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Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has declared that he will step down from the 2027 governorship race if his ambition threatens peace, insisting that no political goal is worth bloodshed. Read More Related Breaking Story From Our Political News Speaking with journalists in Lagos, the governor said his re-election plan would be guided strictly by the will of the people. He noted that leadership must remain accountable but not driven by force or desperation. Kefas explained that he is ready to accept the verdict of voters, even if it goes against him. According to him, public feedback will shape…

The Federal Government (FG) has stepped up efforts to tackle Nigeria’s out-of-school crisis, announcing a national education bootcamp aimed at improving access to basic learning across the country. Read More Breaking Stories from Our Latest Education News The programme, tagged the 2026 Basic Education in Nigeria Bootcamp, will be held in Jos, Plateau State, from April 28 to 30. In a statement by the Federal Ministry of Education on Saturday, the government said the event will bring together policymakers, education managers, and development partners to find practical ways to reduce the number of children out of school and improve early…

A fresh disagreement has emerged over the enforcement of movement restrictions during the monthly environmental sanitation in Lagos, as human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, said residents are free to go about their normal activities. Read More Breaking Stories From Our Latest Nigeria News Falana argued that there is no law backing any compulsory restriction of movement during the exercise. He maintained that participation remains voluntary, despite the state government’s position. The Lagos State Government had earlier insisted that the sanitation exercise would hold on Saturday, between 6:30am and 8:30am, urging residents to stay indoors and clean their surroundings. Read Related…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its economic and aviation ties with the United Kingdom, as British Airways celebrates 90 years of operations in the country. The President gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from British Airways, led by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, and the airline’s Commercial Officer, Mr Colm Lacy, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Nigeria values its long-standing relationship with the United Kingdom and is ready to deepen cooperation for mutual…

Canada approved 3,463 asylum applications from Nigerian citizens in 2025, while 21,573 cases were still awaiting decisions as of the end of the year. The figures are contained in data released by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, covering claims handled between January and December 2025. According to the report, a total of 6,765 Nigerians applied for asylum during the period under review. Out of these, 3,463 applications were accepted, while 1,377 were rejected. The report also showed that 46 cases were abandoned and 153 were either withdrawn or placed under other categories, bringing the total number of completed…

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified why some candidates are seeing “No Result Yet” when checking their 2026 UTME results. In a statement disclosed on Wednesday by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the board said the message applies mainly to underage candidates whose results have not been released. JAMB said it has received many questions from parents over the issue and decided to explain the situation. READ RELATED NEWS UPDATES  NANS raises alarm over few JAMB CBT centres in Cross River UTME 2026: JAMB releases 1.9m results, issues checking code According to the board, candidates who…

  Air Peace has been named the Best West Africa Sub-Regional Airline of the Year for the second time in a row. The award was announced at the 2026 Nigerian Aviation Awards held at the NIGAV Conference Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, where key players in the aviation industry gathered. The organisers said the airline earned the recognition for its steady performance, wider route network, and improved service to passengers across the region. READ RELATED NEWS UPDATES  Airlines suspend shutdown plan after FG intervention Air Peace creates 1,000 graduate jobs following suspension of import levy The award highlights Air Peace’s growing…

Air Peace has been named the Best West Africa Sub-Regional Airline of the Year for the second time in a row. The award was announced at the 2026 Nigerian Aviation Awards held at the NIGAV Conference Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, where key players in the aviation industry gathered. The organisers said the airline earned the recognition for its steady performance, wider route network, and improved service to passengers across the region. READ MORE RELATED STORY Air Peace halts nationwide flights amid NiMet strike Air Peace offers free repatriation, healthcare for trafficked Nigerian girls in Ivory Coast Air Peace Distances…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has begun plans to switch to cleaner energy vehicles after receiving three new buses powered by compressed natural gas. The buses were presented on April 21, 2026, by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PICNGEV). In a statement released on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police said the move marks the start of a wider plan to modernise its transport system and reduce fuel costs. Read Related News Updates Nigeria Police Force detains officer in viral video, sparking…

More than 900 property owners affected by the Ibadan Circular Road project will receive N5.8 billion in compensation, the Oyo State Government has said. The decision was taken at the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Seyi Makinde. The move is expected to calm growing concerns among affected residents and speed up work on the major road project. In a statement on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, said a total of N5,813,000,000 had been approved for those whose properties were touched by the construction. READ RELATED NEWS UPDATES Oyo 2027 Elections: Assembly endorses Ogundoyin as next Governor…