Category: News
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Air Force One Makes Emergency Return as Trump’s Plane Develops Electrical Fault
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s official aircraft, Air Force One, was forced to make an emergency return late Tuesday night after developing a minor electrical fault shortly after takeoff, officials have confirmed. The aircraft had departed Joint Base Andrews en route to Davos, Switzerland, where President Trump was scheduled to attend the World Economic…
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20 Facts About the Late Chief Imam of Ilorin,Sheikh Muhammad Bashir
The Ilorin Emirate and the wider Muslim community in Nigeria were thrown into mourning following the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, a revered Islamic scholar and spiritual leader. Below are 20 key facts about his life, service and legacy:
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CBN Recapitalisation Drive Intensifies as 20 Banks Secure Required Capital (Full List)
With less than 52 working days remaining before the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) March 31, 2026 recapitalisation deadline, Nigerian banks are intensifying efforts to meet newly-revised capital requirements. The recapitalisation drive, launched to strengthen the resilience and capacity of the country’s banking sector, is now in its crucial final phase. According to recent statements…
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Full List: Senegal Triumphs at AFCON 2025 as Mané Shines and Díaz Claims Golden Boot
Rabat, Morocco — January 18, 2026 Senegal crowned themselves 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions in dramatic fashion, defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a final that will be remembered for its thrilling moments, controversy and standout performances. The only goal of the game came in the 94th minute of extra time,…
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2027: Obasanjo shuns Atiku, drives Obi-Kwankwaso ticket against Tinubu
Punch Newspaper The proposed alliance between the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and a former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for a joint 2027 presidential ticket has reached an advanced stage. Findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that both Obi and Kwankwaso have jointly set up a committee for the actualisation…
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REPORT: BANDITS REACH OUT TO GOVERNMENT TO LAY DOWN ARMS AMID ONGOING SECURITY ONSLAUGHT
Lokoja — The Kogi State Government has confirmed that several armed bandits operating within the state have begun reaching out to authorities with expressions of willingness to lay down their weapons, even as intensified security operations continue across the region. According to the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), some militants have made overtures…
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2026 Budget: FG Earmarked ₦113.7bn for School Feeding, Scholarships
The Federal Government earmarked ₦113.7 billion in the 2026 budget proposal for school-feeding programmes, scholarships and other critical education interventions. Details of the allocation were contained in the 2026 Appropriation Bill presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as part of efforts to strengthen human capital development and improve access to education…
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U.S. Announces Major Visa Processing Freeze for 75 Countries, Including Nigeria
In a remarkable move affecting global travel and migration, the United States Department of State has announced a suspension of visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Nigeria, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Iraq, Egypt, Thailand, and Yemen. The measure is set to take effect on January 21, 2026, and will remain in place…
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FG, ASUU Unveil New Agreement to End Prolonged University Disputes
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have unveiled a new renegotiated agreement aimed at resolving long-standing disputes that have repeatedly disrupted academic activities in Nigeria’s public universities. The agreement, which was formally presented on Tuesday, is the outcome of years of negotiations to review the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement and address…
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Beyond Registration: What JAMB’s New UTME Rules Mean for Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a comprehensive set of warnings to candidates participating in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise, stressing strict compliance with biodata integrity, biometric capture and identity verification procedures. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the Registrar, Prof.…