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By Deborah Nnamdi The impeachment move against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, has suffered another setback following the withdrawal of support by two more members of the State House of Assembly, deepening internal divisions and strengthening calls for dialogue to resolve the political crisis in…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi The United States is set to suspend visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, in a move that further tightens an already restrictive travel environment for Nigerians. The freeze, expected to take effect from January 21, 2026, is described as indefinite and comes amid a…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce electric-powered boats into the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) fleet within the year, aiming to reduce fares and promote sustainable, eco-friendly water transport. LAGFERRY Managing Director Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun disclosed the plan in a statement on the state government’s…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to hold nationwide from April 16 to 25. The board announced an official release detailing registration processes, eligibility requirements, and fees for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates. According to JAMB,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian fintech giant Paystack, owned by global payments company Stripe, has officially entered Nigeria’s banking sector with the launch of Paystack Microfinance Bank, following its acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank. The move marks a significant expansion beyond payments into full-stack financial services. The new microfinance bank, announced…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended no fewer than three personnel in connection with the death of a Kano woman, Aishatu Umar, following a surgical procedure at the government-owned Abubakar Imam Urology Center, where scissors allegedly used during the operation were forgotten inside her body.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have formally signed and unveiled a new agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s university education system and fostering lasting industrial harmony. The agreement was signed and publicly presented on Wednesday at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)…

The Nigerian Police have invited prominent Itsekiri chiefs and leaders for questioning following renewed tension in the Ugborodo community over the killing of an indigene, Emiko Onuwaje, on December 20, 2025. The invitations were issued by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 5, Benin City, AIG Salman…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Katsina State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the illegal possession of a large cache of highly explosive materials in the state. The items were intercepted in a Volkswagen Golf vehicle at Koza village in Daura Local Government Area following intelligence-led patrols along…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected human traffickers and fraudsters and rescued three victims during an operation in Akure, the state capital. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, the prime suspect, a 30-year-old Togolese national identified as John Apiah, allegedly used two women,…