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The Presidency has pledged full support for the Global Alliance World Public Relations Forum scheduled to hold in Abuja from November 15 to 21, 2026. The event is expected to attract about 3,000 delegates from 126 countries and will focus on responsible communication.
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The Bauchi State Police Command has warned youths against allowing politicians and criminal elements to exploit them for political violence, cybercrime and other criminal activities. The command launched a campaign tagged “My Future Is Greater Than Political Thuggery” to encourage young people to reject violence and pursue productive opportunities.
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APC chieftain Omoyele Olabode has commended Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for providing direct cash relief to more than 1,000 flood victims in Ondo South. He said the intervention helped ease the hardship caused by the floods and demonstrated commitment to grassroots welfare.
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Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has suggested that some parents may be unaware that their children are receiving loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). He said students could access the scheme without necessarily informing their parents, highlighting the need for greater awareness of the programme and its repayment obligations.
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African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has said he will not contest another presidential election if he loses the 2027 poll, making the election his final bid for the presidency. He also urged Nigerians with Permanent Voter Cards to vote and remain at polling units until their votes are counted.
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Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says the Federal Government will not publish specific details of how it plans to spend funds drawn from its $5 billion financing facility with First Abu Dhabi Bank. He said the facility was approved by the National Assembly and structured primarily to refinance more expensive debt. The government has already drawn about $1.5 billion from the facility.
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A Christian group has cautioned Nigerian politicians against using ethnicity and religion to campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group urged political actors to focus on issues, competence and policies capable of addressing the country’s challenges rather than exploiting religious or ethnic divisions.
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Senator Ali Ndume has urged the Nigerian military to intensify efforts to rescue schoolchildren and other victims abducted from communities in Southern Borno, some of whom have spent more than 100 days in captivity. He made the appeal during a visit to the Theatre Command, Operation Hadin Kai, in Maiduguri, while commending the military for its ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.
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Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has rewarded Delight Amayaenvbo with N1 million after the student recorded straight As in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Idahosa said the gesture was meant to recognise the student’s achievement and encourage other young people to pursue academic excellence.
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Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has criticised Nigerians who attacked the World Bank on social media over its loans to Nigeria, saying the criticism reflected a lack of understanding of how the institution operates. He said the World Bank eventually disabled comments on its social media account after Nigerians posted abusive messages about its decision to lend to the country.
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that Uber, Bolt and other e-hailing services have not been banned from Nigerian airports. FAAN said it is engaging operators to establish a framework that ensures passenger safety, security and orderly airport operations, with commercial transport providers required to be identifiable and properly integrated into airport procedures.
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye for allegedly impersonating a DSS operative and extorting commuters and motorists in Abuja with a fake pistol. He was arrested at his hideout around NITEL Junction, Wuse II, while dressed in a DSS tactical uniform.
