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Insecurity: Kwara reopens schools

February 1, 2026

The Kwara State Government has announced Monday, February 2, 2026, for the reopening of all schools hitherto closed due to security challenges in parts of the state. This is

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake to headline Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal

February 1, 2026

Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake have been confirmed as headliners for the highly anticipated Afro Nation 2026 festival in Portugal, organisers have announced. According to the festival’s

My successor will emerge from my camp, Makinde declares

February 1, 2026

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that though his tenure ends in May 2027, members of his team were poised to continue the good work in the

PDP will overcome its challenges, wax stronger, Ortom tells supporters

February 1, 2026

The immediate past governor of Benue, Chief Samuel Ortom, has said the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will overcome its challenges and urged supporters to remain steadfast with the party.

FG to arraign suspects in Benue killings

February 1, 2026

The Federal Government will on Monday, February 2, 2026, arraign suspects linked to the recent killings in Yelwata, Benue State. This is contained in a statement by the Senior

Grammy Awards: Fela was a philosopher, Tinubu declares

February 1, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In a personally signed statement, the president described

TF at 73 Conference: Reflections, Part 3 Why I Write On Religion

January 31, 2026

By Toyin Falola Conference delegates posed many questions to me regarding my intellectual interests, work habits, career experiences, spirituality and magic, obsession with work and music, and many more.

Court grants Yahaya Bello’s permission to go on pilgrimage

January 29, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted an application by former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia for lesser hajj to observe

Yusuf approves appointments, promotions to strengthen governance

January 28, 2026

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved appointments and promotions aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery across key sectors. This was contained in a statement by his

Senate to discuss Nigeria/U.S. security partnership behind closed doors, says Akpabio

January 28, 2026

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the lawmakers will be briefed on the Nigeria/U.S. security partnership behind closed doors. This followed a Point of Order on Privileges raised

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