The United States Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria have resumed full operations following the reopening of the American Government.On October 1, the US government shut down embassies and consulates worldwide, announcing that the shutdown would reduce public communications.The diplomatic missions particularly said they would not post routine updates “until full
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A broad coalition of political leaders, civil society advocates, labour figures, and democracy campaigners has launched a new national movement to rescue Nigeria’s electoral system from decades of manipulation, insecurity, and institutional decay.The coalition, known as the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), emerged from the 2025 National Political Summit on
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The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr Sam Amadi, has insisted that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, convention remains valid and legally recognised despite earlier conflicting court rulings.Speaking on Saturday during an interview with Arise News, Amadi said the most recent court order issued before
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday expelled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, over alleged anti-party activities.Also expelled through a unanimous decision at the National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, were
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President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for another five-year term, the State House confirmed on Friday.Marwa, who was first appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, will now remain at the helm
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Paystack, a Nigerian payment startup, has suspended Ezra Olubi, its co-founder and chief technology officer, over allegations of workplace sexual misconduct.A report by TechCabal said the fintech company has launched a formal investigation into the matter, after the allegation trended on social media on November 12.Although Olubi’s X account has
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The mental health and rehab facility in Abuja, Serenity Royal Hospital, has denied releasing the medical reports linked to Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels.The document, which BluePrint obtained, disclosed that Regina tested positive for cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, morphine, opiates and other hard drugs.The medical report stated that the hospital’s psychological emergency
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President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi have applauded Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their 4–1 victory over Gabon in the 2026 CAF World Cup playoffs.The match, held at Morocco’s Moulay Hassan Stadium on Thursday, saw Nigeria secure a place in the final
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) strike which began 13days ago has grounded services in major hospitals, with only skeletal services being offered by consultants, nurses, and auxiliary staff, leaving patients stranded.Avisit to hospitals in Abuja and Lagos this week revealed near-empty wards and frustrated patients returning home without
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Kano Lawmakers on the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the House of Representatives have denied rumours that they plan to leave their party for other political platforms.The 13 lawmakers, who are members of the Kwankwasiya Movement in Kano State, said they remain loyal to the NNPP
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