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Tinubu Flags Off 700km Northern Superhighway as Lagos Battles Fresh Flooding

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President Bola Tinubu has officially flagged off Section I of the 700-kilometre Akwanga–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri Superhighway, describing the project as a major step toward boosting trade, improving connectivity and strengthening economic growth across northern Nigeria. The ceremony marked the commencement of the 125-kilometre Akwanga–Jos section, one of five phases that make up the ambitious corridor stretching into…

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Peter Obi Promises PHC in Every Ward as Sowore Vows to Scrap JAMB and Reform NYSC

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Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is gathering momentum, with leading opposition candidates unveiling ambitious plans targeting healthcare, education and youth employment. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to establish a primary healthcare centre in each of Nigeria’s 8,809 electoral wards if elected president in 2027. Speaking during a visit…

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Kenneth Okonkwo Becomes Atiku’s 2027 Campaign Spokesperson After ADC Rift

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Former Labour Party spokesperson and Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has officially been appointed as the spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential campaign under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This marks an important political shift for Okonkwo, who played an important role in Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential bid before leaving the Labour Party earlier this year….

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FG Moves to Scrap JSS–SSS Separation to Tackle School Dropout Crisis

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The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out the long-standing separation between Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), describing the current structure as a major contributor to Nigeria’s worsening school dropout crisis. The proposed reform is aimed at creating a more seamless transition through secondary education and improving access for millions…

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Heavy Flooding Submerges Parts of Lagos as Tokunbo Wahab Apologises Over Waste Crisis

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Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding across several parts of Lagos, leaving homes submerged, roads impassable and localized power outages in multiple communities as residents battled rising floodwaters. The latest downpour affected areas including Gbagada, Ikeja, Lekki, Maryland, Mushin, Ogudu, Oshodi, Agege, Alimosho and Obalende, disrupting traffic, businesses and daily activities. Several motorists were forced…

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FEC Approves Sweeping NYSC Reforms, Extends Orientation Camp to Six Weeks

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the most comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since the scheme was established in 1973, introducing a six-week orientation program, redesigned uniforms, civilian leadership and several new measures aimed at modernizing youth service. Announcing the reforms after Monday’s FEC meeting in Abuja, Minister of Youth…

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Fuel Marketers Threaten Nationwide Shutdown Over Planned Petrol Price Controls

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Major petroleum marketers in Nigeria have warned they could shut down filling stations nationwide if the Federal Government moves ahead with plans to enforce stricter controls on petrol pump prices in the country’s deregulated downstream sector. The warning comes amid growing tensions between regulators and marketers over fuel pricing following the recent decline in global…

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Viral Video Claims Arrest of Alleged Bandit Ammunition Supplier, Authorities Yet to Confirm

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A viral video circulating on social media has sparked widespread reactions after showing security operatives detaining a man alleged to be a major supplier of ammunition to armed bandits operating across Nigeria’s North-West. However, no Nigerian security agency has officially confirmed the arrest or the claims surrounding the footage. The video, which surfaced on June…

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16-Year-Old Osasere Okundaye Becomes Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant

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Sixteen-year-old Osasere Okundaye has made history by becoming Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, setting a new national record after successfully completing the rigorous professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The Ondo State-born prodigy broke the previous record set in 2022 by Jonathan Adewale Ojo, who qualified as a chartered accountant at…

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