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FG launches inter-ministerial platform to boost family planning, human capital, national development

Nigerian News

FG launches inter-ministerial platform to boost family planning, human capital, national development

By JOY ADARA, Abuja August 10, 2026

Federal Government has inaugurated a High-Level Inter-Ministerial Platform on Family Planning, Health, Human Capital and National Development, aimed at strengthening whole-of-government coordination and harnessing Nigeria’s youthful population as a driver of sustainable national development. Inaugurating the Platform in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad...

Nigerian News

Defence Minister unveils ‘New Face of Alaba’, hails market as Africa’s emerging technology hub

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos August 10, 2026

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has commended the transformation of the Alaba International Market, describing it as a shining example of Nigerian enterprise, innovation and economic resilience. Speaking at the Gala and Award Night marking the unveiling of the “New Face of Alaba” in Ikoyi, Lagos,...

BUSINESS

Nigeria avoided N53tn petrol subsidy burden, N3,500/$ rate — NRS boss

By NGOBUA JOHNNIE, Abuja August 10, 2026

Nigeria could have spent as much as N53 trillion on petrol subsidies and seen the naira depreciate to about N3,500 to the dollar if the Federal Government had not removed the subsidy regime and unified the foreign exchange market, the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr...

Mr P of Psquare Sparks Reactions After Announcing New Birthday Date Away From Twin Brother

ENTERTAINMENT

Daddy Showkey slams P-Square feud, says Peter and Paul destroyed Africa’s biggest music brand

Tom Chiahemen August 10, 2026

Veteran Nigerian musician Daddy Showkey has expressed disappointment over the prolonged rift between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye of P-Square, describing their fallout as the collapse of one of the greatest music brands ever produced in Africa. Speaking during an interview with Goldmyne TV on Saturday, the veteran...

SPORTS

Super Falcons crash out of WAFCON, miss automatic 2027 Women’s World Cup qualification

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja August 10, 2026

Super Falcons’ defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title came to an end on Sunday after Nigeria lost 1-0 to Cameroon in their quarter-final clash. Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen scored the only goal of the game in the 19th minute, giving Cameroon the lead and ultimately sending...

Top News

Publish your assets, reject vote-buying, SERAP tells Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Sowore, Makinde, 14 others

Tom Chiahemen August 9, 2026

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged “all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promptly publish details of their assets and liabilities, those of their spouses and, where applicable, their unmarried children under 18, and disclose the legitimate sources of their significant...

Nigerian News

Tinubu has delivered almost 100% of campaign promises, Nigeria is back says Alausa

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja August 9, 2026

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered on almost 100 per cent of the promises he made during the 2023 presidential campaign, saying Nigeria is experiencing tangible changes and is “back, and back in a powerful way.” Alausa made the...

Nigerian News

PANDEF hails Tinubu over 15-year gas supply deal for Nigeria’s first floating LNG project

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 9, 2026

Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a 15-year gas supply framework for UTM Offshore Limited, describing the decision as a major milestone that will accelerate industrial development in the Niger Delta and strengthen Nigeria’s gas economy. In a letter dated August 6,...

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Nigerian airlines may ‘collapse within 30 days’, Air Peace boss Onyema warns Tinubu

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos August 8, 2026

Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema, has warned that Nigeria’s aviation industry is on the brink of a major crisis, saying several local airlines could shut down within the next 30 days if urgent action is not taken. He made the remark during the launch of Pathways, Pilgrimage and Destiny,...

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Tijaniyya Supreme Council prays for Tinubu, condoles with him over death of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja August 8, 2026

Supreme Council of Tijaniyya worldwide has condoled with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the passing of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the former leader of the Tijaniyya Islamic organisation in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the presidential media aide, Sunday Dare The statement said...

2027 ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar

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Mysterious credit: Atiku raises alarm over suspected leak of private bank details

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja August 7, 2026

Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised an alarm over a suspicious credit into one of his private bank accounts domiciled with one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks. Atiku stated this in a statement issued on Friday in...

ENTERTAINMENT

Davido: I will call Trump if Osun governorship election is manipulated

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 7, 2026

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred controversy after declaring that he would seek the intervention of United States President Donald Trump if he believes the forthcoming Osun State governorship election is compromised. The award-winning singer made the remarks during a livestream with content creator Carter...

Nigerian News

Tinubu welcomes Nigeria into World Energy Council, congratulates Chairman, Abdulrazaq Isa, CEO Bala Wunti and the inaugural board

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja August 7, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has welcomed the formal admission of Nigeria as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC), describing it as a proud moment for the nation and a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s energy reforms and leadership role in Africa. The President...

Nigerian News

Fayose inaugurated as REA board’s chairman, promises unprecedented results

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 7, 2026

Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe, on Friday inaugurated former Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). Also inaugurated are Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Mr Ilyasu Makinta and three others as members and non-executive directors, with Mr Abba Aliyu...

Minister hails Tinubu’s approval of 3,252 PTA teachers’ recruitment, says it will boost quality education

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja August 7, 2026

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the recruitment process for 3,252 verified Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) teachers in Federal Unity Colleges, describing it as a landmark intervention that underscores the President’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s education sector and investing in the nation’s future....

Nigerian News

Obi urges Methodist Church to speak truth to power, pray for Nigeria’s leaders

By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan August 7, 2026

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Methodist Church of Nigeria to remain steadfast in promoting justice, good governance and accountability in the country. Obi made the appeal in a post shared on his X account on Thursday after attending the opening of the...

WORLD

Vicky Seymour resumes in Abuja as UK Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja August 7, 2026

United Kingdom (UK) has appointed Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, succeeding Gill Lever OBE, whose diplomatic posting ended in June 2026. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the UK Government on Thursday. According to the statement, Seymour has resumed duty in...

Benue State has been plagued by recurring violent attacks, kidnappings, and killings, often attributed to armed herdsmen, leaving residents in a state of fear and insecurity.

Nigerian News

Benue killings: Otukpo chairman orders strangers out of forests, warns against insecurity

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi August 6, 2026

Disturbed by the incessant and unprovoked killings in the various communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, the Chairman Hon. Maxwell Ogiri has warned that the council would no longer want strangers in their bushes and forests. Addressing a group of journalists in his office in Otukpo,...

FG overhauls Almajiri education, bans street begging, introduces digital and vocational skills

By NGOBUA JOHNNIE, Abuja August 6, 2026

The Federal Government has approved a sweeping reform of Nigeria’s Almajiri education system, prohibiting the long-standing practice of sending pupils to beg on the streets while introducing compulsory literacy, numeracy, digital education and vocational skills into Qur’anic learning centres nationwide. The reforms, contained in the newly approved National Policy...

FG denies operating ₦8.83 trillion shadow budget rebuts

BUSINESS

Rise in poverty was a necessary price of economic reforms – Finance Minister

By NGOBUA JOHNNIE, Abuja August 6, 2026

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has defended the Federal Government’s economic reforms, arguing that the initial rise in poverty following the removal of fuel subsidy and other fiscal measures was an unavoidable consequence of correcting long-standing distortions in the economy. Speaking during an...