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Court Remands Three Electoral Officials In Prison Over Alleged N1.02 Billion FraudĀ 

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Malumfashi, and three others in prison over their alleged involvement in a N1.02 billion fraud. Others remanded by the trial Judge, Justice James Omotosho included the Commission’s secretary, Anas Muhammed…

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TRENDING VIDEO: President Tinubu Stumbles During Reception Parade In Turkey

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday briefly stumbled during a ceremonial march-past organised for his reception at the parade ground in Türkiye. The incident occurred as the President joined the guard of honour, drawing momentary attention before the programme continued without disruption. Tinubu’s visit is aimed at consolidating the long-standing cordial relations between Nigeria and Türkiye,…

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Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol PriceĀ 

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N699 to N799 per litre, effective immediately following the conclusion of the festive period. In a statement released on Monday, the refinery explained that the adjustment ends a temporary price support measure implemented during…

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Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu’s Motion Seeking Transfer From Sokoto Prison

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out an ex-parte motion filed by the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. At Tuesday’s proceedings, Kanu’s legal representative, Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer of the Legal Aid Council, informed…

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VIDEO: Traders Protest In Onitsha As Security Operatives Enforce Soludo’s Market Closure Order

Many traders are currently protesting the Onitsha Main Market closure by the Anambra State government. On Tuesday, January 27, viral videos show the protesters as security officials enforce the market closure order by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo. Eyewitnesses also confirmed that traders were seen staging a protest walk from the Main Market down to Upper…

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JUST-IN: WAEC Unveils CB-WASSCE 2026 Dates For Private CandidatesĀ 

The West African Examinations Council has released the timetable for the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series. In a post obtained from its X handle on Tuesday, the timetable outlines the schedule of subjects, dates, and times for the examination, providing private candidates with the necessary information…

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FLASH: FG Launches University Advancement Initiative

The Federal Government has unveiled the University Advancement Initiative, a new programme designed to strengthen the financial sustainability and global competitiveness of federal universities. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative while addressing Vice-Chancellors of federal universities at a national convening organised to formally roll out the programme. At the event, the Federal…

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BREAKING: Again, National Grid Collapses For Second Time

Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered another collapse on Tuesday morning, plunging several parts of the country into darkness. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that as of 11:00 a.m., power generation had dropped to zero megawatts (MW), cutting off supply to all 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) nationwide. This marked the…

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