Author: Olayinka Popoola

Governors vs NNPC: Tension rise over alleged $42bn oil revenue shortfall

December 10, 2025

Tensions have escalated between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Periscope Consulting, the audit firm hired by the...

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Soyinka faults heavy security around Seyi Tinubu, says it’s enough to quell insurrection in Benin Republic

December 10, 2025

Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate, has criticised what he described as the excessive deployment of security personnel around the family of...

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Adeleke joins Accord Party

December 10, 2025

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has unveiled the Accord Party as his new political platform, announcing his intention to seek...

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BREAKING NEWS: Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Joins Accord Party

December 9, 2025

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced his defection to a new political party. Adeleke recently resigned from the People’s...

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Gov Fubara Defects To APC

December 9, 2025

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. The governor...

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Despite rumours of tension, Tinubu sends Adeleke’s wife warm 60th birthday message

December 9, 2025

Despite reports of a frosty relationship between Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola...

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The Economic Community of West African States has declared a state of emergency across the sub-region.

December 9, 2025

The announcement was made on Tuesday by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, during the 55th Session of...

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Senate Approves Troops Deployment To Benin Republic

December 9, 2025

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin in support of...

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Adeleke Denies Responsibility For JUSUN Strike

December 9, 2025

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied allegations that his administration is responsible for the ongoing strike by the state...

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NRC Urges Patience as Abuja–Kaduna Train Service Faces Temporary Disruption

December 9, 2025

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has called on passengers using the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor to remain patient amid ongoing disruptions to...

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Reps summon NNPCL boss over abandoned projects, tax breaches

December 9, 2025

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has summoned the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National...

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Tinubu directs security agencies to ensure release of remaining abducted Niger state schoolchildren

December 9, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to ensure the release of the 115 remaining students of St. Mary’s Private...

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Boko Haram insurgency has lasted 15 years, longer than civil war — Obasanjo

December 9, 2025

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern that the Boko Haram insurgency has persisted for 15 years with no end...

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Burkina Faso Captures 11 Nigerian Air Force Officers after Emergency Landing, AES Raises Regional Security Alert

December 9, 2025

Tensions in West Africa escalated yesterday as Burkina Faso detained 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) after their aircraft made...

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Fubara meets Tinubu in Aso Rock amid defection rumours

December 9, 2025

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Monday....

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PoS takeover: FG ends cash payments in MDAs

December 9, 2025

Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, yesterday, prohibited the collection and/or acceptance of physical cash, in Naira...

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 ‘Stop singing, give your speech’ – Remi Tinubu tells Adeleke in Ile-Ife

December 9, 2025

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu cautioned Ademola Adeleke, the Osun state governor, for prolonged singing during his remarks at the 10th coronation anniversary...

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Reopen land borders, Olubadan urges FG

December 8, 2025

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has appealed to the Federal Government to open all land borders in Nigeria...

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APC Shifts Gov Kefas Official Defection To January 2026

December 8, 2025

The Taraba State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibrahim Tukur has confirmed that governor Agbu Kefas will be...

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Kwankwaso: FG appears overwhelmed by insecurity

December 8, 2025

Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano, has expressed concern over the worsening insecurity in the country. Kwankwaso said the primary...

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JUST IN: Fintiri imposes 24-hour curfew on Adamawa community

December 8, 2025

The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has declared a 24-hour curfew in Lamurde Local Government Area following a fresh...

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JUST IN: Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s request to be transferred from Sokoto prison

December 8, 2025

The Federal High Court in Abuja has denied an application filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, seeking his...

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CAN Awaits Confirmation of Reported Release of 100 Abducted Niger Students

December 8, 2025

The Christian Association of Nigeria says it has not yet received official confirmation on the reported release of 100 abducted...

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Imo govt seals suspected organ harvesting mortuary, hotel 

December 8, 2025

Imo State Government has sealed an illegal mortuary and hotel suspected as being used as organ harvesting grounds of kidnappers in Umuhu autonomous community in Ngor Okpala Local Council of...

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Nigeria deploys fighter jets to Benin Republic amid coup tensions

December 8, 2025

The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following reports of a military coup that allegedly toppled...

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PDP faction mulls convention, hosts meeting in Wike’s residence

December 8, 2025

Mohammed Abdulrahman-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction, supported by the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, is planning to hold its own...

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Security crisis: Tinubu, Macron hold talks as US fact-finders arrive

December 8, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has signalled a stronger partnership with Nigeria as the country faces escalating security crises, particularly terrorism...

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FG Secures Release Of 100 Schoolchildren Abducted In Niger State

December 7, 2025

The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary...

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IGP empanels special task force to enforce ban on VIP escorts

December 7, 2025

A special team of police officers, yesterday, embarked on a monitoring exercise in strategic parts of the country to ensure...

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Insecurity: Put your mind at rest, Adeboye tells Nigerians

December 7, 2025

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday assured churches in Nigeria that...

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