Atiku Names El-Rufai Member of ADC Presidential Campaign Council

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 9:38 pm

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, as a member of his Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. Atiku announced the appointment in a statement issued through his media aide on Thursday....

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Court Orders Trump to Restore CNN, MS NOW, Politico Access To White House

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 6:37 pm

A US federal Judge Orders White House to Restore CNN, MS NOW, Politico Access has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, ordering the administration to immediately restore their press credentials. US District Judge Timothy J....

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US Lobbying Firm Warns: ‘America Cannot Allow Tinubu to Rig 2027 Poll’

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 4:39 pm

A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has warned that the US cannot afford to allow President Bola Tinubu to manipulate Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The firm made the claim in a post published on its verified X account on Thursday, September...

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Shettima to Address UNGA as Nigeria’s Fourth Speaker

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 3:56 pm

Vice President Kashim Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Shettima is scheduled to speak as the fourth speaker in the afternoon session of the General Debate on Thursday, 24 September with his...

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Shettima seeks Diaspora support for Nigeria’s economic transformation

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 3:33 pm

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria has crossed a critical threshold in its economic reforms and is now on the path of sustained growth, urging Nigerians in the diaspora to support the transformation programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Shettima said the...

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AKWA IBOM AT 39: THE MEANING OF A NAME, THE MAKING OF A STATE AND THE PROMISE OF TRANSFORMATION

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 2:08 pm

A Political-Economic Reflection on Identity, Development, the ARISE Agenda and the Road to Shared Prosperity By Dr. David Okon William There are names that merely identify places, and there are names that seem to carry within them an entire philosophy of existence. Akwa Ibom belongs,...

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FG moves to end child labour in mining, construction, other hazardous jobs

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 1:50 pm

The Federal Government has ordered an immediate crackdown on child labour, particularly the involvement of children in hazardous activities across the mining, construction and agricultural sectors. The government said children must not be exposed to dangerous working environments or forced to undertake tasks that threaten...

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2027: Tinubu Will ‘Show Nigerians Pepper’ If He Wins, Says Primate Ayodele

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 11:40 am

Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a fresh prediction about the 2027 presidential election, warning that a victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could have far-reaching consequences for opposition politics in Nigeria. Ayodele made the remarks while speaking about...

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“Juju Can’t Make You Rich” Akwa Okuko Warns Nigerian Youths

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:49 am

Popular Anambra-born native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, has delivered a striking message to Nigerian youths, urging them to abandon the desperation for overnight wealth and embrace hard work, legitimate business and productive ventures. In a message shared on Facebook...

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Operation Rainbow Deputy Commander killed in Plateau ambush

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:38 am

The Deputy Commander of Operation Rainbow, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Dennis David Babale, has been killed after security personnel came under attack along the Bokkos-Barkin Ladi road in Plateau State. Babale was reportedly ambushed by unidentified gunmen at about 4:06 p.m. on Tuesday, September...

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Former Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong embraces Islam in Qatar

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 9:40 am

Former Super Eagles captain and Ahli star, William Troost-Ekong, has converted to Islam. Troost -Ekong was said to have recited the Shahadah, the Islamic declaration of faith in Doha, Qatar, where he plays for Qatar Stars League club Al-Ahli, as reported by Qatari press, "Al-Arab"...

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Police Announce 28-30 September as Promotion Examination for SPs Seeking CSP Rank

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 9:31 am

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the commencement of promotion examinations for senior police officers seeking advancement to higher ranks, with the exercise scheduled for 28–30 September 2026. The examination will include officers seeking promotion from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police...

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Four illegal miners die as pit collapses in Plateau community

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 10:44 pm

Jos -- Four suspected illegal miners have died after a sand excavation pit collapsed at Tangur community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, along a river line where the victim s...

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Two local miners killed in fresh Plateau attack

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 10:00 pm

Jos -- Two local miners have been killed at Gangare community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 5:20 p m. on Wednesday, throwing residents of the community into grief and raising fresh concerns over the safety of...

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Uzodinma Inaugurates LG Ward Prosperity Coordinators

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 8:34 pm

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has inaugurated 332 Local Government Area and Ward Prosperity Coordinators. The coordinators comprise 27 Local Government Area coordinators and 305 Ward coordinators. Uzodinma spoke on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, during the inauguration ceremony at the Sam Mbakwe Executive Council Chambers...

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All Nigerians Should Undergo Military Training – Minister Of Defence

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 6:23 pm

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has proposed that every Nigerian should undergo military training to better understand the sacrifices involved in protecting the country. Musa made the proposal during an appearance on the African Leadership Podcast with Ken Giami, released on Monday....

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BRICS New Economic Opportunities For Africa Target Trade, Finance, Investment

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 4:40 pm

NEW DELHI — African countries could gain wider access to trade, investment, development finance, technology and new markets under the economic cooperation framework outlined in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration. The declaration, adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, places particular emphasis on...

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Mambilla: EFCC Opens Fresh Probe Into Atiku, Malami, Dasuki-Linked Transactions

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 4:08 pm

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has constituted a special team to investigate financial transactions linked to the controversial Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. The team is also tracing properties suspected to have been acquired with funds connected to the transactions. The investigation is being...

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UNGA 26: Dangote, Davido, Others attend Africa Diaspora Session

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 4:00 pm

Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, joined other prominent Africans and global stakeholders at an Africa Diaspora Session held in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The event, hosted by the Dangote Group at...

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Akpabio Denies Acting President Role, Says Tinubu Remains in Charge

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 3:58 pm

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has rejected being described as Nigeria’s “acting president”, insisting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains in charge of the country. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday during the inauguration of roads constructed by the Akwa Ibom State Government in Ikot Ekpene. He said...

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NSCDC arrests two women over alleged fake juice production in Lagos, shuts factory

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 3:07 pm

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has arrested two women, age 48 and 50, over alleged production of adulterated "Barkas Juice" at an illegal factory in Badagry. NSCDC said its operatives conducted five days of surveillance before carrying out the...

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Write Your Will If You Plan to Rig 2027, Obidient Movement Tells Wike

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 2:29 pm

The Obidient Movement has reacted angrily to fresh revelations by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, concerning the strategy allegedly adopted by the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) G-5 governors during the 2023 presidential election. Wike, who was then Governor of Rivers...

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Tinubu extends vacation, Akume to continue representing President at official events

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 1:51 pm

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, according to a statement issued by the Presidency. The development comes amid the absence of both President Tinubu and Vice...

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Wike Explains Absence From Amaechi’s Mother’s Burial: “I Expected Him to Write Me”

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 1:26 pm

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained why he did not attend the burial of the mother of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, saying he expected Amaechi to formally inform him of his mother’s death. Wike explained while speaking in...

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Doris Ogala threatens to expose Pastors Jerry Eze, others

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 12:53 pm

Nollywood actress and African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has threatened to make public what she described as evidence against popular Nigerian clerics Pastor Jerry Eze and Apostle Johnson Suleman. Ogala, who is seeking to unseat Governor Alex Otti in...

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Doris Ogala Challenges Apostle Suleman Over Abia Claims, Threatens Exposure

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 10:56 am

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has publicly challenged the comments attributed to the founder of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, regarding the situation in Abia State, accusing the cleric of misleading residents. Ogala, in a statement circulating online, questioned Suleman’s remarks about the state, particularly...

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Plateau imposes dusk-to -dawn curfew on three LGAs as killings spread

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 10:20 pm

Jos -- The Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew on three local government areas following renewed security concerns and fresh wave of attacks that left several people dead and heightened tension across affected communities. The curfew, which took effect on Monday, September...

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Life or Death, I will never support Uzodinma as Senate President — Wike

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 8:06 pm

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will not support Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, in his reported ambition to become President of the Senate. Wike made the comments on Monday, while speaking about Uzodinma’s political plans, noting that the...

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Pastor, eight others killed in fresh Plateau attacks

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 6:36 pm

Jos -- Plateau State has been thrown into mourning following reports of fresh attack in parts of Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas. No fewer than nine persons have been killed in fresh attacks by gunmen in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and neighbouring communities between...

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Nigeria’s UNGA Slot Shifts as Tinubu Pulls Out, Shettima Takes Over

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 6:08 pm

NEW YORK — Nigeria’s speaking position at the 81st United Nations General Assembly has been moved following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision not to attend the summit. Tinubu was originally scheduled to address world leaders on Wednesday, September 23, during the morning session of the...

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N500 Fuel, N500,000 Salary: Civil Servants Give Tinubu September 30 Deadline

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 5:55 pm

Civil servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), Trade Union Side, have given President Bola Ahmed Tinubu until September 30, 2026, to address worsening economic hardship affecting workers and their families. The workers are demanding petrol prices of N500 per litre, an...

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