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September 2, 2026 5:47 pm
PFIPC scandal: Reps uncover 58 bank accounts, N400m deal linked to detained DG
September 2, 2026 4:05 pm
Uber shuts down Nigerian operations
September 2, 2026 7:05 am
2027 campaigns: Police, Abdulsalami panel move to curb rising tension
September 1, 2026 6:30 pm
Nollywood actress Atinuke Kareem dies after battle with cancer
September 1, 2026 11:13 am
Reforms have put Nigeria on path to $1tn economy — Tinubu
August 31, 2026 5:00 pm
JUST IN: Military rescues 15 NYSC members, six others in Kogi forest operation
Tenure countdown: States owe N5.3tn as 12 govs near exit
September 3, 2026 12:02 am
Tinubu urges AU action over xenophobic attacks in S’Africa
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APC secretary visits Adeleke, congratulates him on re-election
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Tinubu departs for three-week vacation in Europe
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Adeleke issues executive order, sets up panel over Osun killings
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Omokri challenges Atiku’s Tinubu 90-year-old claim with 1996 photo
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PFIPC scandal: Reps uncover 58 bank accounts, N400m deal linked to detained DG
The House of Representatives committee investigating the PFIPC scandal has uncovered 58 bank accounts and a N400m deal linked to the detained DG….
Uber shuts down Nigerian operations
Uber announces the shutdown of its Nigerian operations, effective September 2, 2026. Learn why the ride-hailing giant is exiting the market….
2027 campaigns: Police, Abdulsalami panel move to curb rising tension
Police and Abdulsalami Abubakar’s Peace Committee are working to curb rising political tension and inciting comments ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria…
Nollywood actress Atinuke Kareem dies after battle with cancer
Nollywood actress Atinuke Kareem dies after a battle with breast cancer. TAMPAN announces her passing, expressing gratitude for support….
Reforms have put Nigeria on path to $1tn economy — Tinubu
President Tinubu states economic reforms are putting Nigeria on track for a $1tn economy by 2030, despite current challenges. Learn about the key reforms….
JUST IN: Military rescues 15 NYSC members, six others in Kogi forest operation
The Nigerian military has confirmed the rescue of 21 kidnapped victims, including 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps, in Kogi State. This is as it vowed to sustain operations to rescue res…
Tinubu urges AU action over xenophobic attacks in S’Africa
President Tinubu formally reported recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa to the African Union, demanding collective action to address the issue….
APC secretary visits Adeleke, congratulates him on re-election
APC National Secretary, Surajudeen Basiru, visits Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke to congratulate him on his re-election and thank him for endorsing Tinubu….
Tinubu departs for three-week vacation in Europe
President Bola Tinubu begins a three-week annual leave in Europe, starting in London. Learn more about Tinubu’s Europe vacation and his return for the 2027…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke issues an executive order establishing a panel to investigate the recent killings and violence in Ikire….
Omokri challenges Atiku’s Tinubu 90-year-old claim with 1996 photo
Reno Omokri challenges Atiku Abubakar’s claim that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old, presenting a 1996 photo as evidence. Get the full story on Tinubu…
Gunmen kill Kogi APC LG chairman
Gunmen killed the APC Chairman in Dekina LGA, Kogi State, Ishaq Yunusa, and abducted another. Police are investigating the incident….
2027: Atiku dismisses age concerns, asks ‘do I look 80?’
Atiku Abubakar, ADC presidential candidate, addresses age concerns for the 2027 election, asking critics, “Do I look 80?” He also discusses opposition unit…
Tinubu, APC govs move to fix campaign list crisis
President Tinubu and APC governors meet to resolve the crisis surrounding the controversial presidential campaign council list, with adjustments expected….
Tinubu swears in Enitan as new Head of Service
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Learn more about his appointment and mandate….
Video of chief of defence staff endorsing politics fake – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters debunks a fake video showing the Chief of Defence Staff endorsing politics, urging the public to disregard the AI-generated manipu…
2027 politics: Atiku-Tinubu faceoff widens over subsidy, $16bn power projects
The Atiku-Tinubu faceoff intensifies as Atiku challenges the government on $16bn power projects and subsidy removal funds. Get the full story on Punch….
Umahi orders concessionaire to quit Benin-Asaba road over poor work
Works Minister David Umahi has ordered the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba road to quit due to poor work, citing public disorder concerns. Get the…
Governors spend N512bn on travels, offices
Nigerian state governors spent N512bn on Government Houses, offices, and travel in the first half of 2026, dwarfing their combined salaries. Discover the t…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio states President Tinubu inherited an economy in shambles, highlighting achievements and defending the administration’s pe…
NFIU reveals terrorists use crowdfunding, dead persons’ accounts, and gender-based proxies to finance operations. Discover emerging terrorist financing tec…
Poco Lee to appear in London court September 15 over assault — Nigerians in UK leader
Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is set to appear in a London court on September 15 over an alleged assault. Get the latest updates on Poco Lee’s arrest and court…
Actor Ogogo to be buried Monday
Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday. Learn more about the Ogogo burial details….
‘Fake agency’ boss fights back with appointment letter
George Nwabueze, head of the ‘Made in Nigeria’ project, denies running a fake agency, presenting an appointment letter from the OSGF amidst ICPC allegation…
I won’t risk losing Rivers, FCT for APC presidential campaign DG job — Wike
Nyesom Wike explains why he won’t be APC’s 2027 presidential campaign DG, citing non-membership and focus on delivering Rivers and FCT. Read more….
President Tinubu orders the arrest of George Buchi Nwabueze and suspends three permanent secretaries as ICPC uncovers a new fake agency….
FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid. Reflect on compassion and unity this celebration….
States get special N435bn for security, infrastructure
Nigerian states received N435bn in special FAAC intervention for infrastructure and security in H1 2026. Discover how this funding addresses critical needs…
Tinubu, Adeleke in closed-door meeting at Aso Rock Villa
President Tinubu meets Osun State Governor Adeleke at Aso Rock Villa after his re-election. Get details on their closed-door meeting and key discussions….
2027 poll: N571bn campaign spending limit for presidential, gov candidates
Discover the N571bn campaign spending limit for presidential and governorship candidates in Nigeria’s 2027 elections, as prescribed by the Electoral Act 20…
PFIPC: ICPC uncovers multiple fake agencies as Tinubu orders forensic probe
President Tinubu has ordered a forensic investigation into the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and other fake agencies, aiming to stren…