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Father in Tears as Kidnappers Refuse to Release University of Uyo Final-Year Student after ₦500,000 Ransom Payment

March 5, 2026 Newsmakers

Matilda Omonaiye/ A distraught father is appealing for help after kidnappers allegedly refused to release his son despite collecting a ransom of ₦500,000. The victim, Utibe Aniefiok Assian, a 400-level…

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Israel Threatens to Kill Khamenei’s Successor as Iran Weighs Leadership Choice

March 5, 2026 Editor

Segun Atanda/ Iran is moving to appoint a new supreme leader following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, even as Israel warns it will target whoever is selected to succeed…

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Tinubu Renews Prof. Ayo Omotayo’s Tenure as NIPSS Director-General

March 5, 2026 Newsmakers

Segun Atanda/ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of Professor Ayo Omotayo as the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS),…

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Tinubu Halts Airport Cashless Payment Policy After Passenger Outcry, Gridlock

March 4, 2026 Newsmakers

Matilda Omonaiye/ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of the recently introduced cashless payment system at airports nationwide following widespread complaints that the policy had caused…

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US Embassy Cancels Visa Appointments in Abuja Over Planned Protests

March 4, 2026 Editor

Pat Stevens/ The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, citing the potential for protests in Nigeria’s capital city. In a public notice…