Author: Olayinka Popoola

Tinubu condemns killings in Plateau, Kaduna, vows justice

March 31, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has condemned recent attacks by gunmen in Plateau State and Kaduna State, describing the incidents as barbaric and unacceptable. The attacks occurred in Angwan Rukuba district in Jos and Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area, where several people were reportedly killed and others abducted, including wedding guests. In a Tuesday statement […]

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Oyo Speaker joins 2027 governorship race

March 29, 2026

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has joined the 2027 governorship race in the state....

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Tinubu donates ALL his salaries since assuming office to armed forces support fund

March 29, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to donate of all his salaries since assuming office to a special fund dedicated...

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OFFICIAL: Senegal files lawsuit with CAS, contesting Morocco’s AFCON 2025 title

March 25, 2026

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has filed an appeal against CAF’s...

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IGP Appoints New Lagos Police Commissioner

March 25, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu has appointed Olatunji Fatai as the new Commissioner of Police in Lagos. The appointment...

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MC Oluomo reclaims NURTW secretariat after Baruwa’s arrest

March 25, 2026

Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has regained control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) national secretariat in...

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Gov Dauda Lawal officially joins APC, received by Shettima

March 25, 2026

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has been formally received into the All Progressives Congress by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The...

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Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of 2025–26 season

March 25, 2026

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025–26 season, bringing an end to his nine-year spell...

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My current job is my priority, Adelabu speaks on Oyo guber race

March 24, 2026

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday did not say whether he was considering resignation or not amid growing...

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BREAKING: EFCC operatives seal off street around Malami’s Abuja residence

March 24, 2026

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday cordoned off the Abuja residence of former Attorney-General of...

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BREAKING: Court Adjourns El-Rufai Bail Hearing to March 31

March 24, 2026

Federal High Court adjourns El-Rufai’s bail hearing to March 31, following today’s hearing, during which legal arguments were presented by...

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NYSC staff araigned over death of Corps member in Ogun

March 23, 2026

A staff member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State, Abass Olalekan, appeared before an Abeokuta Chief...

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Presidency Defends Tinubu’s UK Visit

March 21, 2026

The Nigerian presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom, saying the trip was aimed at attracting...

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Recruitment into Amotekun has become highly politicised, says Gani Adams

March 21, 2026

Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has alleged that recruitment into Amotekun has become heavily politicised. In January...

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Governor Adeleke Extols Faith, and Unity as Osun Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Fitr

March 20, 2026

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has congratulated Muslim faithfuls in Osun State on the successful completion of...

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Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu Urges Muslims To Uphold Unity, Compassion Beyond Ramadan

March 19, 2026

As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria,...

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EFCC returns N3.94bn recovered funds to NNPCL

March 19, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday handed over a total of N3,936,145,822 to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...

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Osun community bans political activities at Eid praying grounds

March 19, 2026

The Osogbo community in Osun State has placed a ban on political discussions and the wearing of party uniforms at...

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NANS reschedules protest against poor electricity supply in South-West

March 19, 2026

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone, has rescheduled the proposed mass protest against the worsening electricity supply...

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Eid-el-Fitr: Osun offers free train rides for indigenes from Lagos

March 19, 2026

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will operate a free train service for indigenes of Osun state as part...

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Betty Akeredolu joins LP in Imo state, declares senatorial ambition

March 18, 2026

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, former first lady of Ondo state, says she has joined the Labour Party (LP) in Imo state. In...

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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday

March 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia has declared Friday as Eid-ul-Fitr following the non-sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal. Authorities...

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IGP Disu presents cheques to families of fallen police officers

March 18, 2026

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has presented cheques totalling ₦2.4 billion to 1,075 families of deceased police officers under...

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Maiduguri bombings: Military chiefs arrive in Borno after Tinubu’s directive

March 18, 2026

Olufemi Oloyede, chief of defence staff (CDS), and Waidu Shaibu, the chief of army staff (CoAS) have arrived in Maiduguri...

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Gunmen kidnap four cocoa farmers in Oyo

March 18, 2026

Gunmen numbering six on Wednesday kidnapped four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in the Idi-Ayunre area...

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Tinubu meets King Charles, gets full military reception at Windsor Castle

March 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has been given a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle marking the beginning of his state visit to...

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Labour Party fixes May 23 for 2027 presidential primary

March 18, 2026

The Labour Party has fixed Saturday, May 23, as the date for its presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general...

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CAF Strips Senegal Of 2025 AFCON Title, Crowns Morocco Champions

March 18, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title they won in...

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BREAKING: Tinubu asks political appointees seeking elective offices to resign before March 31

March 17, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the 2027...

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FG Declares March 19 & 20 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr

March 17, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark...

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