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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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Atiku Unveils Proposed Police Dignity Guarantee Plan, Promises Higher Pay and Lifetime Healthcare
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has proposed a Police Dignity Guarantee Plan that he says he would introduce from the first day of his presidency if elected in 2027. Atiku said…
Atiku Raises Alarm Over Retired Police Officers’ Pensions, Cites Reported ₦29,000 Monthly Payment
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for urgent action to address the welfare and pension concerns of retired police officers, arguing that many former personnel are struggling to meet basic…
Shettima Defends Tinubu Administration’s Northern Development Projects, Cites NEDC Investments
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has defended the Tinubu administration’s record in Northern Nigeria, pointing to development projects and infrastructure interventions intended to support communities across the region. Shettima spoke at the…
Presidency Rejects Makinde’s Claim That FG Is Withholding ₦250bn in NLNG Dividends
The Presidency has dismissed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) dividends due to each state until after…
APC Chieftain Harrison Alonge Predicts Tinubu’s Victory in 2027, Cites Reforms and Infrastructure
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and philanthropist from Ekiti State, Harrison Alonge, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election. Alonge made the prediction…
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“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…
“I’m a Very Dangerous Man” — Prophet Odumeje Speaks About His Fighting Past
Popular Nigerian cleric Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, widely known as Odumeje, has attracted attention with remarks about his personality and experiences growing up, saying people once paid him to fight on…
US Consul General Hosts Burna Boy in Lagos to Explore Nigeria-US Creative Industry Collaboration
United States Consul General in Lagos Brandon Hudspeth has hosted Nigerian music star Burna Boy at the US Consulate in Lagos for discussions aimed at expanding collaboration between the American…
Woli Agba Says Late Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Feared Nigeria’s Unreliable Healthcare System
The gospel entertainer says the late singer had considered relocating abroad, citing concerns about the country’s healthcare system. Gospel entertainer Woli Agba has spoken about the late gospel musician Toluwanisings,…
Natasha Osawaru’s Introduction at Edo Assembly Fuels Speculation About Marriage to 2Baba
The lawmaker used the name “Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru” during plenary, but the choice of surname does not establish that the couple have separated. Fresh speculation has emerged about the…
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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…