The Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS) has released the approved cut-off marks for admission into its various undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. This is contained in a statement signed by Malam Abdallah El-Kurebe, the Director of Communications, Public Affairs and Protocol of the institution, issued to newsmen in Sokoto …
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Nigeria and Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional defence cooperation and advancing indigenous military capacity as part of efforts to enhance security across West Africa. This formed the focus when the Ministry of Defence received a delegation from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Senior Course …
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday in Calabar inaugurated a nationwide campaign aimed at reducing disaster-related casualties in 2026. Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, said this during the commencement of the National Disaster Preparedness and Response Campaign (NPRC) 2026, themed “Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance for a Resilient …
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Health authorities on Friday confirmed that about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been recorded in an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) The suspected cases and 65 deaths were recorded mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara, with four deaths among confirmed cases. According to the Africa …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi has arrested 170 suspected drug traffickers and seized a total of 130.98kg of illicit drugs in the state. The NDLEA Commander in Ebonyi, Mr Jude Amaefule, on Friday in Abakaliki, said that the arrests and seizures were made between January and …
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A travel agent, Blessing Ahabue, 49, on Friday appeared before a Mapo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over alleged N10.6 million Australian visa fraud. Ahabue, however, pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence and stealing, brought against him by the police. The Magistrate, …
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A social media influencer, Ms Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, also known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The self-styled relationship therapist was brought before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 15, 2026, over an …
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Sandra Onyenucheya, the former wife of Frank Edoho, has broken her silence following news that their marriage has ended, accusing the veteran broadcaster of infidelity, emotional abuse and financial irresponsibility. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Sandra shared a series of strongly worded posts detailing her experience in the marriage and …
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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has filed two separate suits against Wema Bank at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking to recover assets valued at more than ₦125.38 billion linked to the defunct Gulf Bank Plc. The actions, brought under the Failed Banks (Recovery of Debts and Financial Malpractices in …
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A former Governor of Ondo State, Segun Mimiko, on Thursday joined the All Progressives Congres (APC) at Ward 7, Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. Mimiko, who recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was received by party executives at the ward, local government and state levels, …
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