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JUST IN: Tinubu nominates Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power
Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, a fiscal expert, has been nominated to replace Adebayo Adelabu, the immediate former Minister of Power, who resigned recently to pursue his 2027 governorship bid in Oyo state. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made the nomination on Thursday pending Senate confirmation. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe is a prominent Nigerian business strategist, consultant, and…
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Why I Anointed Engr Gubio as my successor – Gov Zulum
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has explained why he anointed his commissioner for works, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, to succeed him in 2027. The Governor anointed Gubio as the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) when he presented him with the expression of interest and nomination forms in Abuja. In a statement…
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Peter Obi reacts to EFCC’s finding that 60% of Nigerian students are involved in fraud
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised alarm over what he described as a disturbing claim by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that a significant number of Nigerian university students are involved in internet fraud. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Obi said the revelation, attributed to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede,…
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NBA Condemns Delta Extrajudicial Killing, Calls for Swift Prosecution of Officers
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the extrajudicial killing of a suspect by police officers in Delta State, describing the act as a grave violation of the rule of law and constitutional rights. In a statement reacting to a viral video of the incident, the association expressed deep concern over what it termed…
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Shettima pledges FG’s Support As MTN Foundation, UNODC Commit to Preserving Future of Nigeria’s Youth Population
As the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) @UN and the MTN Nigeria Foundation partner on the national survey on substance use in Nigeria, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM has pledged the commitment of the Federal Government to take ownership and leadership of the initiative. According to the Vice President, the…
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Effurun Killing: Peter Obi Demands Justice, Urges Police Reforms
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the killing of a young Nigerian, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State, describing the incident as a grave breach of justice and human rights. Reacting via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Obi said the incident represents a dangerous disregard for the rule of law…
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Military Offensive: 18 Insurgents Killed, Camps Destroyed in Borno Forest Raids
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intensified their offensive against terrorist groups in Nigeria’s North-East, recording major battlefield successes in coordinated land and air operations across key insurgent enclaves in Borno State. In a statement issued on April 29, 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer at the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East),…
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Tinubu endorses Hamzat for Lagos Governorship Race (photos)
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Tinubu nominates Rabiu Umar as new NMDPRA Chief Executive
President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The President has also approved the nomination of Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of NMDPRA. The appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Bayo…
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NPF orders dismissal, prosecution of officer involved in Effurun shooting
Nigeria Police Force has provided an update on the disciplinary actions taken following the fatal shooting incident of 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, which resulted in the death of Mr Mene Ogidi. Sequel to the earlier directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, all officers connected to the incident were…