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target=_blank>Tinubu: No going back on withdrawal of police from VIPs
President Bola Tinubu has said the directive to redeploy police officers working with VIPs, VVIPs and ministers was not negotiable, admonishing all ministers to ensure immediate compliance. Speaking at the opening of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in the State House Council Chamber, the President warned against non-compliance. “If you have any problem because
target=_blank>‘N2.4bn fraud’: FG arraigns former Aviation Minister
The Federal Government on Wednesday, arraigned former Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah, and one, Gloria Odita, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama, Abuja, on multiple counts bordering on alleged fraud, obtaining by false pretence, and criminal breach of trust. According to the charge sheet presented before the trial
target=_blank>Drama as Ambassadorial nominee struggles to name Ekiti senators
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday began the screening of career ambassadorial nominees transmitted to the red chamber by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for confirmation. During the screening at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, a mild drama occurred as one of the nominees, Emmanuel Adeyemi, failed to name all the three senators
target=_blank>Be ready to respond to threats, Defence Minister charge troops
Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), says there is a need for continuous vigilance and round-the-clock readiness by the military to respond to threats affecting Nigeria or its regional partners. The retired four-star General also commended members of the Armed Forces for their rapid intervention during the botched coup in the Republic of Benin,
target=_blank>I wanted to escape to US, says stowaway nabbed at Ilorin Airport
A suspected stowaway identified as Segun Martins has been arrested at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon at around 3:02 on an Overland aircraft. According to preliminary report on the incident, the suspect gained unauthorized access to the foot of the aircraft that was about taxiing for takeoff
target=_blank>ICPC: Corruption in Nigeria so deep, 80% could be jailed
Nigeria’s corruption crisis is so pervasive that a strict enforcement of existing laws could land the majority of citizens in prison, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned. The alarm was raised by the ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Kaduna State, Sakaba Ishaku, at a capacity-building workshop on local government
target=_blank>Hamisu Lamido Iyantama Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Zuma International Film Festival 2025
Veteran filmmaker, actor, producer, and industry pioneer Hamisu Lamido Iyantama, has been honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 edition of the Zuma International Film Festival, organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) in Abuja. The award ceremony held at the nation’s capital, celebrated Iyantama’s decades-long contribution to Nigerian cinema, particularly his
target=_blank>Turaki meets 29 state chairmen, tightens grip on PDP leadership
National Chairman of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Tanimu Turaki, SAN and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) met with 29 State Chairmen of the party in Abuja, insisting they remain authentic leaders of the party. Addressing the gathering at Musa Yar’Adua center in, Abuja on Wednesday, Turaki said Nigerians and
target=_blank>Why Mata Media Matters: Giving Northern Women the Visibility They Deserve
By Halima Umar Saleh In my 16 years working as a journalist across major newsrooms — from Voice of Nigeria to the BBC and now TRT Afrika — one consistent trend I have observed, both through my own reporting beats and through interactions with journalists across the country, is that women’s stories often do not
target=_blank>Rowdy session as reps summon CBN Governor over alleged N16.3trn unremitted funds
The House of Representatives on Wednesday descended into a rowdy session following a motion seeking the appearance of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, over the Bank’s alleged non-remittance of N5.2 trillion operating surpluses and N11.09 trillion revenue totalling N16.3 trillion between 2016 and 2022. The motion, moved by the
target=_blank>IED explosion injures four in Borno
No fewer than four people were injured when a truck carrying bags of onions reportedly triggered an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, at Lingir Village, Guzamala Local Government Area, Borno State, on Wednesday. The truck reportedly was en route from Baga Village, Kukawa LGA, to Maiduguri. The victims, identified as driver Umar Isah (25) and passengers
IED explosion injures four in Borno
target=_blank>I did my best for PDP but everything seems falling apart everyday – Gov Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says he did everything within his powers to make it work in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, but everything seems to be falling apart everyday. Adeleke made this statement on Wednesday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY
I did my best for PDP but everything seems falling apart everyday – Gov Adeleke
target=_blank>Claims of Governor Bala Mohammed defecting to PRP false – Bauchi govt
The Bauchi State Government has dismissed claims suggesting that Governor Bala Mohammed is considering defecting to the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP. The clarification followed a statement attributed to the PRP Publicity Secretary in the state, Hon Wada Abdullahi, alleging that the governor was not welcome to join the party. The government described the remark as
Claims of Governor Bala Mohammed defecting to PRP false – Bauchi govt
target=_blank>Insecurity: We’re not sincere with Nigerians — Sultan blasts faith leaders
The Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad III, has blasted faith leaders for not being honest with Nigerians concerning the insecurity ravaging the country. The Sultan, who is the Co-Chair of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC, stated this on Wednesday at the Second Tri-Annual Meeting of NIREC in Abuja. He warned that the Council would slip
Insecurity: We’re not sincere with Nigerians — Sultan blasts faith leaders
target=_blank>2027: Group urges Governor Abiodun to run for Senate
A group in Ogun State, Tinubu Mandate Support Group, has urged the State governor, Dapo Abiodun, to contest for the position of the Ogun East Senatorial District after the expiration of his second term in office in 2027. The group led by a former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Rev
2027: Group urges Governor Abiodun to run for Senate
target=_blank>Wrong citation of law forces court to adjourn human rights lawyer’s case
Wrong citation of law by a police prosecutor forced a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court to adjourn the trial of a human rights lawyer, Barrister Victor Giwa, on Wednesday. The court presided by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie adjourned the case to January 12, 2026. The police prosecutor had while urging the court to go ahead
Wrong citation of law forces court to adjourn human rights lawyer’s case
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: ‘He’s capable’ – Niang names Super Eagles player that should replace Troost-Ekong
Marseille legend, Mamadou Niang has identified defender Calvin Bassey as the Super Eagles player that should replace William Troost-Ekong at the heart of Nigeria’s defence. Recall that Troost-Ekong recently shocked football fans when he announced his retirement from international football last week. The former Watford defender ended a decade-long Super Eagles career after Nigeria failed
AFCON 2025: ‘He’s capable’ – Niang names Super Eagles player that should replace Troost-Ekong
target=_blank>36 states, FCT chairmen back Turaki-led PDP
The State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have unanimously expressed their support for the National Working Committee, NWC, led by its National Chairman, Dr Tanimu Turaki. The 36 state and Federal Capital Territory,FCT chairmen made their position known on Wednesday during an interactive meeting held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Center, Abuja. They
36 states, FCT chairmen back Turaki-led PDP
target=_blank>LaLiga: Sevilla coach Almeyda backs Akor to end goal drought
Sevilla head coach Matias Almeyda remains firmly behind Akor Adams despite the forward’s poor form in front of goal, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international has failed to register a goal in his last eight league appearances for the Rojiblancos. Akor also has a poor record of being constantly caught offside in LaLiga this season.
LaLiga: Sevilla coach Almeyda backs Akor to end goal drought
target=_blank>2027: Ex-Senate President Lawan projects over 75% Northern votes for Tinubu
The President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has been appointed as a National Patron of the Tinubu House-to-House Network just as he projected over 75 percent Northern votes for the President in 2027 election. The appointment, according to a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, was confirmed on Wednesday
2027: Ex-Senate President Lawan projects over 75% Northern votes for Tinubu
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