Why I Would Rather Go to Prison Than Lose My Phone – Dangote Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed the importance of his mobile phone to his personal and business life, saying he would rather go to prison than be separated from the device. Dangote made the remark in Lagos while unveiling his Vision
Tinubu Extends Tenures of Correctional, Immigration Service Chiefs President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the heads of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The extension affects Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, and Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria
Yari Defends Tinubu Over Insecurity, Cites Buhari’s Failure to End Crisis Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has defended President Bola Tinubu against criticism over persistent insecurity, arguing that former President Muhammadu Buhari could not completely eliminate the threat despite being a retired Army general. Yari made the
Northeast: Airstrikes Eliminated 103 ISWAP Fighters in 8 Days Sustained intelligence-led air operations by Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) reportedly killed 103 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and destroyed several logistics facilities across Borno and Adamawa states between October 10 and 18. The operations involved Nigerian Army Aviation, the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft
2027: North Will Reject Tinubu Despite Money, Says PRP Chairman The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned that Northerners will reject President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, alleging that the administration has neglected and humiliated the region. Baba-Ahmed also accused supporters of Tinubu and the All Progressives
Atiku Demands Answers as INEC Faces Scrutiny Over Redeployment of Tinubu Campaign Spokesman’s Wife The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing calls for transparency over the reported redeployment of Oluyemi Titilayo Adeyemi-Showunmi, wife of a member of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign team, to head the commission’s Electoral Operations Department. The development has triggered
Presidency Dismisses Makinde’s Claim of ₦250bn NLNG Dividend The Presidency has dismissed as false a claim by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) dividends for each state until after the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, October 18, 2026,
2027: Atiku Unveils Citizen Engagement Platform, Receives 1,000 Questions in 30 Minutes Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said his newly launched citizen-engagement platform, Ask AA, received 1,000 questions from Nigerians within 30 minutes of its launch as he steps up preparations for the 2027 presidential election. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic
NDLEA Intercepts Saudi-Bound Cannabis at Kano Airport, Seizes ₦7bn Tramadol in Lagos The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of cannabis concealed in a gallon of palm oil at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, destined for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, while uncovering 8,725 kilogrammes of powdered tramadol valued at more than
2027: Kwankwaso Rules Out Alliance with ADC The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has ruled out withdrawing from the 2027 presidential race in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that his party remains determined to contest the election and offer Nigerians an alternative to the ruling All