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target=_blank>FG renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari
The Federal Government has renamed the University of Maiduguri after late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made at the ongoing Special Federal Executive Council, FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu said the move was to honour the legacies of the late former President and what he stood for in Nigeria. Late
target=_blank>Tinubu presides over FEC in honour of Buhari
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over an expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in honour of Late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The meeting is part of the activities approved by the federal government to honour Buhari’s legacy as a Nigerian leader. Speaking at the Meeting, President Tinubu eulogised Buhari for his service to
target=_blank>Peter Obi asked for my support – Buhari’s ex-aide, Ahmad
Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, sought his support. He was reacting to the backlash he received from some X users after he shared photos of himself and Obi in Daura, Katsina state. Obi
target=_blank>Throw 2027 presidential ticket open, S/South leaders urge ADC
Some political leaders in the South South have asked the national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President, David Mark, to leave the party’s 2027 presidential ticket open to all geo-political zones in the North and the South. They made the call in a statement by President of the South-South
target=_blank>I’ve fulfilled 85% of my campaign promises – Gov Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has said his administration has so far executed 85 per cent of the promises made to the people of the state, with only 15 per cent remaining as he enters the second half of his tenure. The governor made this known during the inauguration of his new Chief of Staff, Dr
target=_blank>How to Get Started with a Free VPS for Your Business
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target=_blank>2027: Era of vote-buying must end – Showunmi
Chief Promoter and National Coordinator of the Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has declared that the era of vote-buying, unfulfilled political promises and divisive politics must end ahead of the 2027 general elections. Showunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), spoke at Imeko-Afon, Ogun State, during a farmers’ empowerment program. “Agbe Gbelu”. Represented by
target=_blank>How Immigration, NSCDC officials ‘Plotted Brother’s Kidnap’
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested two sisters, Juliet Chukwu and Ngozi Nancy Chukwu, for allegedly masterminding the kidnap of their elder brother, Mr Friday Chukwu. The sisters, who are natives of Amaeze village in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, were said to have plotted the abduction last month. Juliet is
target=_blank>Technical glitch affects recruitment into Customs, NSCDC, Prisons, Others
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has temporarily suspended its ongoing recruitment exercise into key paramilitary agencies following widespread technical glitches that disrupted access to the portal. The affected agencies include the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Fire Service (NFS), and the Nigerian Correctional
target=_blank>Police: How Landlord connived with Kidnappers who raped, Murdered Ondo Varsity Student
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a landlord and two other suspects over the abduction and murder of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Abah John Friday, 25, and Okah Andrel Eloho, 19. Addressing journalists in Akure, the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Lawal, revealed that one of the arrested suspects, Oladele
target=_blank>Tinubu’s tribute to Buhari at special FEC session Full text
President Bola Tinubu paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari during a special Federal Executive Council, FEC, session held at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu described the late leader as a man of “austere honour” and “quiet courage.” He also praised Buhari’s patriotism both in military service and democratic governance. Below is the
Tinubu’s tribute to Buhari at special FEC session Full text
target=_blank>EPL: Why I chose Man City over Arsenal – Nypan
New Manchester City midfielder, Sverre Nypan, has spoken for the first time since his official unveiling on Thursday. Nypan admitted that the chance to work with the “best in the world” Pep Guardiola was too good to turn down. Several Premier League clubs were interested in the young Norwegian following his impressive performances at Rosenborg.
EPL: Why I chose Man City over Arsenal – Nypan
target=_blank>NPFL: Niger Tornadoes recruit five new players ahead new season
Niger Tornadoes have added five new players to their squad ahead of the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season. The newly recruited players are Hussaini Abdullahi, Shimagande Terdoo, Jerry Isaac, Abdullahi Isah, and Mubarak Sani. Centre-back Abdullahi joined the Ikon Allah Boys from Abia Warriors, while goalkeeper Isaac arrived from El-Kanemi Warriors. Terdoo moved
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes recruit five new players ahead new season
target=_blank>Man Utd lose former player Davies
Wyn Davies, former Manchester United centre-forward, has died at the age of 83. His death was announced in a post on Manchester United’s website on Thursday. The club expressed sadness upon receiving the news that Davies had passed away. Born in 1942 in Caernarfon, Davies began his professional career with Wrexham. He went on to
Man Utd lose former player Davies
target=_blank>RCCG pastor allegedly absconds with $8,000 to US, marries new wife
Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, has alleged that one of the church’s pastors absconded with $8,000, abandoned his wife, and remarried in the United States. Pastor Folu made the revelation during her ministration at a men’s programme organised by the church. A
RCCG pastor allegedly absconds with $8,000 to US, marries new wife
target=_blank>You can’t spend billions reviving refineries, then quietly sell them off – ADC chides FG
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is raising serious alarms over the federal government’s latest move to privatize Nigeria’s state-owned refineries—facilities that have reportedly swallowed close to $18 billion in public funds over the past decade under the guise of rehabilitation. In a statement issued by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary and spokesperson
You can’t spend billions reviving refineries, then quietly sell them off – ADC chides FG
target=_blank>Transfer: Watkins chooses Man Utd as City confirm deal for Nypan
Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins, who was linked with a move to Arsenal in January and during the summer, is reportedly “open” to a switch to Manchester United. According to GiveMeSport, Manchester United are also targeting the England international this summer. Aston Villa are believed to value Watkins at £60 million, as Arsenal edge closer
Transfer: Watkins chooses Man Utd as City confirm deal for Nypan
target=_blank>BREAKING: Tinubu renames Unimaid as Muhammadu Buhari University
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri as Muhammadu Buhari University. This was disclosed in a terse statement by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. “President Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri as MUHAMMADU Buhari University. President Tinubu announced the honour at the session of tributes of the Federal Executive Council to
BREAKING: Tinubu renames Unimaid as Muhammadu Buhari University
target=_blank>Ogoja State advocates ready to welcome other ethnic groups – Convener
Advocates of the creation of Ogoja State from nine local government areas of Cross River State have said they will not block other ethnic groups in nearby Benue State or other states from joining them. But they have insisted that such ethnic groups must make their intentions known to the relevant committees of the National
Ogoja State advocates ready to welcome other ethnic groups – Convener
target=_blank>Security forces neutralise bandits in Plateau, recover weapons
Soldiers under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A have successfully eliminated two bandits and seized weapons during a targeted ambush mission in Plateau State. The operation took place on Tuesday evening in the Nteng area of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area, following intelligence about the movement of suspected criminals. This was disclosed in a post on X by
Security forces neutralise bandits in Plateau, recover weapons
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