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FG Considers Law to Protect Tinubu’s Economic Reforms From Reversal by Future Governments
The Federal Government is considering legislation intended to protect economic reforms introduced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from being reversed by successive administrations. The proposal was disclosed by the Minister…
Reps Urge FG to Hand Federal Roads to Private Investors, Reintroduce Toll Gates
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to consider transferring the rehabilitation, maintenance and management of federal roads to private investors and reintroducing toll gates as part of…
Court Dismisses Emeka Ike’s ₦10bn Suit Against Wike’s Aide, INEC
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a ₦10 billion fundamental rights suit filed by Nollywood actor Emeka Ike against Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of…
IGP Disu Proposes 200% Gratuity for Retired Police Officers Amid Pension Concerns
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has proposed a gratuity equivalent to 200 per cent under a potential reform of retirement benefits for police personnel, as authorities consider ways to…
Dokubo-Asari Visits Sultan of Sokoto, Invites Monarch to Coronation Ceremony
Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari has visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, to invite the revered monarch to his forthcoming coronation ceremony as Da Amakiri Tubo. The…
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INEC Clears Pantami, Gwarzo for 2027 Elections, Rejects Adebutu’s Petition
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate Abdulsalam Gwarzo to contest the…
Ministerial Appointment Scandal: ADC Campaign Council Renews Pressure on Tinubu Over Alleged Payments
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has renewed its criticism of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over allegations that some ministers paid substantial sums to secure appointments in…
NDC Communications Director Theo Abu Condemns Pastor Bolaji’s Video, Calls It ‘Rainbow Coalition’
The Director of Communications of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Theo Abu, has criticised a recent video involving Pastor Bolaji, describing the development as resembling a “rainbow coalition.” Abu’s comment…
Makinde Questions Tinubu’s Saudi Trip, Says Nigerians Can Pray for Country at Home
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has questioned the need for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to travel to Saudi Arabia to pray for Nigeria, arguing that prayers for the country’s peace…
2027: David Mark Says Credible Election Is Key to Preventing Conflict
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has said that a transparent and credible election in 2027 will be essential to preventing political conflict and…
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Toluwanisings’ Burial Dispute: Daniel Regha Urges Family to Fight for Burial at Home
Nigerian social commentator Daniel Regha has weighed in on the ongoing dispute over the burial arrangements for late gospel musician ToluwaniSings, suggesting that the singer’s family should insist on burying…
‘Stop Acting Like Armed Robbers’ — Skales Criticises EFCC Over Lekki Sting Operation
Nigerian rapper Skales has criticised operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a controversial sting operation at an estate in Lekki, Lagos, in which dozens of people…
Toluwanisings’ Burial Saga: OAP Dotun Weighs In on the Spiritual and Moral Questions Surrounding Home Burials
Media personality and on-air presenter Dotun has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the proposed burial of late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, at his residence. The…
‘Afrobeats Will Grow Bigger Through Unity and Collaboration’ — Blaqbonez
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has called for greater unity and collaboration among Afrobeats artistes, arguing that collective efforts could help expand the genre’s influence and strengthen the Nigerian music industry. The…
Chris Brown Receives Eight-Month Suspended Sentence Over 2023 London Nightclub Attack
American singer Chris Brown has received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, following his guilty plea over an assault on music producer Abraham Diaw at a London nightclub…
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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…