Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has officially launched the 2026 Emblem Appeal Week, contributing N30 million on behalf of the state government and an additional N5 million personally to the state branch of the Nigeria Legion. Speaking at the event, Governor Buni commended the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes, noting their dedication in local,

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The Kebbi State Government has announced that all public and private primary and secondary schools in the state will reopen for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, January 5, 2026. The directive, jointly issued by Isah Ibrahim, Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board, and Aliyu Bagarawa,

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Political associates of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara have reaffirmed their allegiance to him and committed to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Speaking at the New Year banquet organized by the Rivers State Government at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara welcomed prominent former PDP leaders who have now pledged support

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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that 34 lawyers failed an “integrity test” and were automatically disqualified from appointment as Federal High Court (FHC) judges. In a statement in Abuja, NJC Secretary Ahmed Saleh clarified that all screening and selection processes occur at the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) level,

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Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the need to pursue “purposeful leadership, clarity of direction, and effective service delivery” through a new political platform. While he did not explicitly name the party in his resignation letter, sources have confirmed that he is set to defect to

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Orji Uzor Kalu, Senator representing Abia North, has vowed to use his influence to ensure that Abia State votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election. Kalu made the declaration during his annual New Year visit to the Ebonyi State APC Chairman, Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha, at Ekoli in Edda Local Government

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The Ondo State Government has continued its tradition of honouring the first babies of the year by donating gifts and urging nursing mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding for the healthy growth of their children. The gesture was led by the First Lady, Mrs. Seun Aiyedatiwa, at the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, and the Comprehensive Health

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The Founder of Santa Claus Nigeria, Adejare Adegbenro, has described the historic visit of the original Santa Claus from Lapland, Finland, to Nigeria as a landmark cultural moment that reinforces the country’s rising global relevance. Adegbenro said the visit, which marked the first time Santa Claus would tour an African country in such a capacity,

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The Nigerian aviation sector in 2025 will be remembered as a year of reckoning—defined by public scrutiny, uncomfortable reforms, and a slow but deliberate return to regulatory accountability. From viral onboard confrontations and celebrity disputes to outrage over soaring airfares, frequent flight disruptions, airline sanctions, and unprecedented passenger refunds, aviation dominated national discourse in ways

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The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive Growth Acceleration and Investment Mobilisation Strategy aimed at boosting economic expansion, attracting investments, and creating jobs in 2026, as Nigeria enters the second phase of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda. The strategy, anchored by the Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF), is designed to transition the economy from

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