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Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately assent to the Federal Audit Service Bill, warning that failure to do so should prompt him to step aside from office. Atiku’s demand comes amid mounting controversy over allegations of approximately ₦8.8 trillion in…
Despite an emergency intervention by the Federal Government aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market, retail prices of cooking gas have yet to return to pre-crisis levels, leaving many households still grappling with high energy costs. The intervention followed an emergency stakeholders’ meeting convened in Abuja about two weeks ago by the Minister…
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Abuja’s iconic City Gate has taken on a striking new appearance following the completion of a major renovation, with the landmark now illuminated by a vibrant night-time display designed to enhance the capital city’s visual appeal. The refurbished gateway, one of the most recognizable symbols of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), now features colourful illuminated…
France booked their place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0 in a composed quarterfinal performance, with captain Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé finding the net to keep Les Bleus’ title ambitions firmly on course. The quarterfinal clash saw France assert their quality against a determined Moroccan side that…
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President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Senate, seeking legislative approval for reforms aimed at strengthening the governance and administration of public senior secondary education across Nigeria. The proposed legislation was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Thursday’s…
The trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, took a dramatic turn on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 as Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court in Abuja listened to a recording of the conversation between the former minister who is standing trial before it and the Permanent Secretary in the…
Read More “Alleged N2.7b Fraud : Witness Confirms Sirika’s Voice in Leaked Audio Evidence” »
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, arraigned Danladi Yakubu Umar, former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal before Justice U. P. Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja for fraud. The defendant who was also the Tribunal’s Tenders Board chairman was arraigned on a four-count…
Read More “EFCC Arraigns Ex-CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar for Alleged N15.5m Fraud” »
The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, has pleaded not guilty to a 12-count charge of alleged money laundering and terrorism financing brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Bodejo was arraigned on Thursday before Justice Inyang Ekwo, where the…
The Sokoto State Government has handed over 62 armoured operational vehicles, 320 motorcycles and other tactical equipment worth more than ₦27.1 billion to security agencies in a major effort to strengthen the fight against banditry, terrorism and kidnapping across the state. The security assets were officially commissioned on Wednesday by the Minister of Defence, General…
The United States has released an updated list identifying 124 Nigerian nationals among hundreds of foreign citizens slated for deportation under an intensified immigration enforcement campaign led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). According to information published by U.S. authorities, the Nigerians are part of a broader list of 300 individuals targeted for…
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