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Education

FG gives N4 billion each to 12 Nigerian varsities

VAM News March 2, 2026

The Federal Government has approved N4 billion each for 12 selected universities of engineering and technology to rehabilitate workshops and procure modern equipment. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday...

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Local News

JUST IN: Yam truck driver loses control, leaves one dead in Lagos

Akanji Philip March 2, 2026

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says that a truck laden with yam tubers reportedly lost control and rammed into a stationary tricycle, killing one person and leaving three other occupants severely injured....

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Local News

Ramadan Tragedy: 4 Dead in Alms Stampede

Tijani Mariam March 2, 2026

A statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Aliyu Abubakar, described the incident as regrettable. “The Police Command in Katsina regrets to report a stampede incident that occurred during the distribution of annual Ramadan alms...

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Local News

LG allocations: Osun traders’ close UBA accounts over concerns on safety of funds

VAM News March 2, 2026

Hundreds of traders in Osun state have requested for the closure of the accounts domiciled with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) as concerns grows over the safety of the funds with the financial...

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National

JAMB Opens 2026 Direct Entry Registration

Tijani Mariam March 2, 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the commencement of the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) registration. In a statement posted on its official X account on Monday, the board said the sale...

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National

Outcry in Lagos as Shiite group marches over Iran leader’s death

Tijani Mariam March 2, 2026

The leadership of South West of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN on Monday staged a protest in Lagos State over the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khanemei, by US and Israel strikes....

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Local News

JUST IN: Police crush cult, robbery gangs in Delta

Akanji Philip March 2, 2026

The Delta State Police Command has dismantled armed robbery networks and foiled a planned cult attack across Warri, Ughelli, and Sapele, recovering firearms and ammunition in a series of intelligence-led operations. According to the...

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National

Ireti Kingibe won’t return as Senator in 2027 – FCT Minister

Akanji Philip March 2, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not secure a second term in 2027, citing a lack of tangible projects during her tenure. Speaking during...

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Health

Nigeria to receive HIV prevention drug in March — NACA

Akanji Philip March 2, 2026

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has announced that Nigeria will take delivery of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that has shown 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infection in clinical trials....

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National Sponsored

No Child Left Hungry: FG Expands Feeding Scheme

Tijani Mariam March 2, 2026

The Federal Government has announced plans to extend the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) to cover both in-school and out-of-school children, with a projection to reach 50 million pupils by 2026. The National...