Saturday, August 29, 2026

News Update

CDCFIB Releases Shortlist for Oral Interview, Gives Candidates Dates to Check FG Activates Emergency Task Force as Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Katsina, Kano RMAFC, NEITI Strengthen Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Revenue Transparency Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit of IPPIS, Federal Agencies Over Ghost Workers, Fraud NUPRC Seeks Completion of 10-Storey Headquarters to Boost Nigeria’s Investment Appeal NDLEA Begins Nationwide Training of Counsellors on Standard Rehabilitation Guidelines Tinubu Reaffirms Maritime Push, Meets NIMASA DG APC Forgives Orji Kalu, Nkwonta Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities CDCFIB Releases Shortlist for Oral Interview, Gives Candidates Dates to Check FG Activates Emergency Task Force as Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Katsina, Kano RMAFC, NEITI Strengthen Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Revenue Transparency Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit of IPPIS, Federal Agencies Over Ghost Workers, Fraud NUPRC Seeks Completion of 10-Storey Headquarters to Boost Nigeria’s Investment Appeal NDLEA Begins Nationwide Training of Counsellors on Standard Rehabilitation Guidelines Tinubu Reaffirms Maritime Push, Meets NIMASA DG APC Forgives Orji Kalu, Nkwonta Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

Politics

Military Clears ISWAP Enclaves in Timbuktu Triangle, Terrorists Flee

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have cleared several ISWAP enclaves in the Timbuktu Triangle, Borno State, during sustained…

BREAKING: Billionaire Drug Baron, Two Female Kingpins of Igbo Descent Fall in Global Sting Operation

NDLEA operatives, in coordination with the US-DEA and European partners, have arrested billionaire drug baron Amadi Simon in…

Happy 100th Birthday to Afenifere Leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti

Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the esteemed leader of the pan-Yoruba organisation Afenifere, celebrates his 100th birthday today.

🇳🇬🇿🇦 Senate President decries killing of Nigerian surgeon by mechanic in South Africa, condemns xenophobic attacks and demands urgent Senate action and protection for Nigerians.

Stop Voting for Outsiders: The Oshodi Lesson Yorubas Must Learn Today

EDITORIAL: The Oshodi Betrayal: How Yoruba Voters Became Casualties of Their Own Liberalism By Our Editorial Board There…

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚔️: Bandits in Katsina demand another ₦10million levy after a peace deal, forcing residents to flee their communities in fear.

“We dumped the ADC after Atiku turned it into his personal party,” a House of Reps member blame Atiku Abubakar for hijacking the coalition.

“MTN and MultiChoice cannot keep operating in Nigeria and stay mute while xenophobic attacks and killings continue in South Africa,” — lawyer Ejimakor

“MTN and MultiChoice cannot keep operating in Nigeria and stay mute while xenophobic attacks and killings continue in South Africa,” — lawyer Ejimakor

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BREAKING 🇳🇬⚖️: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El Rufai arrives at the Federal High Court in Kaduna to answer fresh charges filed by the ICPC.

“I am not carried away by such emotions… kneeling down to do what?”— Nyesom Wike on a pastor kneeling to make an appeal over Jabi Lake at a media parley.

BREAKING: Senate Amends Rules, Blocks Uzodimma’s Presidential Ambition

Governor Hope Uzodimma’s reported dream of becoming Senate President is now in shambles after the Senate amended its…

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