US Applauds Tinubu’s Maritime Reforms as Nigeria Clears 12-Year Shipping Hurdle

President Bola Tinubu The United States Government has commended Nigeria for its sustained maritime security reforms, which led to the lifting of the 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels visiting the United States from Nigeria. It said the development will deliver tangible benefits to shipping operators, reduce shipping costs and strengthen trade between the […]

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WhatsApp to stop working on 5 iPhones

WhatsApp is set to raise its minimum software requirement for iPhones later this year, meaning users of some older Apple devices will need to update their software to continue using the messaging platform. From November 30, 2026, WhatsApp will require iOS 15.5 or later on iPhones, up from the current minimum requirement of iOS 15.1. […]

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Cross Rivers commissioner dies

Tragedy struck on Saturday evening Cross Rivers State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka William, died on Saturday in an Abuja hospital. The invident has plunged his family, friends and members of his native Akparabong community in Ikom Local Government Area into mourning. He reportedly died on Saturday evening while receiving treatment at […]

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Uganda’s former youngest king buried amid family feud

Thousands of mourners gathered in Uganda on Saturday to bury King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the former world’s youngest reigning monarch, as a dispute over his successor threatened to divide the Tooro royal family. Oyo, who ascended the throne at the age of three in 1995, died on August 28, 2026, at the […]

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INEC confirms Yahaya Bello as APC Kogi Central senatorial candidate

The Independent National Electoral Commission has listed former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, as the All Progressives Congress candidate for Kogi Central in the 2027 senatorial election. Bello, 51, is among 42 candidates cleared to contest the three senatorial seats in Kogi State, according to the final list signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. The […]

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JAMB takes over HND admissions in polytechnics, health institutions

All Higher National Diploma, HND, admissions into the polytechnics, allied institutions and colleges of nursing sciences and health technology, will henceforth be coordinated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB The National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, disclosed this in a circular dated September 9, 2026, signed by its Executive Secretary, Prof Idris Bugaje, […]

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DSS alerts on planned terror attacks of worship centres in Osun

The Department of State Services, DSS, has alerted of planned terror attacks on churches, mosques, markets and other public gathering centres as part of a plan to destabilise the South-West and frustrate the 2027 general elections. The service had, at separate security briefings last Wednesday, with the Muslim and Christian communities in the state, in […]

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Five Clerics Kidnapped In Zamfara After Praying For Tinubu’s Re-Election

Victims Snatched After 1,000 Scholars’ Gathering At Senator Yari’s Residence In Talata Mafara Suspected terrorists have kidnapped five clerics in Zamfara State after attending a special prayer session for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. They were abducted on Saturday at the residence of the Director General of President Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign, former Zamfara Governor and serving […]

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