November 13, 2026

Tinubu

SERAP to INEC: You have 7 days to account for ₦126bn ‘diverted electoral funds’ or face legal action SERAP to INEC: You have 7 days to account for ₦126bn ‘diverted electoral funds’ or face legal action

SERAP to INEC: You have 7 days to account for ₦126bn ‘diverted electoral funds’ or face legal action

By JOY ADARA, Abuja September 13, 2026
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to “account for over ₦126.46 billion in public funds appropriated for electoral operations but allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted for.” The funds relate to the procurement of ballot boxes, electoral devices...
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2027: Minister urges Niger State APC leadership to back Tinubu’s reforms, consolidate gains Minister urges Niger State APC leadership to back Tinubu's reforms, consolidate gains

2027: Minister urges Niger State APC leadership to back Tinubu’s reforms, consolidate gains

Offor Callistus September 11, 2026
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged APC leaders in Niger State to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and help consolidate the gains recorded in the economy, security, infrastructure, education and human capital development. Idris made the call in Abuja when he received the Chairmen...
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Alausa launches zero-rated education access, says data cost must no longer shut learners out Minister of Education Tunji Alausa

Alausa launches zero-rated education access, says data cost must no longer shut learners out

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja September 10, 2026
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has launched a major digital education intervention under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, removing data costs from access to approved educational platforms for millions of learners in senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions. Speaking at the launch of the...
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FG moves to operationalise 112 national emergency number FG moves to operationalise 112 national emergency number

FG moves to operationalise 112 national emergency number

Offor Callistus September 10, 2026
The Federal Government has directed stakeholders and relevant agencies to design a comprehensive operational roadmap for the nationwide rollout of the 112 national emergency number. Accordingly, it constituted a committee comprising the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Federal...
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Shettima lauds NELFUND as lifeline for poor students, says poverty no longer a barrier to higher education Shettima lauds NELFUND as lifeline for poor students, says poverty no longer a barrier to higher education

Shettima lauds NELFUND as lifeline for poor students, says poverty no longer a barrier to higher education

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja September 10, 2026
Vice President, Kashim Shettima has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), established by the administration of President Bola Tinubu as a landmark initiative that has provided crucial financial relief to the children of the poor and removed the financial barriers to higher education. The administration, according to him,...
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Peter Obi attack: SERAP urges Tinubu to direct IGP to take over case Obi accuses Alia's aide of leading mob that blocked his convoy in Benue

Peter Obi attack: SERAP urges Tinubu to direct IGP to take over case

By JOY ADARA, Abuja September 10, 2026
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the reported attack on Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and his entourage in Benue State and urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu to take over the investigation...
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Alausa, UNESCO strengthen partnership to advance Tinubu’s education transformation agenda Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has called for deeper collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to advance the education transformation agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Alausa, UNESCO strengthen partnership to advance Tinubu’s education transformation agenda

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja September 8, 2026
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has called for deeper collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to advance the education transformation agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Alausa made the call in Abuja while receiving the newly appointed UNESCO Country Representative to Nigeria,...
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Tinubu’s massive infrastructure in line with transporters’ welfare, operations, says Shettima Tinubu's massive infrastructure in line with transporters' welfare, operations, says Shettima

Tinubu’s massive infrastructure in line with transporters’ welfare, operations, says Shettima

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja September 7, 2026
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deeply committed to prioritizing transport infrastructure to ease operations for Nigerian transporters. According to him, the Tinubu administration treats connectivity as an economic necessity and is actively working to reduce the cost of movement because the President...
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UPDATED: How Nigeria, Tinubu and ECOWAS ended Ernest Koroma’s 2-year exile — Bianca Ojukwu How Nigeria, Tinubu and ECOWAS ended Ernest Koroma's 2-year exile — Bianca Ojukwu

UPDATED: How Nigeria, Tinubu and ECOWAS ended Ernest Koroma’s 2-year exile — Bianca Ojukwu

By JOY ADARA, Abuja September 7, 2026
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has provided fresh details on the return of former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma to his country, describing the development as the successful conclusion of a diplomatic process led by Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States...
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Radda hails Tinubu-Shettima group’s grassroots mobilisation ahead of 2027 elections Radda hails Tinubu-Shettima group’s grassroots mobilisation ahead of 2027 elections

Radda hails Tinubu-Shettima group’s grassroots mobilisation ahead of 2027 elections

By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina September 7, 2026
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commended the Tinubu-Shettima Solidarity Group for establishing a structured grassroots mobilisation network across Katsina State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Radda made the commendation today when he received the group on a solidarity visit to Government House, Katsina, where...
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2027: APC consensus aspirants mobilise structures for Tinubu, Uba Sani 2027: APC consensus aspirants mobilise structures for Tinubu, Uba Sani

2027: APC consensus aspirants mobilise structures for Tinubu, Uba Sani

Offor Callistus September 6, 2026
Members of the Kaduna State APC Consensus Aspirants Forum have resolved to deploy their political structures across the state to secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Uba Sani and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The aspirants, who spoke at...
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Nigeria urges African Union to end overreliance on foreign funding for peace, security operations Nigeria urges African Union to end overreliance on foreign funding for peace, security operations

Nigeria urges African Union to end overreliance on foreign funding for peace, security operations

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja September 5, 2026
Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to adopt innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms to strengthen the continent’s capacity for conflict prevention and resolution while reducing its reliance on external funding. The call was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, during the 26th Extraordinary Session...
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Atiku slams Tinubu over economic hardship, says Nigerians should sell ideas, not kidneys to survive Atiku accuses Tinubu of trying to whitewash US drug case, says $460,000 heroin-linked forfeiture record remains, demands release of FBI files

Atiku slams Tinubu over economic hardship, says Nigerians should sell ideas, not kidneys to survive

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja September 4, 2026
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned what he described as the worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, expressing concern over reports that some young Nigerians are allegedly selling their kidneys to survive. In a statement shared on his official X...
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NCDC to host stakeholders’ development summit to unveil 20-year blueprint for north central region North Central Development Commission NCDC

NCDC to host stakeholders’ development summit to unveil 20-year blueprint for north central region

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja September 4, 2026
North Central Development Commission (NCDC) will convene its maiden North Central Stakeholders’ Development Summit from 14th to 15th September 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja (formerly Sheraton Hotel). The two-day Summit, which begins daily at 10:00 a.m., is themed: “The Great Leap Forward: A 20-Year Economic, Infrastructural and...
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Tinubu approves major port reform as NPA takes over inland dry ports, NSC becomes NPERA Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola

Tinubu approves major port reform as NPA takes over inland dry ports, NSC becomes NPERA

Offor Callistus September 4, 2026
Nigeria’s port sector is set for a major restructuring following the transfer of Inland Dry Port (IDP) responsibilities from the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), in a move aimed at strengthening regulation, eliminating overlapping functions and improving efficiency across the maritime industry. The development...
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Nigeria, IEA solidify partnership, sign pact on energy policy, security Nigeria, IEA solidify partnership, sign pact on energy policy, security

Nigeria, IEA solidify partnership, sign pact on energy policy, security

Offor Callistus September 4, 2026
Nigeria and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed an agreement for a Joint Work Programme to strengthen strategic partnership in the development of data for energy policy and investment across the value chain for economic growth and energy security. This is just as the Vice President, Senator Kashim...
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2027: Sanga woos voters, targets 95% support for Tinubu, Uba Sani, says LG chairman 2027: Sanga woos voters, targets 95% support for Tinubu, Uba Sani, says LG chairman

2027: Sanga woos voters, targets 95% support for Tinubu, Uba Sani, says LG chairman

Offor Callistus September 3, 2026
TChairman of Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Hon. Anto Usman, has said the council is targeting 95 per cent votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in the 2027 general elections. Usman attributed the target to what he described as the significant development interventions...
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All Tinubu-era FCT projects will be completed before end of tenure, says Wike FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike

All Tinubu-era FCT projects will be completed before end of tenure, says Wike

Offor Callistus September 3, 2026
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has assured that all capital projects initiated under President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the nation’s capital will be completed before the end of the administration’s tenure. Wike gave the assurance during a media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State,...
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Atiku aide blames Tinubu’s economic policies as Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years Atiku aide blames Tinubu’s economic policies as Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years

Atiku aide blames Tinubu’s economic policies as Uber exits Nigeria after 12 years

Offor Callistus September 2, 2026
Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu following reports that ride-hailing company Uber has ended its operations in Nigeria after 12 years. In a post shared on his X account on Wednesday, Ibe linked Uber’s reported exit to...
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