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No Funds Yet: NYSC Boss Explains Delay in N77,000 Corps Allowance

November 7, 2026 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Funding Shortfall Stalls New NYSC Allowance, Director General Says Corps members are yet to receive the higher monthly allowance approved for them because the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) does…

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Tinubu Approves Akwa Ibom Deep Seaport After 2 Million Votes Pledge, Leaving Cross River’s Bakassi Project in the Cold

November 6, 2026 Jake Clifford

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted approval for the long-awaited Ibom Deep Seaport project in Akwa Ibom State. The announcement came during a grand reception and rally held…

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Setback For APC In Rivers As Court Orders Production Of Chinda’s Defection Records

November 5, 2026 Jake Clifford

      A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Clerk of…

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‘Gov Otu Only Protecting Himself and Family While Criminals Break Into Residents’ Homes in Same Estate Where He Lives’ — Atiku

November 3, 2026 Jake Clifford

    Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu of prioritising the security of himself and his family while residents living in the same estate…

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2027: Wike’s Rainbow Coalition Predicted To Spring Surprises In Cross River, Ebonyi

November 3, 2026 Jake Clifford

    The political influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, could extend beyond his traditional political strongholds, with Primate Elijah Ayodele predicting that his…

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Tenant Smashes Landlord’s Head in Edo for Increasing Rent from ₦300k to ₦1 Million

October 31, 2026 Jake Clifford

    A disagreement over a rent increase from ₦300,000 to ₦1 million has reportedly turned violent in Benin City, Edo State, after a tenant allegedly attacked his landlord, leaving…

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BREAKING: INEC Breaks Silence, Speaks on Choosing Tinubu As Its Preferred Presidential Candidate Ahead of 2027 Elections

October 31, 2026 Jake Clifford

    The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has dismissed suggestions that the commission has a preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections,…

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BREAKING: INEC Admits Officers Were Compromised, Introduced AI Images Into Voters’ Register

October 30, 2026 Jake Clifford

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has admitted that some of its registration officers across the country were compromised and allegedly used their official access to introduce irregularities,…

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BREAKING: Rochas Okorocha Declares Support For Wike’s Rainbow Coalition Hours After Defeating Hope Uzodimma In Court

October 30, 2026 Jake Clifford

    Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has declared support for the Rainbow Coalition championed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, just hours after…

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EXCLUSIVE: APC’s Rivers Governorship Bid Faces Court Challenge Over Membership Register

October 30, 2026 Jake Clifford

      The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and its governorship candidate in Rivers State, Kieghe Nature Dumale, have approached the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, seeking to disqualify…

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BREAKING: Group Withdraws Support for Tinubu in Cross River, Gives Six Demands

October 29, 2026 Jake Clifford

    The National Patriotic Front for Tinubu (NPFFT) has temporarily withdrawn its political support for President Bola Tinubu in Cross River State, citing concerns over political representation, oil-producing status…

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Nigeria Is Too Important for Global Banks to Ignore — JP Morgan

October 28, 2026 Jake Clifford

    JP Morgan has reaffirmed its confidence in Nigeria’s financial sector, saying the country remains too significant for any international bank seeking a global presence to overlook, despite reports…

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‘Every PDP Members in Imo, Kwara, Gombe, Zamfara, Ogun, Cross River, and Other States Must Support Tinubu’ — Wike Declares

October 27, 2026 Jake Clifford

    Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across Nigeria should support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid…

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City Boy Movement Inaugurates Chapters in Obanliku, Obudu, Bekwarra Ahead of 2027 Elections

October 27, 2026 Jake Clifford

    The Cross River State chapter of the City Boy Movement has inaugurated its chapters in Obanliku, Obudu and Bekwarra Local Government Areas as part of efforts to expand…

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‘No Rainbow Coalition in Imo State, We’ll Deliver Organic Votes to Tinubu’ — Uzodimma Mocks Wike

October 27, 2026 Jake Clifford

      Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has dismissed the prospect of the Rainbow Coalition gaining a foothold in the state, declaring that President Bola Tinubu will receive “organic…

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Viral Video Shows Woman Nursing Baby and Goat, Sparking Debate

September 18, 2026 Omajemite Don

A video circulating widely on social media showing a woman simultaneously nursing her infant and feeding a young goat has sparked extensive debate across multiple digital platforms, igniting conversations about…

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Nigeria Morning Brief: 15 major stories you need today, September 18, 2026

September 18, 2026 Omajemite Don

Good morning, Nigeria. It’s Friday, September 18, 2026, and the news cycle has been anything but quiet. From a landmark international arbitration victory worth billions, to a tragedy in Niger…

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Nigeria Morning Brief: 10 top stories you need to know, September 17, 2026

September 17, 2026 Omajemite Don

Good morning. Here is your quick digest of the 10 biggest stories driving headlines across Nigeria today, September 17, 2026. Get up to speed on the major political, economic, and…

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Hot Weather in Nigeria: Best Foods to Eat to Stay Cool and Healthy

March 12, 2026 Omajemite Don

Nigeria’s hot season often brings prolonged periods of extreme temperatures, with several regions recording heat levels exceeding 40°C between February and May, according to data from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency.…

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Amend The Constitution Now: Tinubu Issues Urgent Order to Senators Over State Police

February 26, 2026 Omajemite Don

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Nigerian Senate to take immediate steps toward amending the constitution to allow for the creation of state police, describing the move as essential…

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