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Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have expressed frustration over persistent difficulties in renewing international passports and obtaining new ones for their children, alleging that the process has become increasingly cumbersome despite recent reforms by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

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By Dayo Johnson & Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado Ekiti The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governance agenda. Oyebanji was declared winner of Saturday’s poll after securing 319,224 […]

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By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have directed telecommunications companies to obtain regulatory approval before executing any transfer of shares amounting to 10 per cent or more of their total share capital. The directive, which takes immediate effect, is aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, preserving competition, and […]

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The Kaduna State Police Command has condemned the killing of a woman by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, following allegations of child theft.

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A torrential rainfall accompanied by a windstorm has caused widespread destruction in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, destroying farmlands and shops.

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The wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has described her husband, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, as an exceptional and devoted father who continues to serve as a source of inspiration to their family.

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Sanwo-Olu, who is also the chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, said this in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile.

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Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday warned the United States against making threats at the Islamic republic, vowing that “our armed forces are ready to respond”.

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Many motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern about the high cost of fuel despite a drop in global oil prices. According to them, many filling stations across the FCT have yet to adjust their fuel pumps to reflect the price drop. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the price […]

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Babafemi said that the first suspect was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Friday, following credible intelligence that he was selling illicit substances to young students.

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