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Sokoto Begins Salary Payments to 3,100 Newly Recruited Civil Servants
State government says the payments followed a verification exercise to confirm that the new employees had reported to their assigned offices. The Sokoto State Government has commenced salary payments to…
Dabiri-Erewa, Rufai Oseni Clash Over Alleged Misrepresentation of Post About Igbo People
The chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and ARISE Television presenter Rufai Oseni have exchanged sharp criticism over journalistic responsibility and a social media post that…
NPC Chairman Aminu Wushishi Dies After Brief Illness
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, has died after a brief illness. Wushishi reportedly died on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Niger State, with…
BREAKING: FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The declaration was announced on…
Goodluck Jonathan 2027 Endorsement Talks Tear PDP Apart
Moves suggesting possible endorsement of former President Goodluck Jonathan for 2027 trigger fresh divisions within the PDP. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly facing internal tension following renewed political…
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‘I Haven’t Seen Anyone Switching From Tinubu to Obi for 2027’ — Dada Olusegun
Dada Olusegun, an aide to President Bola Tinubu, has questioned claims that Nigerians who voted for the President in the 2023 general election are preparing to support former Labour Party…
APC Campaign Council Denies Alleged Plot to Assassinate Atiku, Challenges Timi Frank
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has denied allegations of a plot to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that the opposition politician continues to receive security protection.…
2027: Aiyedatiwa Backs Tinubu’s Re-Election, Unveils 26 Campaign Vehicles in Ondo
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing the All Progressives Congress’s grassroots structures as a foundation for political mobilisation ahead of…
Delta Assembly Approves Constitutional Amendment Proposal for State Police
The Delta State House of Assembly has approved a proposed alteration to the 1999 Constitution aimed at paving the way for the establishment of state police in Nigeria. All 23…
‘Tell Them No!’ Peter Obi Urges Nigerians in UK to Challenge Requests for Money From Home
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to reconsider how they respond to requests for financial assistance from…
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VeryDarkBlackMan Questions B-Red’s ₦500m Endorsement Deals After Lamborghini Purchase
Social media commentator VeryDarkBlackMan has questioned the legitimacy of endorsement deals reportedly worth ₦500 million involving Nigerian singer B-Red, following the singer’s purchase of a Lamborghini. The commentator raised concerns…
‘I Want to Release Two Songs Every Month’ — Mr Eazi Explains His Music Strategy
Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Mr Eazi has revealed his ambition to release two songs every month, explaining that consistent output is essential for artists seeking to establish themselves and compete…
‘I Can Never Die; I’ll Disappear When I’m Done With My Job’ — Odumeje
Controversial cleric Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has sparked reactions after declaring that he would disappear when he had completed his assignment on earth rather than experience death…
Jide Kosoko Says He Gets Scared When Funke Akindele Offers Him Acting Roles
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has revealed that he sometimes feels apprehensive whenever actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele offers him an acting role, citing her demanding approach to filmmaking and…
“I Wrote My Will at 30; I Don’t Want Children” — Chude Jideonwo Opens Up About Life Choices
Nigerian media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo has revealed that he wrote his will at about 30 or 31 and decided he did not want to have children after reflecting on his…
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CBN Urges Nigerians to Handle Naira Notes With Care, Pride and Dignity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged Nigerians, particularly traders and other frequent users of cash, to handle naira notes with care, pride and dignity as part of efforts…
Nigerian Navy Imposes 13-Hour Curfew on Calabar–Oron Route
Movement restricted on key waterways to tackle piracy, kidnapping, and smuggling The Nigerian Navy has announced a 13-hour daily restriction on movement along the Calabar–Oron water channel in a bid…
Nigeria Calls for African Cooperation to Boost AI Capacity
NITDA pushes regional collaboration to strengthen AI infrastructure and digital sovereignty Nigeria has called on African countries to deepen cooperation in building artificial intelligence (AI) capacity, warning that the continent…
EFCC Boss Reveals 6-Month Money Laundering Probe Into Pastor Jerry Eze, Says No Evidence Found
Anti-graft commission clarifies investigation was based on intelligence reports before cleric was cleared of wrongdoing A statement attributed to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola…
Army Intercepts Suspected Bomb-Making Materials in Abuja
Troops arrest 11 suspects linked to alleged explosive device production in Kuje area. Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 suspected criminals in Kuje Area Council of the Federal…