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February 24, 2026

Olumide Akpata dumps Labour Party for ADC

The ADC state chairman, Kennedy Odion, handed Mr Akpata the party’s membership card in the presence of the state and national leaders.

Olumide Akpata
February 24, 2026

NECO, NOUN strengthen ties on result verification, CBT

The NECO registrar added that discussions also focused on areas of cooperation in computer-based testing.

National Examination Council (NECO) and children sitting for exam
February 24, 2026

Oyo speaker champions move to end 15-year blackout in Ibarapa

The House resolved to urge the executive arm of government to engage relevant agencies to expedite action on the substations.

Adebo Ogundoyin
February 24, 2026

2026 Budget: Minister seeks robust funding for information ministry

Mr Idris urged lawmakers to ensure adequate funding for the ministry to enable it to discharge their statutory mandate effectively.

Information minister Mohammed Idris
February 24, 2026

Police commission announces recruitment exercise for 50,000 new officers nationwide

The PSC spokesperson said the physical and credential screening for applicants will commence on March 9, 2026.

Police officers
February 24, 2026

Ex-NRC MD remanded over alleged $385,000, N165.5 million fraud

The EFCC requested a trial date and urged the court to remand the defendant in a correctional facility pending trial.

Ex-NRC MD Fidet Edetanle
February 24, 2026

Kano: Man jailed 20 years for killing uncle over farmland dispute

The judge sentenced Mr Sa’idu to 20 years’ imprisonment pursuant to Section 225 of the Penal Code Law on unintentional homicide.

Agodi prison
February 24, 2026

AFP’s report baseless; neither N10 billion ransom paid nor Boko Haram commanders released to secure Niger pupils, teachers’ freedom: Tinubu govt

The minister stated, “The report itself reveals contradictions that expose its speculative character, presenting sharply conflicting accounts regarding the alleged ransom.”

Rescued pupils of St. Mary's Catholic School, Niger State.
February 24, 2026

Fire destroyed NiMET equipment at MMIA Terminal 1: Keyamo  

Mr Keyamo expressed appreciation to God that no life was lost.

MMIA
February 24, 2026

Court grants FG’s request to prosecute suspects linked to Bello Turji in absentia

The judge on January 21, issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the five suspects standing trial, following their refusal to appear in court.

Bello Turji