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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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Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Four-Week European Stay
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending approximately four weeks in Europe on what the Presidency described as a working vacation. The President’s aircraft landed at the…
Lagos APC Challenges Rhodes-Vivour to Demonstrate Deeper Understanding of State
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, to demonstrate a broader understanding of Lagos State beyond…
APM Urges World Bank to Reject FG’s Proposed $1.5bn Loan
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has urged the World Bank and other international financial institutions to reject the Federal Government’s proposed $1.5 billion financing request, arguing that additional borrowing could…
Tinubu Departs Paris for Nigeria After Working Vacation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Paris, France, for Nigeria after concluding his working vacation in Europe. His aircraft is expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos…
Bello El-Rufai Says Calls From Atiku, Obi Over His Father Taught Him a Life Lesson
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has expressed appreciation to political figures who contacted him about the condition of his father,…
Entertainment
NOLLYWOOD ACTOR RICARDO AGBOR SURVIVES CAR CRASH IN IBADAN
Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor, also known as Rykardo Agbor, has survived a car crash in Ibadan, Oyo State. The actor disclosed the incident in a video shared on social media,…
Bae U Barbie Says Dissatisfaction With “Average” Content Inspired His Move Into Podcasting
Nigerian comedian and content creator Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi, popularly known as Bae U Barbie, has explained why he moved away from skit-making and pursued podcasting. The entertainer said he became…
Kwam 1 Brings NURTW Leaders MC Oluomo and Tafa Sego Together in Reconciliation Effort
Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1, has brokered a reconciliation between National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) National President Musiliu Akinsanya, known as MC Oluomo,…
Peter Okoye, Jude Okoye, P-Square, SACEM, EFCC, Federal High Court Lagos, Music Royalties, Northside Music Limited, Court Proceedings
Singer Peter Okoye has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that he received more than $800,000 in music royalties from French rights organisation SACEM but did not share the…
Kamo State Addresses Speculation Over Funke Akindele’s Absence at Star Lomo Premiere
Nigerian skit maker and actor Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, has addressed speculation surrounding Nollywood actress Funke Akindele’s absence from the premiere of his debut cinema film, Star…
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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…