Yari Emerges DG for Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council as chairman and vice chairman respectively ahead of the January 2027 elections. The composition of the campaign council, released on Saturday, also named APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe
ICPC Uncovers Another Fake Agency, Tinubu Orders Arrest, Suspension of 3 Perm Secs The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered another alleged fake federal agency operating in Nigeria, prompting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the arrest of its suspected promoter and the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries in
Alleged Drug Trafficking: FBI Moves to Keep Tinubu-Linked Records Secret The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked a federal court in Washington, D.C., for permission to withhold portions of records relating to an old investigation linked to President Bola Tinubu, citing concerns over sensitive law-enforcement techniques and the safety of individuals. The request
Eid Maulud: FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday
Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders with AK-47, 26 Rounds of Ammunition in Borno A 23-year-old suspected Boko Haram fighter, identified as Ali Saidiq, has surrendered to troops in Borno State with an AK-47 rifle and 26 rounds of ammunition, amid sustained military operations against terrorist groups in the Lake Chad region. Saidiq, a native of Garere
I will restore petrol subsidy if elected president – Atiku The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to restore fuel subsidies if elected President in the 2027 general elections. Atiku stated this during a Hausa-speaking interview on the PAP show on Wednesday, saying anyone who had stolen funds meant for fuel
Apapa Customs Revenue Hits Record N28.1bn in Single Day The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded its highest-ever single-day revenue collection of N28.1 billion, generated within 24 hours. The Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer,
Defence Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Military Veterans’ Welfare, Pension Concerns The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans, assuring them that issues surrounding their entitlements are receiving urgent attention. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, gave the assurance on Wednesday, August
Fake DSS Operative Arrested in Abuja with Tactical Uniform, Imitation Pistol The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man, identified as Moferewa Maiye, for allegedly impersonating an officer of the Service and using a DSS tactical uniform and an imitation pistol to intimidate and extort members of the public in Abuja. Maiye, who
NELFUND: Tinubu Directs EFCC to Release Recovered Loot to Fund Education The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the release of funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investment in Nigeria’s education sector. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists after the FEC meeting