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THE Nigerian Union of Pensioners, NUP, has lamented that some state governors are treating retirees like subhuman relics, pay them pittances of ₦400 or ₦450 monthly as pension, while they struggle to survive.
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Three children have reportedly been kidnapped by suspected traffickers in Nkwoagu, Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
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The Kogi State Government has announced the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts of Kogi West Senatorial District as part of intensified security operations targeting terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements.
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The Senate has announced that it will hold an emergency plenary sitting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, amid growing public controversy over its recent amendments to the Electoral Act.
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Gov. Uba Sani has urged Islamic clerics, media organisations and digital platforms to deploy the coming Ramadan as a force for peace, tolerance and national cohesion.
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Yohanna stressed that the time to act was now, calling on the Federal Government to deploy adequate security personnel, provide necessary logistics and resources, and collaborate with local stakeholders.
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. The directive comes directly from IPOB leader Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who emphasized that the people should return to schools, workplaces, and markets without fear or intimidation. IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, […]
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By Daniel Abia The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on Ogoni youths to take responsibility for protecting oil facilities in their respective communities. MOSOP further called on oil operators in the Ogoni region, especially Shell, to liaise with the Ogoni people on how best to secure the pipelines and […]
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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced an increase in the minimum stipend for PhD students for the next academic year, offering another above-inflation rise from October 1, 2026.
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All arrangements have been concluded for the accreditation of journalists ahead of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, scheduled to commence on February 11, 2026, as Kebbi State prepares to host media organisations from across Nigeria and around the world.
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