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Bode George Alleges Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy, Accuses APC and INEC of Bias 0
- POLITICS
- April 10, 2026
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olabode George, has raised concerns that Nigeria’s democratic system is under threat, accusing the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission of actions that could weaken the country’s political structure. George claimed that recent actions and statements from both the ruling party and the electoral body
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PTDF Screens 746 Applicants for Overseas Scholarships in Rivers 0
- GOVERNANCE
- April 10, 2026
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund has begun screening 746 shortlisted candidates for its 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme in Rivers State. The exercise, which started on April 7 and will run until April 17, is being conducted simultaneously across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, including centres in Abuja, Bauchi, Kaduna, Enugu, Oyo, and Rivers. At the Port
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Power Disruptions Hit Seven Northern States as Grid Upgrade Begins 0
- NEWS
- April 10, 2026
The Nigerian Independent System Operator has announced a planned power outage affecting seven northern states as part of efforts to upgrade transmission infrastructure. The outage will impact Plateau State, Gombe State, Bauchi State, Borno State, Adamawa State, Taraba State, and Yobe State, following maintenance work on the Jos–Gombe 330kV transmission line. According to NISO, the
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US Embassy in Abuja Suspends Visa Appointments After Staff Evacuation 0
- NEWS
- April 10, 2026
The United States Embassy Abuja has halted visa appointments following the evacuation of its staff and their families over security concerns. The decision came shortly after the US government ordered the withdrawal of non-essential personnel from Abuja, citing rising security risks. In a notice to applicants, the embassy confirmed that its Abuja office is currently
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