06.05.2026

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JAMB Uncovers 4,251 Biometric Fraud Cases in 2025 UTME

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered thousands of high-tech malpractices in the 2025 UTME, including 4,251 biometric fraud cases and AI-assisted impersonation. A probe implicated parents, schools, and CBT operators in syndicate networks, sparking fears over the integrity of Nigeria’s admission system....

Tinubu Orders Military Overhaul After Borno Massacre

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered a sweeping review of Nigeria’s military operations after Boko Haram massacred scores in Borno’s Darajamal community. The directive includes deploying advanced drones, modern hardware, and surveillance technology as the government considers state police to combat rising insecurity....

Dangote–NUPENG Talks Collapse as PENGASSAN Threatens to Join Strike

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Conciliation talks between Dangote Group and NUPENG have ended in deadlock after disputes over union rights. The breakdown prompted walkouts and raised the risk of wider disruption, as senior oil workers’ union PENGASSAN vowed to join the strike if Dangote continues to resist unionisation at its refinery...

TUC Ultimatum: Withdraw 5% Petroleum Tax or Face Nationwide Strike

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The Trade Union Congress has rejected the Federal Government’s planned 5% tax on petroleum products, warning it will cripple businesses and push millions deeper into poverty. TUC gave the government an ultimatum: withdraw the policy or face a nationwide strike that could paralyse the economy...

Fuel Crisis Looms as NUPENG vs Dangote Standoff Escalates

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Nigeria faces a looming fuel crisis as NUPENG begins shutdowns, clashing with Dangote Refinery over distribution reforms. Petrol stations in Sokoto have already been closed, while the refinery denies reports of a shutdown and rival transporters back its new scheme. The federal government has rushed to mediate, but uncertainty grips commuters and businesses....

Super Eagles edge Rwanda as Osimhen injury clouds build-up to Bafana showdown

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Nigeria beat Rwanda 1–0 in Uyo to keep their 2026 qualifying pulse steady, but Victor Osimhen’s first-half injury turns the spotlight to Tuesday’s crunch trip to South Africa. Tolu Arokodare struck on 51 minutes as Rwanda’s Fiacre Ntwari frustrated the hosts with a string of saves. Nigeria now sit on 10 points with a game in hand...

APC, Opposition Clash Over Tinubu’s Claim on Revenue Growth and Borrowing

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties clashed over President Bola Tinubu’s claim that Nigeria has already met its 2025 revenue target and stopped local borrowing. While the APC hailed reforms as a success, the ADC, Labour Party, NNPP, and CUPP accused the President of celebrating figures that have no impact on citizens suffering under inflation, food crises, and a weak naira....

South Africa Coach Hugo Broos: Beating Lesotho Secures World Cup Spot, Piles Pressure on Super Eagles

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South Africa’s head coach Hugo Broos has declared that a win against Lesotho on Friday will virtually guarantee Bafana Bafana a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said victory would heap pressure on Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their clash with Rwanda in Uyo....

Super Eagles Camp Grows to 13 Players as Nigeria Intensifies 2026 World Cup Qualifier Preparations

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Fit-again goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has arrived in Uyo, raising the Super Eagles’ camp to 16 players as training begins ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. Captain William Troost-Ekong led the first session at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium....

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