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Tinubu appoints new Head of Nigeria’s Civil Service
How FG spent ₦30.64 trillion on wages, debt, infrastructure in 31 months – Minister
Retired military officials protest in Abuja, demand pension adjustment
FG urges Nigerians to dial 112 for medical emergencies, releases state numbers
Kosoko, Quadri explain why ailing Ogogo can’t be moved despite numerous help offers
US Coast Guard lifts 10-year condition of entry on vessels from Nigeria
US Coast Guard lifts 12-year condition of entry on vessels from Nigeria
Liberia to accept 1,200 deportees from US
Abia seals residence over human waste stored inside living room
US varsity launches bachelor’s degree in content creation
Ebonyi man found dead in bush shortly after endorsing opposition candidate
‘I don’t snatch husbands; MC Oluomo is the only married man I’ve dated’— Ehi Ogbebor
Weak copyright protection could undermine Nigeria’s N1.97 trillion creative economy – Experts
‘I haven’t sold anyone’s catalogue to a distributor, third party or anyone’ – Dapper debunks rip-off claims
Experts challenge Akwa Ibom HCDTs to diversify funding beyond oil money
INEC presents certificate of return to Adeleke, deputy for fresh four-year term
Zamfara 2027: Lawal’s unique and compelling selling points, By Jibo Magayaki Jamilu
027: SDP’s Adebayo criticises Tinubu for being absent from peace accord
2027: SDP’s Adebayo criticises Tinubu for being absent from peace accord
Tinubu joins US request for more time to release records on drug trafficking allegations
Former Nigeria U-23 striker Promise David joins Brighton on loan
Former Nigeria U-23 striker Promise David joins Brighton on loan
Soldiers arrest ‘illegal miners’ in Niger
Police arrest transformer vandal after rescuing him unconscious
Kayinsola Ajayi returns to Diamond League spotlight in Silesia showdown
CJID opens 2026 awards to reporters, editors, introduces human rights category
Seven key issues to shape conversations as UNCCD COP17 kicks off in Mongolia
Edo unveils policy to tackle digital GBV
Enugu govt resumes survey revalidation, digitisation exercise
2027: INEC projects over 100 million registered voters
Corruption Allegation: Edo assembly inaugurates panel to probe ex-speaker
NBA commends Uba Sani for strengthening Judiciary in Kaduna State
2027: Businessman sues INEC, NDC over substitution of his name in Enugu North ticket
Gov Lawal wins Blueprint’s 2026 award for efficient public resource management, transparency
Tinubu, Obi, Sowore, others sign peace accord ahead of 2027 campaigns
‘I defeated 17 governors with my phone’ — Davido speaks on Osun election, Tinubu, Akpabio, Okpebholo
Enugu leases 67 tractors to farmers to boost mechanised farming
Enugu leases 67 tractors to farmers to boost mechanised farming
Niger agency raises alarm over cracks at Kaduna dam, warns of flood risk
Oluremi Tinubu flags off National Community Food Bank, commissions PMB Estate in Ogun
Oluremi Tinubu flags off National Community Food Bank, commissions PMB Estate in Ogun
Four arrested over killing of man, 30, in Minna
Zenith Bank to host 10th International Trade Seminar on Unlocking Nigeria’s Non-oil Export Potential
Oyo Primary Healthcare Board engages VIYA Health Nigeria to expand access to WHO-PreQualified DMPA SC
Afrilition: Jason Arday and the cannibal game, By Adéwálé Àjàdí
2027: Reps Minority Leader, G100 push for single opposition presidential candidate
Flooding: Anambra orders urgent testing of water sources
Political parties may select candidates, it’s the people that select governments, By Akeem Bello
Mbah increases ESUT subvention to ₦276 million, begs ASUU to suspend strike
Okpebholo swears in new commissioner for education
Electricity worker dies in electrocution incident – Official
NHRC records 20% spike in human rights complaints in one month
Tourism Minister Musawa unveils 100-day ‘Ember to Remember’ campaign
EFCC recovers N4.4bn diesel allegedly converted by Lagos oil firm
Anambra records 22.8% revenue performance in first half of 2026, spends ₦13.79 billion on security
DPP takes over prosecution in Akwa Ibom farmer-herder case
Patrick Vieira appointed new Senegal Coach as Teranga Lions begin new era
Africa’s biggest bank targets stake in OPay ahead of IPO – Report
Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover gun, ammunition
VC rejects ASUU’s claim of resignation of over 200 lecturers
NHRC, partner sign agreement to boost prevention of human rights violations
UPDATED: #OsunDecides2026: I had no deal with ADC – Gov Adeleke
#OsunDecides2026: I had no deal with ADC – Gov Adeleke
Cement costs more in Nigeria than Kenya, Tanzania as FCCPC probes pricing
Family announces burial arrangements for filmmaker, Dimbo Atiya
CeFTPI urges effective execution of Nigeria’s organised crime strategy
Pilgrimage: Jigawa sets final hajj fare, fixes payment deadline
Ogogo’s colleagues rally support as daughter says actor is unfit to fly
ANALYSIS: Six factors that helped Adeleke win #OsunDecides2026
Ebonyi deputy gov’s daughter-in-law laments separation from her kids
Abuja Flood: Wike vows to demolish houses blocking water channels
May & Baker disowns ‘fraudulent M&B Equity Stake’ investment scheme
FG unveils national digital cloud policy, targets $750m investment in 24 months
#OsunDecides2026: We didn’t perform poorly, we collaborated with Accord – ADC
Abia tax reform targets efficiency, not increasing burden on citizens – Commissioner
NDLEA seizes cocaine worth N39bn, arrests two suspected cartel members
NDC national leader Dickson appoints political, technical, media aides
Shehu Sani defends Governor Adeleke’s gratitude, endorsement of Tinubu for reelection
Over 200 Kaduna university lecturers quit over poor pay, ASUU says, threatens indefinite strike
Two shot as troops foil attempted mass abduction in Zamfara – Military
Residents report mass killings in Plateau community
#OsunDecides2026: More voters, wider win margin for Adeleke, other insights from election results – Report
Ocheme, Uchegbu lead Nigerian charge as PFL Africa Semi-Finals head to Morocco
Sporting Lagos ready for NPFL challenge after ValueJet Cup success — Buter
Nigeria’s inflation falls to 15.43% in July as food prices rise
Akwa Ibom governor abandons assembly rehabilitation but pushes N248.83bn tourism projects
IBB @ 85: Otti hails ex-military president as ‘Father of Abia State’
Resident doctors commend Uba Sani for prioritising healthcare workers’ welfare
‘Our father is battling Stage 4 cancer’ — Ogogo Hassan’s daughters reveal, seek treatment options
Abiodun congratulates Adeleke, praises Tinubu for providing level playing field
Bayelsa: Education fund partners British Council to train 400 teachers
Akwa Ibom varsity finally secures law accreditation months after Eno’s misleading claim
Remi Tinubu leads govs, wives to Ogun for zonal launch of National Community Food Bank Programme
Aregbesola congratulates Adeleke, urges governor to unite Osun
Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 27.49% with fresh N20.7 billion share purchase
#OsunDecides2026: Final results from collation centre (LIVE UPDATES)
BREAKING: #OsunDecides2026: Accord Party candidate Adeleke wins Ede North by landslide
OsunDecides2026: Accord Party wins Iwo LG with a wide margin
#OsunDecides2026: APC wins Obokun LGA