The political atmosphere in Ibadan was stirred on Monday following allegations that supporters were being mobilised with cash payments and Ankara fabrics ahead of the governorship declaration of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Adelabu, popularly known as “Penkelemesi,” had earlier announced plans to formally declare his ambition for the …
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… Assures Tinubu, Akpabio of Akwa Ibom’s Support Ahead of 2027 Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Monday night officially consulted the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on his 2027 re-election bid, in a gathering that highlighted unity, reconciliation, and political cooperation among leaders of the …
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the list of top-performing candidates in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The list was unveiled during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja on Monday. Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin emerged as the highest scorer nationwide …
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The Federal Government has introduced new rules aimed at reducing drug and substance use in secondary schools across Nigeria. Newsextra24 reports that the policy requires students to undergo drug testing and outlines steps for handling those who test positive. Under the new guidelines, all newly admitted students in secondary schools will …
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President Bola Tinubu arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday to attend the high-level Africa-France Summit. Newsextra24 reports that the summit will focus on investment, innovation, climate action and regional growth. Tinubu’s aircraft, Nigeria Air Force 1, landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi at about 12:15 am local time. On arrival, …
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A part-time student of the University of Benin, UNIBEN, has been shot dead in his vehicle near the main entrance of the institution’s Ugbowo campus. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday under circumstances that have yet to be fully clarified. A video circulating online showed the aftermath of the …
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The Ebonyi Government has officially launched the Long-Lasting Injectable Pre–Exposure Prophylaxis, Lenacapavir (LEN PrEP) for HIV prevention. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the antiretroviral injection is administered once in six months. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Moses Ekuma, during the launch at the general hospital Ezzangbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) said …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it uncovered a mansion in the Lekki area of Lagos allegedly used as a stash house for illicit drugs. The agency’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Babafemi said operatives of the agency’s Special Operations Unit raided …
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Nigerian music sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been named among international stars to perform at the 2026 edition of the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco. Newsextra24 reports that the annual music fiesta is organised by Maroc Cultures, featuring a wide range of international and local music artistes …
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The Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Aug. 15 Osun election, Najeem Salaam, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a credible poll that will make votes count. Salaam made the call while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, stressing the need …
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