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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…
“Too Much Injustice in Nigeria” — Rapper Skepta Calls Out Global Community Over Nigeria’s Crisis
British-Nigerian rapper urges international attention on Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and governance challenges. British-Nigerian rapper Skepta has sparked conversation after speaking out on what he describes as rising injustice in Nigeria,…
EFCC Chairman Apologizes to Nigerian Doctors Over UUTH Controversy
Ola Olukoyede moves to calm outrage after incident involving Uyo Teaching Hospital staff Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has reportedly apologized to Professor Eyo…
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After Osun Defeat, APC Sets Fresh 2027 Target of One Million Votes for Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has renewed its mobilisation drive for the 2027 general election, with party stakeholders pledging to work towards securing one million votes for…
Osun APC Candidate Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Adeleke and Turns Focus to 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, while urging party members to…
Atiku Pledges $100bn Startup Fund, Says Nigerian Youths Need Opportunity to Prosper
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigerian youths need a government that creates opportunities for prosperity rather than one that…
Umahi Defends FG’s Road Concession Policy, Says Government Must Honour Existing Agreements
Minister of Works David Umahi has defended the Federal Government’s handling of road projects covered by existing concession agreements, insisting that his ministry has acted within the responsibilities placed on…
Peter Obi Says Buhari, Tinubu Presidencies Served a Purpose as He Reflects on 2023 Election
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he believes the emergence of former President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was permitted by God…
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Francis Duru Questions Decline of Igbo Stories on Netflix, Urges Industry to Protect Heritage
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has raised concerns over what he described as the declining visibility of Igbo-language films and stories centred on Igbo cultural heritage. Duru made the remarks…
TEKNO QUESTIONS FELa’S SOLE CREDIT AS AFROBEAT ORIGINATOR, HIGHLIGHTS EASTERN MUSIC LEGENDS
Nigerian singer Tekno has challenged the idea that Fela Kuti should be regarded as the sole originator of Afrobeat, arguing that the history of Nigerian music is broader and includes…
Poco Lee Faces Five Sexual Offence Charges as UK Court Sets September Hearing
Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been formally charged in the United Kingdom with five alleged sexual offences, according to confirmation from Snaresbrook Crown…
Presidency Says Davido Would Face Arrest in Rwanda or Ethiopia Over Election-Era Posts
The Presidency has criticised the political interventions of Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, during the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. According to the Presidency, the singer…
Rasaq Okoya’s Son Siraheem Steps Away From Music, Says He Wants to Explore New Ventures
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Raheem Okoya, professionally known as Siraheem, has announced his professional exit from the music industry. Siraheem, the son of billionaire industrialist Rasaq Okoya, announced the decision on…
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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…
Sowore Confronts Malami Over Past Prosecution
Omoyele Sowore has confronted former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami over past actions while in office. Sowore reportedly told Malami that he now understands what it means to be…