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November 1, 2026 4:12 pm
Fountain of Life pastor Jimmy Odukoya introduces new wife to congregation
November 1, 2026 10:00 am
NDLEA arrests two Europe-bound Nigerians with 200 cocaine wraps
October 31, 2026 4:05 pm
Sowore demands sanctions as Ikogosi Marathon bars him from 2026 edition
October 31, 2026 12:16 pm
2027: N50,000 cash relief election gimmick — ADC
October 31, 2026 12:25 am
No light, no sleep as heatwave bites
October 30, 2026 3:01 pm
Sowore injured in Ekiti altercation, hospitalised — Police
FG vows crackdown on inflated public contracts
November 2, 2026 12:37 am
FG pumps N5tn into military operations
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APC insists Uzodimma remains Imo West candidate despite court ruling
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States hold N264bn UBEC funds as schools struggle
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APC releases supplementary list for Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council
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TUC rejects FG’s proposed N70,000 transport allowance, demands salary increase
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Fountain of Life pastor Jimmy Odukoya introduces new wife to congregation
The Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church, Jimmy Odukoya, has introduced his new wife, Pastor Mo Odukoya, to his congregation in Lagos….
NDLEA arrests two Europe-bound Nigerians with 200 cocaine wraps
The NDLEA has arrested two Europe-bound Nigerians at the Abuja airport after they allegedly ingested 200 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.46Kg….
Sowore demands sanctions as Ikogosi Marathon bars him from 2026 edition
Activist Omoyele Sowore has been barred from the 2026 Ikogosi Marathon over security concerns, prompting him to demand sanctions against the organisers….
The African Democratic Congress has accused President Tinubu of using the proposed N50,000 monthly cash relief as an election gimmick for the 2027 polls….
No light, no sleep as heatwave bites
Nigerians in several states face a severe heatwave compounded by erratic electricity, forcing many to sleep outdoors and raising health concerns….
The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed that AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was injured in an altercation and is receiving treatment….
FG pumps N5tn into military operations
The Federal Government has disbursed N5.15tn in special intervention funds to the Nigerian military and security agencies between Nov 2023 and Sept 2026….
APC insists Uzodimma remains Imo West candidate despite court ruling
The Imo State APC has insisted that Governor Hope Uzodimma remains its candidate for Imo West Senatorial District, despite a court ruling for Rochas Okoroc…
Nigerian state governments have left N264.12bn in UBEC matching grants unspent, even as public schools grapple with dilapidated classrooms and overcrowding…
APC releases supplementary list for Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council
The All Progressives Congress has released a supplementary list to expand the leadership and membership of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council….
TUC rejects FG’s proposed N70,000 transport allowance, demands salary increase
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 transport allowance, demanding a permanent salary increase for w…
Tinubu seeks Reps’ nod for $20.52bn, €1.045bn external loans
President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve external loans of $20.52bn and €1.045bn for the 2026–2027 borrowing plan….
FG approves N70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers
The Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants for six months to cushion the impact of rising living costs….
UPDATED: 37 miners died of suffocation in NSCDC custody — Investigative panel
An investigative panel finds 37 miners, including 14 minors, died of suffocation in NSCDC custody in Niger State due to overcrowding and poor ventilation….
Court orders El-Rufai to enter defence in wiretapping trial
A Federal High Court has dismissed a no-case submission by former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in his wiretapping trial involving NSA Nuhu Ribadu….
Ebola: FG plans state treatment centres as contacts hit 53
The Federal Government plans to equip Ebola treatment centres in states as the number of identified contacts linked to Nigeria’s confirmed case rises to 53…
Nigerian states spent N800.42bn servicing debt in the first half of 2026, a 39.5% increase from 2025, with Lagos accounting for nearly one-third….
The NCDC has approved a N100,000 weekly payment for Ebola contacts in the FCT to support them during isolation and ensure compliance with monitoring….
President Bola Tinubu has blamed his political opponents for creating hunger and poverty in Nigeria, speaking at an APC campaign rally in Kaduna….
PHOTOS: Tinubu’s 2027 campaign kicks off as APC supporters flood Kaduna stadium
President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign for a second term has kicked off as APC supporters and party leaders flooded the Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna Stat…
NAFDAC uncovers building storing bottles for fake alcohol in Lagos
NAFDAC has uncovered a residential building in Lagos storing over 100 sacks of empty bottles intended for producing counterfeit alcoholic beverages….
NEC approves 90-day plan to reduce cost of living
The National Economic Council has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan to reduce the cost of living and improve food affordability across Nigeria….
JAMB plans to introduce life skills, critical thinking into UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board plans to introduce life skills and critical thinking into the UTME to improve candidate assessment….
State police: Five more Assemblies pass bill, FG panel submits draft
Five more state assemblies have passed the constitutional amendment bill for state police as a presidential panel submits its draft bill to the Justice Min…
FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, identifies 44 contacts
The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola in the FCT, Abuja, and has identified 44 close contacts as part of its contact tracing efforts….
2027: APC PCC dismisses plot against Atiku as opposition rabble-rousing
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has dismissed an allegation by Timi Frank that the FG is plotting to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar…
NLC strike ultimatum fuels Labour-FG tension
The Nigeria Labour Congress insists its two-week strike ultimatum to the FG remains, demanding new wage talks and relief over rising petrol prices….
The Presidency has refuted a claim by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that the FG is withholding ₦250bn per state in NLNG dividends, calling it false….
FG faults World Bank revenue figures, dismisses debt concerns
The Federal Government has faulted the World Bank’s revenue figures, dismissing concerns that rising interest payments threaten Nigeria’s debt sustainabili…
SERAP sues INEC over failure to account for ‘missing ₦126bn electoral funds’
SERAP has sued INEC at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over its failure to account for over ₦126bn in electoral funds allegedly mismanaged or diverted….
PHOTOS: COAS arrives Borno after Tinubu orders clearance of terrorist camps
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, 48 hours after President Tinubu ordered the clearance of terrorist …