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News

Reps Move to Ban Public Officials from Using Private Schools, Hospitals

Amobi Ogah's bill, now through first reading, targets officials whose neglect of public schools and hospitals drives costly foreign spending.

Politics

Senate Approves $21 Billion External Borrowing Plan for 2025-2026

The package covers power, transport, health and agriculture, with $3 billion for the Port Harcourt to Maiduguri rail corridor.

Politics

Delta State Approves New Electricity Market to Boost Power Supply

A mini-grid model will let private operators run zones, with a new state commission handling licensing, regulation and disputes.

Politics

Senate Refutes Social Media Claims on New State Creation

Akpabio said the review committee has received over 42 proposals, but none has met the legal requirements for approval.

News

SIM Services Resume Nationwide as NIMC Portal Stabilizes

MTN and Airtel say services are back after a three-week NINAuth migration glitch, though some registrations and porting remain limited.

Community

Tinubu Dragged to Appeal Court Over Fubara’s Removal

Lawyer Johnmary Jideobi wants the appellate court to overturn a July 27 ruling and reassign his suit to another judge.

Politics

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan denied entry to Assembly Complex

Security turned back her vehicle at the gate, and she walked towards the building with supporters, as the Senate insists procedures must be followed.

Community

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Receives Key APC Defectors in Kogi Central

Community

Group Warns of Crisis If INEC Pushes with Proposed Warri Delineation

The Itsekiri Interest Group told Tinubu that outgoing chairman Mahmood Yakubu plans to finalise the ward report before leaving office.

Politics

Itsekiri Threaten Action Over INEC’s Plot to Enforce Contentious Delineation Report

Group says the plan cuts its wards while expanding Ijaw areas, and vows to shut down oil operations.

Education

FG Denies Reports of WAEC, NECO 2025 Exam Cancellations

The education ministry says WAEC ended with only isolated malpractice cases, NECO continues smoothly, and offenders spreading the fake report face prosecution.

Politics

Dele Momodu Resigns from PDP, Joins ADC

In a July 17 letter to his Edo State ward, he said the party had lost its democratic foundation.

Politics

Atiku’s Resignation Letter Leaked by Political Opponents -Aide

Paul Ibe says the July 14 letter to Atiku's Adamawa ward chairman was never meant for immediate release, and criticised Keyamo for commenting.

Education

JAMB Flags Over 9,000 Illegal Admissions in Nigerian Institutions

Placements made outside the CAPS platform bar candidates from NYSC, with a Kano university topping the list.

Community

Isoko North Chairman Marks First Year in Office

Niger Delta

Julius Berger On Track to Deliver Warri-Effurun Flyovers on Schedule

Community

Itsekiris Win as Court Dismisses Urhobo Ward Suit

Community

Apprentice Kills Boss Over Unpaid Wages in Delta State