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Comptroller-General of Immigration Receives British High Commission Delegation in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria, 27th February 2026 The Comptroller-General of the (NIS), KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp, yesterday received a delegation from the , Abuja, during a working visit to the Service Headquarters in Abuja. The delegation was led by the Justice and Home Affairs Adviser, Ms. Sorrel Evans. The visit underscored the strong and enduring…
ADAMAWA STATE GOVERNOR FINTIRI JOINS APC
Yola, Adamawa State – 27 February 2026 Governor of has formally announced his resignation from the (PDP) and his defection to the (APC), marking a significant political shift in the North-East state. In a statewide broadcast delivered from the Government House in Yola, Governor Fintiri stated that his decision followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders,…
JAMB DEBUNKS INCREASE IN UTME FEES CLAIMS
Abuja, Nigeria | February 27, 2026 The (JAMB) has debunked claims that it has increased the registration fees for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing the report as false, misleading, and entirely unfounded.In a statement issued by JAMB’s spokesperson, , the Board clarified that the approved UTME registration fees remain unchanged. According to the…
NATIONAL SECURITY: DEFENCE MINISTRY STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH NASRDA
Ship House, Abuja,27 February 2026 The Minister of Defence, , has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the (NASRDA) to enhance space-based support for national security operations across the country. General Musa made this known while receiving a delegation from NASRDA led by its Director General, , during a working visit to the…
NIGERIA / GERMANY DEEPENS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Abuja, Nigeria – 26 February 2026 Nigeria and Germany have further strengthened their strategic partnership in a high-level meeting between the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, and German Ambassador Annett Günther. The discussions centered on multilateral cooperation, economic collaboration, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Both sides emphasized…
PVAC And Partners Advance In Ensuring Nigerians Access Affordable Malaria Diagnostics And Medicines
Abuja, Nigeria, February 26, 2026 The (PVAC), in collaboration with partners in the (NMEP), has announced significant progress under the Affordable Diagnostics and Medicines for Malaria (ADMFM) initiative. The technical team driving the project says it is making steady strides toward ensuring Nigerians have access to affordable, quality malaria treatment and essential commodities. Speaking during…
BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT SIGNS MOU WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR SIPC PROJECTS
Makurdi, Benue State – February 26, 2026 The Benue State Government has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government for the implementation of the Sustainable Integrated Productive Community (SIPC) programme, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and increasing the viability of farming across the state. The agreement was formalized…
PRESIDENT TINUBU SUPPORTS 50,000 SOUTH EAST STUDENTS WITH JAMB REGISTRATION
ENUGU, NIGERIA — February 26, 2026 President , through the South East Renewed Hope Agenda, has supported 50,000 students across the South East geopolitical zone with registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and mock examinations. The initiative covers registration fees for the (JAMB) examination and is aimed at easing the financial burden…
INEC CHAIRMAN CHARGES FOSIECON ON CREDIBLE POLLS
Abuja, Nigeria | February 26, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) are set to deepen collaboration aimed at promoting credible elections at the Local Government level across the country. This commitment was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the (FOSIECON)…
SPLITTING OF PUs: INEC CLARIFIES, SAYS IT WAS DONE IN 2022 NOT DURING FCT POLLS
Abuja, Nigeria, February 26, 2026 The (INEC) has clarified that the splitting of polling units (PUs) to enhance voter participation was carried out in 2022 and not in the lead-up to the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections.In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, the…

