Author: Olayinka Popoola

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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Presidency debunks fake Trump tweet criticising Tinubu over Borno attacks

March 17, 2026

The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed as fake a viral screenshot purporting to show a tweet from United States President Donald...

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Terror attacks: Tinubu directs security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri

March 17, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State capital, and take charge of the security...

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Zulum condemns maiduguri mosque blast, urges vigilance

March 17, 2026

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has strongly condemned the explosion that struck a mosque in the Gamboru Market area...

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23 killed, 108 injured in Maiduguri bomb blasts

March 17, 2026

The Borno state police command says 23 persons have been confirmed dead, with 108 injured, following bomb blasts in three...

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FG activates evacuation plan as Middle East crisis worsens

March 17, 2026

The Federal Government on Monday said it is working out administrative procedures and the release of funds for  the evacuation...

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NRC confirms passengers injured as Abuja-Kaduna train suffers collision

March 16, 2026

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has confirmed that some passengers sustained injuries after an...

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FRSC deploys personnel for Eid special patrol nationwide

March 16, 2026

The Federal Road Safety Corps has ordered the nationwide deployment of personnel and operational logistics for its 2026 Eid el-Fitr...

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Tinubu swears in Taiwo Oyedele as finance minister

March 16, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa,...

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JUST IN: Passengers injured as Abuja-Kaduna train derails

March 16, 2026

Passengers sustained injuries on Monday morning after a train operating on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor was involved in an incident...

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La Liga: Laporta re-elected Barcelona president

March 16, 2026

Joan Laporta has been re-elected as president of Barcelona, winning over 68% of the vote to secure a further five-year...

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Police arrest two customs officers over death of driver in Osun

March 16, 2026

The police have arrested two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over the death of a driver in Osogbo....

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‘Odun n lo sopin’ singer Fasoyin alive, son dismisses death rumour

March 16, 2026

Korede Fasoyin, son of renowned Christ Apostolic Church gospel singer, Deborah Fasoyin, popularly known for the song “Odun n Lo...

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Iran won’t play at the World Cup, says sports minister

March 11, 2026

Iran has announced it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing ongoing conflict with the United States. ...

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Wike sues FCTA workers over ongoing strike

January 23, 2026

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has taken the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital...

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‘I’m comfortable in PDP’ — Makinde dismisses defection talks after meeting Tinubu

January 23, 2026

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has dismissed speculation about defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he remains committed...

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2025 police inspector promotions on schedule, PSC denies delay

January 23, 2026

The Police Service Commission has issued a rebuttal to media reports alleging delays in the promotion of police inspectors following...

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