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Uzoka-Anite Thanks Tinubu for Redeployment to Budget Ministry, Pledges Commitment to Renewed Hope Agenda

Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for redeploying her to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning...

New IGP Disu Sets Up Committee to Oversee Transition to State Policing

Fresh from his swearing-in at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, the new IGP, Tunji Disu, has hit the ground running by setting up...

US Embassy Cancels All Visa Appointments in Abuja Over Potential Protests Tied to Iran Crisis

The American diplomatic mission in Nigeria has postponed every visa interview booked for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing the serious risk of demonstrations...

Breaking: Five Security Officials Arrested for Aiding El-Rufai’s ‘Bribe-Fueled’ Airport Escape

The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken five security operatives into custody for allegedly aiding former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s return from...

Breaking: Tinubu Taps Tax Expert Taiwo Oyedele As Finance Minister of State 

In an cabinet adjustment, President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance. Oyedele is set to...

Electoral Act 2026: Opposition Blasts “Retrogressive” Law, Says Public Trust Erodes – Okonkwo

The enactment of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 has ignited a fresh wave of national debate just as opposition leaders warn that several controversial...

Suspect in Obi-Oyegun Assassination Plot Now in DSS Custody

The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken into custody the primary suspect allegedly behind the assassination attempt on Peter Obi, the 2023...

Tinubu Summons Police Council to Ratify Disu as Substantive Police IG

President Bola Tinubu has convened the Nigeria Police Council to evaluate the permanent appointment of Olatunji Disu as Inspector-General of Police.  In line...

Presidential Executive Order to Protect Oil Revenues, Boost Fiscal Stability – Implementation Committee

In a significant step toward securing the nation’s petroleum earnings, Nigeria has kicked off the execution of Executive Order 9, signed by President...

El-Rufai Probe: ICPC Uncovers Wiretapping Gear in Abuja Home Raid

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has seized sophisticated surveillance equipment from the Abuja residence of former...

E-transmission: We can’t guarantee 100% perfect polls in 2027 – Amupitan

Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured the public that electronic transmission of results will be operational...

No attempt to poison Pres. Tinubu, It’s Fake News – Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed viral social media rumours claiming that kitchen staff at the Abuja Presidential Villa were detained following an alleged plot...

Breaking: Trump confirms death of Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed following coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran. U.S....

U.S. Joins Israel in Large-Scale Air Assault on Targets Across Iran

Israel has launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran, according to statements from Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Saturday morning, escalating tensions in...

Breaking: 2027 Election Timetable Revised: Presidential Vote Now Jan. 16, State Polls Feb. 6

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised the 2027 general election schedule, moving the Presidential and National Assembly polls to January 16,...

Breaking: Senate to Tinubu: Sack CAC Registrar-General

Citing a blatant disregard for legislative oversight, the Senate has urged President Tinubu to remove Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN) as the head of...