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target=_blank>Senate faults Finance Ministry over zero capital release to NPC, 6% disbursement to NIMC
…as Umeh Moves for First-Line Charge Status From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Senate Committee overseeing the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the National Population Commission (NPC) has strongly criticized the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation over what lawmakers described as a “systemic strangulation” of two of Nigeria’s
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target=_blank>Kaduna gov Uba Sani caught shoving Kogi’s Usman Ododo on camera
By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has been caught on camera appearing to shove his Kogi State counterpart, Usman Ododo during an interview. The incident occurred as Chairman of Progressive Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma addressed journalists at the State House, Abuja on Monday night.
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target=_blank>BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Disu as new IGP, sacks Egbetokun
By Seyi Babalola President Bola Tinubu has sacked Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Egbetokun has been replaced by Tunji Disu, an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). His removal is alleged to have followed Tinubu’s request that he resign. It was gathered that Tinubu directed Egebtokun to resign his position at a
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target=_blank>UNIMED graduates 771 students
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure No fewer than 771 students cut across various departments will on Thursday recieved various degrees of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo at the 7th convocation ceremony of the university. Addressing a press conference to herald the convocation ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe said 598
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target=_blank>2027: Tinubu hosts labour leaders at presidential villa
By Lawrence Agbo Leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC) meets with President Bola Tinubu and the governors under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) at the Presidential Villa. President Tinubu will be the Special Guest of Honour at the high-level summit, which is being hosted by the Progressive Governors and is set to start
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target=_blank>PSG star Hakimi faces rape trial, maintains innocence
By Seyi Babalola Moroccan football star, Achraf Hakimi is slated to stand trial on rape charges. The Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco national team defender denied the allegations in a social media statement on Tuesday. “Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial, even though I deny it and everything proves it’s false,” Hakimi
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target=_blank>Atiku to Tinubu: Your govt’ll be held accountable if anything happens to El-Rufai
By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said the President Bola Tinubu administration will be held accountable if anything happens to former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The ex-VP stated this in a Tuesday statement following a claim by El-Rufai’s media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, that the ex-governor suffered a nosebleed in detention. According to Atiku,
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target=_blank>Borrowing without growth deepening Nigeria’s crisis — Peter Obi
By Goli Innocent Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s rising debt, cautioning that borrowing without corresponding economic growth is deepening the country’s financial challenges. Obi shared his concerns on Tuesday via his X (formerly Twitter) platform, responding to World Bank data showing Nigeria as the
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target=_blank>US Congress proposes visa sanctions, ban on beef, others over killings in Nigeria Full list
By Goli Innocent The United States Congress has proposed wide-ranging measures against Nigeria, including visa sanctions and a potential ban on beef exports, over what lawmakers described as persistent killings and the persecution of Christians in parts of the country. The recommendations were contained in a report submitted to the White House by the House
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target=_blank>LP Crisis: Elumelu defends Abure’s tenure, says his mandate runs till 2028
From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Special Adviser on Media and Strategic Communications to the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Aju Elumelu -James, has defended the tenure of Julius Abure, insisting that it remains valid until 2028. In a personally signed statement, Elumelu-James said recent claims suggesting that Abure’s tenure had expired were misleading
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target=_blank>Kano Assembly Asks Yusuf To Address US Moves To Sanction Kwankwaso
The Kano State House of Assembly has asked the Kano State Government to, as a matter of urgency, intervene over moves in the United States of America to sanction the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over allegations of anti-Christian positions. Reports indicate that some United States legislators had…
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target=_blank>DMO Allots N524bn As Investors Oversubscribe February FGN Bond Auction
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has allotted a total of N524.28 billion across three Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds at its February 2026 auction, amid strong investor demand that saw subscriptions significantly exceed the N800 billion offered. Details of the auction results released by the DMO showed that the bonds on offer were the…
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target=_blank>EFCC Partners Police To Combat Corruption In Kwara
The new Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, ACE I Victoria Ugo-Ali, has paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Police Command, CP Adekimi Ojo, as part of efforts to reinforce inter-agency cooperation in the fight against corruption and financial crimes. The visit, which…
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target=_blank>Gov Otti Offers Support For FG, Rotary Club’s Peace Initiative
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has declared alignment with the Federal Government’s and Rotary Club’s peace initiative, affirming that progress would remain a mirage without peace. The governor made the declaration while receiving leaders of the Abia State Chapter, District 9142 of the Rotary International, noting that the Action for Peace initiative domesticated in…
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target=_blank>ADC South-South Denies Edo Crisis Claims
The South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mabel Oboh, has reacted to what she described as “sensational reports circulating in some media outlets” over the Edo State leadership meeting of the party held in Benin City on Monday. Recall that several leaders of the party, including former Chief Whip of the…
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target=_blank>NUJ, TETFund Partner To Boost Educational Dev’t, Seek Increased Funding
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahya, has called for a strategic partnership with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support education in Nigeria. He made the call on Monday when he led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, in Abuja….
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target=_blank>Rivers: We’ve Made Significant Strides In Health Sector – Fubara
Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has declared that his administration has made significant strides in the health sector in the past two and a half years. Fubara, who made this declaration on Tuesday at Government House , Port Harcourt, listed some of his notable achievements to include the revamping of health facilities, the…
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target=_blank>FPNG Co-Invest Limited Acquires 5% Stake In NGX Group
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has announced that a single shareholder, FPNG Co-Invest Limited, has acquired a five per cent equity stake in the company. In a notification to the market, NGX Group disclosed that it was formally informed by FPNG Co-Invest Limited that its total shareholding in the company stood at five per cent of…
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target=_blank>Ministry Of Women Affairs Partners NPC On Gender Database
The Ministry of Women Affairs has partnered with the National Population Commission (NPC) to develop a reliable gender database aimed at driving gender-responsive policies and improving the welfare of women and vulnerable children in Nigeria. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, expressed the ministry’s willingness to collaborate in the areas of…
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target=_blank>$18.7bn W’Bank Loan: Obi Says Nigeria Govt Financing Corruption, Inefficiency
Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Peter Obi has said Nigeria will continue to remain underdeveloped if she continues to borrow to finance the frivolities of people in government. Obi in a statement on X on Tuesday, noted that the recent World Bank reports indicate that Nigeria is now its number 3 debtor,…
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