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September 7, 2026 3:44 pm
Drivers, cooks, traders can own refinery shares, says Dangote
September 6, 2026 2:04 pm
None of Tinubu’s challengers can improve Nigeria, including Obi — Datti
September 5, 2026 1:10 pm
Bauchi senator battles fresh banditry allegations, DSS reacts
September 4, 2026 6:05 pm
(FULL LIST) 2027: ADC unveils governorship, deputy candidates in 28 states
September 4, 2026 10:59 am
Atiku decries economic hardship driving youth to sell kidneys
September 4, 2026 12:05 am
FG counters Obi, Kwankwaso over Tinubu’s re-election chances
Fake agency sagas: Ministers, DGs face fresh hurdles over foreign trips
September 8, 2026 1:00 am
Tinubu’s US record dispute is a civil matter — Presidency
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Refinery owners urge FG to curb fuel imports, back local refineries
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Fake Agency: Reps panel clears Gbajabiamila
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Tenure countdown: States owe N5.3tn as 12 govs near exit
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PFIPC scandal: Reps uncover 58 bank accounts, N400m deal linked to detained DG
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Drivers, cooks, traders can own refinery shares, says Dangote
Aliko Dangote announces an “IPO for the people,” allowing drivers, cooks, and traders to own Dangote Refinery shares. Learn about the N2tn IPO and how to i…
None of Tinubu’s challengers can improve Nigeria, including Obi — Datti
Datti Baba-Ahmed, former Labour Party VP candidate, states that no opposition candidate, including Peter Obi, can improve Nigeria. Read his full comments….
Bauchi Senator Shehu Buba faces new banditry allegations, which he denies. The DSS confirms an ongoing investigation into his alleged links with bandits….
(FULL LIST) 2027: ADC unveils governorship, deputy candidates in 28 states
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its governorship and deputy candidates for the 2027 elections in 28 states. See the full list of ADC ca…
Atiku decries economic hardship driving youth to sell kidneys
Atiku Abubakar raises alarm over young Nigerians selling kidneys due to economic hardship under Tinubu’s administration. Learn about the alarming trend….
FG counters Obi, Kwankwaso over Tinubu’s re-election chances
The Federal Government dismisses claims by Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso that President Bola Tinubu will lose in 2027, insisting on APC’s re-election confi…
Tinubu’s US record dispute is a civil matter — Presidency
The Presidency states Bola Tinubu’s US record dispute is a civil FOIA matter, not a criminal case, clarifying ongoing legal proceedings….
Refinery owners urge FG to curb fuel imports, back local refineries
Nigerian refinery owners urge the Federal Government to strengthen domestic refining and curb fuel imports, citing challenges and proposing a new crude pri…
Fake Agency: Reps panel clears Gbajabiamila
House of Reps panel clears Femi Gbajabiamila of involvement in the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council. Read the full report….
Tenure countdown: States owe N5.3tn as 12 govs near exit
Twelve Nigerian state governors are set to leave office with a combined N5.3tn debt burden. Discover which states owe the most and their debt management re…
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…