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September 20, 2026 7:03 pm
Nigeria’ll be adequately represented at UNGA despite Tinubu’s absence – Envoy
September 20, 2026 6:56 pm
Evening recap: Shettima to lead UNGA delegation, OK movement demands apology from NDC, ex-Kogi gov dies, other top stories
September 20, 2026 6:29 pm
Oluremi Tinubu urges Nigerians to reduce food waste
September 20, 2026 5:47 pm
Health insurance complaints trigger N14m refunds, nine hospitals suspensions – NHIA
September 20, 2026 5:45 pm
2027: Bring your record, not social-media slogans, Sokoto gov’s aide tells opposition
September 20, 2026 5:36 pm
Italy to ban niqabs in schools, PM Meloni says
Makinde, APM sue Abia gov over N200m campaign fee
September 20, 2026 7:16 pm
2027: Makinde, Daura campaign team to hold town hall meetings in six zones
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Natasha mourns ex-Kogi gov Idris
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Ex-Kogi gov Ibrahim Idris dies in UK
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Kwara rolls out cattle insemination scheme to boost dairy, meat production
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Awujale stool: Ruling house heads sue 12 family members for N1bn
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Nigeria’ll be adequately represented at UNGA despite Tinubu’s absence – Envoy
Nigeria’s envoy to the UN, Jimoh Ibrahim, has assured that the country will be adequately represented by VP Shettima at the 81st UNGA despite Tinubu’s abse…
Evening recap: Shettima to lead UNGA delegation, OK movement demands apology from NDC, ex-Kogi gov dies, other top stories
President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Idri…
Oluremi Tinubu urges Nigerians to reduce food waste
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urges Nigerians to reduce food waste and adopt sustainable practices to protect the environment, marking the 2026 World Cleanup D…
Health insurance complaints trigger N14m refunds, nine hospitals suspensions – NHIA
The National Health Insurance Authority has refunded over N14.2m to enrollees and suspended nine hospitals following complaints over services….
2027: Bring your record, not social-media slogans, Sokoto gov’s aide tells opposition
An aide to the Sokoto State Governor has challenged opposition politicians to present their service records to the electorate ahead of the 2027 election….
Italy to ban niqabs in schools, PM Meloni says
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans to ban burqas and niqabs in schools and limit the number of foreign students per class….
2027: Makinde, Daura campaign team to hold town hall meetings in six zones
The campaign team for APM presidential candidate Seyi Makinde and his running mate Lawal Daura will hold town hall meetings in Nigeria’s six zones….
Natasha mourns ex-Kogi gov Idris
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has mourned the death of former Kogi State Governor, Ibrahim Idris, describing his passing as a profound loss to the state….
Ex-Kogi gov Ibrahim Idris dies in UK
A former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. He served as governor from 2003 to 2012….
Kwara rolls out cattle insemination scheme to boost dairy, meat production
The Kwara State Government has launched a statewide cattle artificial insemination scheme to improve breeds and boost milk and meat production in the state…
Awujale stool: Ruling house heads sue 12 family members for N1bn
Leaders of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have sued 12 family members for N1bn over their purported removal from office amid the Awujale selection process….
Tinubu mandates Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to UNGA
President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly in New Yor…
2027: Ekiti NDC rep candidate condemns attack on ADC campaign office
The National Democratic Congress House of Representatives candidate for Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency, Ayodele David-Adesua, has called for tolerance and politics devoid of violence before, during an…
Anambra First Lady receives social impact leadership award
Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has received the National Leadership Conference 2026 Award for her contributions to social impact and developmen…
Ladoja urges prayers, low-key coronation anniversary
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged people to offer prayers instead of elaborate merriment for his 82nd birthday and coronation anniv…
The NDC governorship candidate in Enugu, Chinyeaka Ohaa, has visited party members injured in an attack and pledged to cover their medical expenses….
Atiku pledges scholarship to viral Niger teen miner
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to sponsor the education of Yusuf Aliyu, a viral teenage artisanal miner from Niger State….
APC candidate wins reps by-election in Gombe
APC’s Usman Maijama’a Kallamu has won the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency by-election, polling 41,121 votes to fill the vacant Reps seat….
Bayelsa deputy gov links building collapse to negligence
Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Peter Akpe, has attributed building collapses in the state to the failure to engage qualified engineers and compromised standards….
Falana urges prosecution of suspects linked to 37 miners’ deaths
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, calls for the speedy prosecution of suspects linked to the deaths of 37 alleged illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Minna….
La Liga: Mourinho, Simeone renew old rivalry in Madrid derby
The upcoming La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will reignite the rivalry between managers Diego Simeone and Jose Mourinho….
Catholic bishops reject foreign aid bill
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has rejected the proposed Foreign Aid Bill 2026, urging the National Assembly to halt its enactment….
Niger miners’ deaths: Shehu Sani warns of overcrowded cell dangers
Shehu Sani reacts to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State, warning of the dangers of overcrowded cells from his own ex…
FG warns of high flood in 15 states in seven days
The Federal Government has warned of a high riverine flood risk across 15 states, urging residents in vulnerable communities to relocate to safer ground….
How to get Federal High Court affidavit online without visiting court
A step-by-step guide on how to apply for and obtain a Federal High Court affidavit online through the new e-Affidavit portal without visiting a court….
APC wins Kano Assembly seat in by-election
The All Progressives Congress candidate, Hussaini Yusuf-Datti, has won the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa State Constituency by-election in Kano State with 22,890 vot…
FRSC disowns viral fake recruitment notice, warns against fraudsters
The Federal Road Safety Corps has disowned a viral fake recruitment notice for its 2026 exercise, warning applicants against fraudsters and scams….
Police arrest 22-year-old woman over self-kidnap in Anambra
Anambra police have arrested a 22-year-old woman, Nwachukwu Blessing, for allegedly faking her own kidnap after her family paid a N3 million ransom….
NIS enrols over 5,000 Nigerians in UK passport drive
The Nigeria Immigration Service has enrolled a total of 5,099 applicants in its special passport intervention exercise for Nigerians in the United Kingdom….
Ekiti ADC senatorial candidate seeks police probe into campaign office attack
The ADC Senatorial Candidate for Ekiti North, Funso Ayeni, has called on law enforcement to investigate the attack and vandalisation of his campaign office…
Oyo orders traffic diversion ahead of youth concert
The Oyo State government has announced temporary traffic diversions and road closures in Ibadan ahead of the BOYE NATION/JAF Movement Concert on Monday….