The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched the Nigerian Content Research, Innovation and Technology Challenge 2025/2026, inviting innovators, research institutions, academia, oil and gas service providers, and the general public to submit technology-driven solutions addressing key challenges in the industry. Launched in December 2025, the initiative aims to identify, nurture, and commercialize

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The factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr. Robinson Ewoh, has explained why his group has aligned with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ewoh accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of deceiving the PDP by claiming he could wrest political control

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail to Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, who is facing trial over an alleged N5.7 billion fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite approved bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties of equal value. The sureties must own verifiable landed properties within the Asokoro,

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to automate the monitoring of its night-shift personnel, aiming to enhance oversight and prevent lapses that could leave passengers stranded during late hours. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, stated that his department is in the final stages of implementing

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Popular Nigerian TikTok creator Peller has officially confirmed his breakup with fellow content creator Jarvis, ending weeks of speculation about their relationship. The announcement follows a recent incident involving Peller that resulted in hospitalization and an arrest for a traffic-related matter. During a TikTok livestream on Thursday, Peller revealed that the breakup was mutual and

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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pledged to bring to justice those responsible for the attack and bombing of the Ipele Divisional Police Station in Owo Local Government Area. According to reports, the assault was carried out by suspected terrorists aiming to free colleagues who had been detained at the station. About 30 armed

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The recent defection of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified political exchanges between the Presidency and the opposition, with an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accusing Aso Rock of showing signs of panic ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku’s Special Adviser on Public Communication,

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Amid economic reforms, political shifts, and the challenges of democratic consolidation in 2025, the leadership of Nigeria’s National Assembly faced intense national scrutiny. Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, praised Speaker Abbas Tajudeen for steering the 10th House through a turbulent year, asserting that the Speaker emerged tested but strengthened, successfully

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Public school teachers in Kwara State staged a protest on Friday to demand inclusion in the recently approved 30% peculiar salary allowance, accusing both the state government and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) leadership of neglect and betrayal. The teachers argued that while other state workers have received the 30% allowance, teachers remain excluded,

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has appealed to residents of Sokoto State to return explosive materials reportedly taken from the site of a U.S.-Nigeria joint airstrike in Jabo community, warning that the items are highly dangerous to both individuals and the public. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations,

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