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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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2027: Tinubu Tells Supporters to Deliver Votes at Ward Level
The President tells campaign loyalists that their work will not be complete until they secure votes across their respective wards as the ruling party intensifies preparations for the next general…
2027: Senate Backs Rainbow Coalition, Says Cross-Party Alliance Is on Course
Senate leaders describe the inclusion of politicians from different parties in Tinubu’s campaign council as a significant political development, although the alliance’s electoral impact remains to be tested. The Nigerian…
Headline: Atiku’s Aide Paul Ibe Faults Akpabio’s Remarks on Suicide Bill, Calls for Apology
Ibe argues that attempted suicide should be addressed as a public health and mental health issue, as the Senate considers legislation proposing treatment and rehabilitation instead of criminal punishment. Paul…
Shettima Mocks Atiku Over Repeated Presidential Bids, Says He Is No Abraham Lincoln
The Vice-President’s remarks at Tinubu’s campaign council inauguration add to the political exchanges between the ruling camp and opposition figures ahead of the next general election. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has…
Wike Warns Tinubu Campaign Leaders Against Claiming Victory Without Delivering Their States
The FCT minister says campaign officials should be judged by their ability to mobilise votes in their assigned political territories, not merely by their positions on the council. Minister of…
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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…
John Boyega Reveals Secret Marriage, Says First Child Is on the Way
The British-Nigerian actor says he has been married for nearly two years and is preparing to welcome a new addition to his family. British-Nigerian actor John Boyega has revealed that…
Superlight Wins Best Indigenous Language Broadcasting Award at NBMA 2026
Crest 106.1 FM presenter Oluwatobi Oladipupo receives recognition for his Yoruba-language broadcasting and contribution to cultural programming. Broadcast journalist and radio presenter Oluwatobi Oladipupo, popularly known as Superlight, has won…
Peller Says He Accidentally Transferred ₦900,000 Instead of ₦90,000, Claims He Spent ₦15m in Days
Nigerian streamer and TikTok personality Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has recounted a costly money-transfer mistake after allegedly sending ₦900,000 instead of ₦90,000 to an airport worker who had…
T Classic Says He Discovered Ex-Partner’s Alleged Infidelity Through Gmail, YouTube and iPhone Notes
Nigerian singer T Classic has recounted how he allegedly discovered infidelity in a past relationship through applications he did not expect to be involved, including Gmail, YouTube and the Notes…
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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…