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OPay has debunked a viral social-media claim suggesting that the fintech company would shut down or embark on an indefinite strike from September 1, 2026. The company, in a statement shared through its official X account, described the claim as false, assuring customers that OPay remains operational and has no plans to go on break.…

The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to settling outstanding stipends owed to verified beneficiaries of the N-Power programme, giving fresh hope to thousands of former participants who have waited for months and, in some cases, years for their payments. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, assured affected beneficiaries that…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked a United States federal court to block the release of additional FBI and DEA records concerning him, giving four major reasons why the documents should remain withheld or redacted. The development comes amid an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) legal battle involving American transparency activist Aaron Greenspan, who…

Kwara, Rivers, Oyo unveil candidates as INEC begins publication of particulars The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the display of the personal particulars of candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections. The exercise commenced on Saturday, August 29, 2026, as part of INEC’s preparations for…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released the shortlist of successful candidates for the oral interview stage of its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise. The development is the latest update in the recruitment process for prospective applicants seeking to join the security and emergency-response services under the Board. Oral Interview Dates for…

No fewer than 11 persons, including National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members returning from their orientation camp, have been rescued after gunmen attacked travellers along a highway in Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the incident on Friday, August 28, 2026, saying security operatives had launched a manhunt for the attackers and were…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new system for the verification of candidates’ O’Level results, aimed at improving the authentication of results submitted for admission processing. The development has raised questions among candidates who already uploaded their WAEC, NECO or NABTEB results to the JAMB portal, particularly whether they are required…

JAMB Official Website](https://www.jamb.gov.ng/ The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has strengthened the verification of candidates’ O’Level qualifications as part of its admission-processing system. The move is designed to ensure that results presented by candidates are genuine and properly linked to the awarding examination bodies. JAMB’s 2026 guidelines also require candidates to ensure that their…

FG Unveils Five-Year Strategic Security Plan, Gives Committee 90 Days The Federal Government has commenced moves to establish a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s response to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other emerging security threats. President Bola Tinubu directed the development of the plan alongside a comprehensive National Threat Assessment, with…

Academic activities have been disrupted in several state-owned universities across Nigeria as members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) commence indefinite strike over the non-implementation of agreements reached with the Federal Government and unresolved welfare issues. The latest industrial action became more widespread on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, after several university branches exhausted…