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Court bars IGP, NPF from enforcing tinted glass permit policy nationwide
A Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe, yesterday, issued an ex-parte injunction stopping and barring the Inspector General of Police, IGP, the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, and Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, respondents in the matter from resuming the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide. The court also barred the […]
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Makinde rules out APC defection, pledges loyalty to PDP
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed speculation that he plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress, insisting that he remains in the Peoples Democratic Party despite the opposition party’s ongoing leadership challenges. Makinde spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of a book titled ‘Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined […]
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NMDPRA’s Farouk Ahmed, NUPRC’s Komolafe resign as Tinubu nominates successors
THE embattled Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority NMDPRA Engr. Farouk Ahmed and his counterpart in the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe, have resigned. Already, President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the NMDPRA and the NUPRC. […]
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Insecurity: FG, NLC to meet in January
The Nigeria Labour Congress and its affiliates on Wednesday protested nationwide against rising insecurity in the country. The union had declared a nationwide protest for December 17, citing what it described as the country’s “degenerating security situation.” In a notice issued to all state councils on December 10, after its National Executive Committee-in-session meeting on […]
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FG confirms release of Nigerian aircraft, soldiers after Tuggar meets Burkina Faso leader
The Federal Government has confirmed the release of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 personnel who were detained in Burkina Faso following a forced landing. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, announced the development on Wednesday night, stating simply: “Yes, they have been released.” The confirmation followed a meeting between the Minister […]
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BREAKING NEWS!!! NMDPRA MD Farouk Ahmed Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations
Farouk Ahmed has resigned as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) amid corruption allegations levelled against him by the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote.  Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in which he also said Gbenga Komolafe has left his position […]
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Tinted glass permit policy lawful – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun on Wednesday reiterated and insisted that the Tinted Glass permit policy of the Nigeria Police Force is lawful.  Egbetokun said the force remains unwavering in its respect for the judiciary, adding that police will comply fully with all valid orders of courts of competent jurisdiction and will not act in […]
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Kaduna South senator dumps PDP for APC
The senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Katung, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Katung’s defection letter was read at plenary on Wednesday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. Katung cited the prolonged leadership crisis in the PDP for his defection, saying that the […]
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Makinde Rules Out Defection, Reaffirms Commitment to PDP
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed speculation that he may defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting he remains committed to the opposition party despite its ongoing leadership crisis. He said he would continue to “paddle his canoe” within the PDP and has no intention of joining the ruling All Progressives Congress. Makinde made […]
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JUST IN: Ahmed Musa retires from international football
Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped international footballer, has officially announced his retirement from the Super Eagles, bringing an end to an illustrious career that spanned almost 15 years. The Super Eagles captain announced in an emotional post shared on X (formerly Twitter), thanking Nigerians for their unwavering support throughout his journey. “I wore this badge […]
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Ibom Air to Launch International Flights in April 2026 — Keyamo
Ibom Air is set to commence international flight operations in April 2026, as preparations at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo near completion. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Wednesday after inspecting facilities at the airport. Keyamo, who toured the airport alongside Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, […]
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NMDPRA CEO Engr. Farouk Ahmed Denies Issuing Purported Statement on Allegations
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has issued a disclaimer regarding a circulating statement purportedly responding to recent corruption allegations against him. In a clarification released on Wednesday, Ahmed categorically denied authoring or issuing any such response, stating: “My attention has been drawn to a […]
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Former Chief Justice, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, is dead
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died in Saudi Arabia. His passing was confirmed on Tuesday morning by a source close to the family, who disclosed that the retired jurist breathed his last in a hospital in the Kingdom. “Ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad is dead. He passed away this morning at a […]
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Nigeria Await FIFA Verdict As DR Congo Face Player Eligibility Probe
Nigeria’s hopes of a return to the FIFA World Cup remain alive as world football’s governing body continues to scrutinise the eligibility of players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) during the African playoffs for the 2026 tournament. The Super Eagles were knocked out by DR Congo on penalties in the decisive […]
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FG Suspends Enforcement of Proposed Sachet Alcohol Ban
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has directed that all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol products be suspended until further notice. The directive follows a communication from the House of Representatives Committee on Food and Drugs Administration and Control regarding the planned enforcement by the […]
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Nigerian Senate Directs National Security Adviser to Probe Fake Health Reports on Senate President Godswill Akpabio
The Nigerian Senate has resolved to mandate the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate the circulation of false reports claiming that Senate President Godswill Akpabio suffered a health emergency and was rushed to a hospital in London. The resolution was adopted during Tuesday’s plenary session following a point of order raised by Senator Titus Zam, […]
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles camp swells to 22 ahead Egypt friendly 
The Super Eagles camp in Cairo has grown to 22 players with the arrival of Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu, ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) international friendly match against Egypt. Reports show that Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman and defenders Semi Ajayi and Bright Osayi-Samuel reported to camp earlier on Monday at the […]
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Dangote releases details of ‘$5m spent by NMDPRA CEO’ on his children’s education in Switzerland
Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, says Farouk Ahmed, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), spent about $5 million on the secondary school education of his children in Switzerland. In a paid newspaper advert on Tuesday, the billionaire said Ahmed paid the said amount for four […]
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Police to resume nationwide tinted glass permit enforcement January 2
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will resume the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026, citing growing security concerns linked to the misuse of unauthorised tinted vehicle glass. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of […]
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Tinubu condoles with Bayelsa over Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo’s death
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State over the passing of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. In a statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a diligent and selfless public servant who served […]
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Tinubu pledges to sustain Buhari’s legacy
President Bola Tinubu on Monday pledged to carry forward the governing ethos he ascribed to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari; discipline, integrity, security-first governance and social justice. He said his truest tribute to the late Nigerian leader is to continue his legacy with results to show. Speaking at the State House, Abuja, during the […]
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Gowon not dead, aide dismisses elder statesman’s death rumour
Adeyeye Ajayi, Personal Assistant to the former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has dismissed circulating reports claiming that the elder statesman is dead. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ajayi described the reports as false and misleading, warning that the unverified claims could cause unnecessary panic among the public. He urged Nigerians to […]
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Yuletide: Oyo subsidises food items for workers 
The Oyo State government has begun subsidising some food items, such as bags of rice, vegetable oil, chicken, and other essential food items for its workers. The state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Ibadan. Oyelade said the initiative was part of the state […]
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Reps move to prohibit banks from hiring casual, contract staff
A bill seeking to regulate the employment of staff by Nigerian banks has passed second reading at the house of representatives.  The draft law, sponsored by Fuad Laguda, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Surulere I federal constituency of Lagos, aims to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020 to “prohibit, […]
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FRSC to prosecute TikToker Peller for reckless driving
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has expressed concern over what he described as a growing pattern of reckless road use by some celebrities, content creators, and social media influencers, warning that such conduct poses serious danger to lives and undermines road safety efforts. The warning followed a widely circulated […]
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ECOWAS leaders pledge to deepen democracy amid regional instability
Regional leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), yesterday, converged on Abuja for the 68th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, pledging to defend democracy, deepen economic integration, and strengthen collective security amid rising instability across the sub-region.    They hailed the swift mobilisation of troops and air assets, […]
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Bandits’ kingpin, Turji, denies receiving money in Matawalle’s peace deal
Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has said that he participated in peace negotiations with the Zamfara State government during the administration of former Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle, now Minister of State for Defence, but firmly denied claims that he received N30 million or any material benefit from the talks. Speaking in a viral video circulating on social […]
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Petrol price war turns dirty as Dangote attacks NMDPRA boss
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Sunday alleged that the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, paid about $5m for the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland, calling for a full investigation and public explanation. Dangote said Ahmed must appear before […]
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