19 Jan, 2026
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Labour Party clears Muoghalu, Nwosu for Anambra governorship primaries

The two Labour Party aspirants for Anambra governorship election, George Muoghalu and John Nwosu, have been screened and confirmed for the party’s primaries slated for April 5. The party’s national publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. The screening committee, led by its chairman and deputy minority […]

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Islamic Movement Blames Tinubu, Guard Brigade For Murder Of Shiites In Abuja, Demands Release Of Detained Members

The Resource Forum of the Islamic Movement under the leadership of Sayyid Ibraheem Zakzaky (H) has said it will hold the Guard Brigade of the Nigerian Army responsible for the attack on the 2025 Abuja International Quds Day procession, which left several protesters dead and many injured. The procession, which started peacefully at Usman Bin […]

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UK Increases Visa Fees For Nigerians, Other International Students, Tourists By 35%

The United Kingdom has increased visa fees for Nigerians and other international students, tourists, and workers, a move that will add to the financial burden of applicants seeking entry into the country. According to the UK Home Office, the fee for a student visa has been raised from £363 to £490, reflecting a 35% increase. […]

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Northern elders give Edo, FG 14-day ultimatum to prosecute killers of hunters

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Edo and federal governments to prosecute the killers of travelling hunters intercepted by members of a vigilante group in the state. In a statement on Saturday, Abubakar Jiddere, the NEF spokesperson, said the punishment of the perpetrators must be witnessed by the public […]

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Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola named in Forbes’ 2025 African billionaires list

Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola have been named in Forbes’ 2025 billionaires list in Africa. There are only four Nigerians named in the list published on Saturday. Forbes said Africa’s 22 billionaires saw their fortunes rise to $105 billion from $82.4 billion that it was in 2024 for 20 billionaires. According […]

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New moon finally sighted in Nigeria, Eid-el-Fitr officially slated for Sunday

The Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria has been slated for Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has said. The marking of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration follows the sighting of the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29. The Sultan of […]

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Reactions As Mc Oluomo Bows To Greet Seyi Tinubu In Lagos (Video)

Videos from the Renewed Hope Youth Engagement Iftar held in Victoria Island, Lagos, have been making waves on social media. The event saw the presence of notable personalities, including Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, Musiliu Akinsanya (popularly known as MC Oluomo) of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and Nollywood actor […]