrest. In the updated advisory released in April 2026, the US government placed Nigeria under a Level 3: Reconsider Travel classification, while designating multiple…

A tragic incident has shaken the academic community as a 500-level student of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, reportedly collapsed and died during a football training session on campus, raising fresh concerns about emergency preparedness and student health screening in Nigerian universities. The incident, which occurred during a routine football training, saw the student—whose identity…

By Saleh Farouq Gagarawa, anipr In a country where influence is often measured by political office, electoral power, or public spectacle, there exists a rare exception a man whose authority does not stem from politics, yet whose voice resonates across communities, institutions, and generations. Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo is one of those rare figures. He…

The Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative (LTR), in partnership with ASA Health Partners and in collaboration with YOSACA, has launched a targeted tuberculosis (TB) screening campaign for children aged 0–10 years in Sabon Gari, Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe State. The initiative focuses on bridging the long-standing gap in pediatric TB detection by proactively…