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2026 Admission Season Begins as Universities, Polytechnics Start Sale of Post-UTME Forms
The 2026/2027 admission exercise has officially gathered momentum across Nigeria as several universities, polytechnics, and colleges of nursing sciences commence the sale of Post-UTME and screening forms for prospective candidates. The development comes amid growing anticipation among candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions following the conclusion of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Checks…
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APC Releases Full List of Disqualified Senatorial Aspirants Ahead of Primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the names of aspirants disqualified from participating in the party’s National Assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ruling party disclosed that the affected aspirants were marked “not cleared” following its screening exercise conducted by party committees in line with established guidelines and procedures. The announcement…
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APC House of Reps Primaries: Full List of Winners Across States Emerges
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded the conduct of its House of Representatives primaries across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections, producing a mix of returning lawmakers, political loyalists and fresh contenders as flagbearers of the ruling party. The primaries, held amid tight security and intense political calculations, witnessed fierce contests in…
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When a Politician Becomes the Enemy of His Own Political Family: The Shekarau Tragedy By Saleh Farouq Gagarawa, anipr
There comes a dangerous moment in politics when a leader stops building people and starts competing with the very people he once built. That moment is usually the beginning of political decline. That is the tragedy of Ibrahim Shekarau. For years, Shekarau had everything required to become one of the greatest political godfathers in Northern…
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Oyo Pupils’ Abduction: IGP visits Oriire LGA, orders additional resources for victims’ rescue
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, on Saturday visited the scene of a tragic attack and school abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Anthony Placid, spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, said in a statement on Saturday that the IGP expressed deep concern and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of…
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Five killed as three-storey building collapses in Abuja
A three-storey building collapsed in Abuja on Saturday, reportedly leaving five people dead. The building, behind Gudu Market, was under construction when it collapsed at 8:30 a.m., killing five people and injuring 11 others. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, mandate secretary at the Federal Capital Territory Health Services and Environment Secretariat, disclosed while visiting the site that…
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How Yusuf Buhari Emerged Victorious in Katsina APC Primary Contest
Yusuf Buhari, son of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has officially secured the ticket of the All Progressives Congress for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections in Katsina State. His emergence followed weeks of intense political consultations, strategic endorsements, and behind-the-scenes negotiations within the APC structure in Katsina. Although the…
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Global Terror Network Shaken as Nigeria-US Operation Kills ISIS Commander, Tinubu Reacts
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to the reported killing of a top ISIS commander, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, during a joint military operation involving Nigerian and United States forces. According to reports, former US President Donald Trump announced that American and Nigerian troops successfully carried out a “meticulously planned and very complex mission” that eliminated al-Minuki,…
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JAMB Set To Opens Portal for Result Slip Printing, Change of Institution
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced Monday, May 18, 2026, as the official date for the commencement of UTME result slip printing and change of institution for candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The development is expected to pave the way for the 2026 admission process, as candidates will now…
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TCN Boosts National Grid with Additional 5,910MVA Transformer Capacity
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a major boost to the nation’s electricity infrastructure with the addition of 5,910 megavolt-amperes (MVA) transformer capacity to the national grid. According to the company, the development is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen power transmission across the country and improve electricity supply to Nigerians. The projects…
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