The National Population Commission (NPC) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s low birth registration rate, revealing that only about 40 per cent of births in the country are currently registered. NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a media briefing to mark the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS)...
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With only days to Saturday’s governorship election, major political parties in Osun State have intensified their campaigns, seeking to win over voters across the state. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) held its final campaign rally in Osogbo on Thursday, urging voters to support its candidate and former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly,...
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Germany deported at least 137 Nigerians in five chartered flights between February and June 2026, according to data compiled by the DERS Team and Refugees4refugees.org. The deportations were carried out in separate operations involving Germany and, in some cases, other European countries as authorities intensified efforts to enforce migration and deportation orders. Records show that...
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US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA against removing Gianni Infantino as president of world football’s governing body, describing any attempt to replace him as a “terrible mistake.” Trump issued the warning in a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, as Infantino faces growing pressure over a controversial proposal to open up part...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peaceful coexistence, religious harmony and national unity as the Muslim World League, in collaboration with the Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), holds an international security conference in Abuja. The conference, scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference...
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The G100, a coalition of concerned Nigerians, has concluded the first phase of consultations with leaders of six opposition parties as part of efforts to build a united political front ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman, the group said it had consulted key...
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Nigerian Army Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, has attributed his actions to what he described as patriotism, frustration and concerns over the worsening conditions in the country. Ma’aji, in a statement made available on Monday, apologised for his alleged involvement and appealed to...
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Presidential candidates and opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Donald Duke, Adebayo Adewole Ebenezer and Sandy Onor, have commenced fresh consultations on plans to forge a common political front against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general...
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Filling stations across Nigeria have again reduced the pump price of petrol following a fresh price cut by the Dangote Refinery. A market survey on Monday showed that MRS filling stations in Abuja and its environs reduced their petrol price to N1,210 per litre, from N1,260, representing a N50 reduction per litre. Similarly, AA Rano...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has charged Auditor General for Local Governments across Nigeria to embrace Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies to strengthen accountability, block financial leakages and ensure that public resources translate into tangible development for citizens. Governor Ododo gave the charge on...
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