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Imo State spent N2.19bn on security in the first half of 2026 in the thick of deadly attacks and kidnappings, even as revenue shortfalls left critical sectors with little or no capital funding. The post Imo spends N2.19bn on security as N1.47trn budget records 14.4% performance in first half of 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
He brings considerable institutional experience and a deep understanding of how the Federal Civil Service works to his new responsibility. The post Tinubu appoints new Head of Nigeria’s Civil Service appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Emmanuel Ugwu has bid farewell to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Bendel Insurance following his exit from the club. Ugwu has completed a move to Maltese side Mosta FC. The defender expressed gratitude to the club’s faithful for their support throughout his time in Benin City. Ugwu made 46 appearances for the Benin Arsenals. […] NPFL: Ugwu bids farewell to Bendel Insurance after Mosta FC move
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The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Ogun State, CN Tijjani Rabe, has fired back at popular human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, over his criticism of the agency’s anti-drug operations. Rabe asserted that leadership cannot be built on insults against institutions that […] ‘This is duty, not idiotic’ – Ogun NDLEA Commander fires back at Sowore
The United Nations Human Rights Office has denounced the United States decision to impose fresh sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC). High Commissioner Volker Turk said the “unacceptable” new sanctions — affecting ICC President, Judge Tomoko Akane, and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye — must be lifted. Turk urged countries to stand […] UN human rights, EU, ICC oppose fresh US sanctions
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Two tricycles and three other vehicles have been involved in a road crash on Girei Bridge in Adamawa State. The Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. According to the statement, the vehicles involved were a tipper truck, two cars and […] Two tricycles, three vehicles involved in Adamawa road crash
At least four Chelsea players are training away from Xabi Alonso’s first-team group, with their futures up in the air. They are: Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap, Axel Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo. According to Sky Sports, the situation is different to last season when the likes of Raheem Sterling and Disasi were in a so-called ‘bomb […] Transfer: Xabi Alonso bans five first-team players from Chelsea training
The Ebonyi State Police Command has deployed personnel to polling stations and strategic locations across the 13 Local Government Areas ahead of the August 22, 2026, LG polls. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, said the command, under Commissioner of Police CP Hope Urunwa-Okafor, is collaborating with sister security agencies to ensure adequate […] Ebonyi: Police deploy personnel ahead of August 22 LG elections
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed that three people, including a pregnant woman and a nursing mother, were killed by lightning in Gambiri village, Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The Bauchi State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, confirmed the incident, saying, “Yes, it is true that a thunderstorm has […] Lightning kills pregnant woman, nursing mother in Bauchi
The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has hinted that President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election by 4 p.m. on election day. Baba-Ahmed explained that Tinubu would lose if the election is free, fair, and credible. Speaking while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, he said: “There is […] 2027 Presidency: Tinubu will lose by 4 p.m. on election day – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
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President Bola Tinubu has approved key projects in the health sector, including the overhaul of the National Hospital, Abuja, and a N302 billion Cancer Treatment Centre. The Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, made this disclosure on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting in Abuja. Pate listed the projects as the construction of […] Tinubu approves key projects in health sector [FULL LIST]
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Eighty-three Nigerians have returned to the country from South Africa following a repatriation exercise facilitated by private individuals. The post Just In: 83 Nigerians return from South Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.
Prof. Pat Utomi, Professor of Political Economy, has urged Nigerians to prepare for massive voter turnout during the January 2027 presidential election. The post 2027: ‘Nigerians are hungry, angry’ – Utomi urges massive voter turnout appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has dismissed reports that its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, was arrested and detained by the police in Abuja following his role as the Chief Returning Officer in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. The post Osun election: FUOYE debunks report of VC Ogunwole’s arrest appeared first on Vanguard News.
Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Governors' Forum, Mai Mala Buni, on Wednesday visited Nigerian refugees at the Kaya site in Lac Province of Chad Republic to assess their welfare. The post Gov Buni visits Nigerian refugees in Chad appeared first on Vanguard News.
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko has explained why his colleague, Taiwo Babatunde Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, cannot be moved from the hospital despite receiving hundreds of offers from people willing to assist with his treatment. The post Why Ogogo cannot be moved from hospital — Jide Kosoko appeared first on Vanguard News.
National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 general elections before 4 pm if the poll were credible, free and fair. The post Tinubu’ll lose credible 2027 election before 4pm – Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Vanguard News.
Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Yekini Idaiye, has dismissed reports that the House is seeking to repeal the financial autonomy law for the Legislature and Judiciary. The post Edo Speaker denies alleged plan to repeal legislative, judicial autonomy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The Benin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Wednesday faulted alleged plans by the Edo State House of Assembly to repeal the law ensuring the autonomy of the state’s legislature and judiciary. The post NBA faults alleged plan to tamper with Edo judiciary, legislature’s autonomy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Five American citizens died on Wednesday in a helicopter crash while sightseeing in Kenya, a US State Department spokesperson said. The post Ecuador intel chief, five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash appeared first on Vanguard News.
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David Mark warns against manipulation of 2027 elections, urging transparency and condemning violence. Read Punch’s report on electoral integrity. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-david-mark-warns-against-manipulation-of-elections/
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FUOYE management refutes claims of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joshua Ogunwole’s arrest following his role as Osun election returning officer. Read More: https://punchng.com/fuoye-denies-vcs-arrest-following-osun-election/
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, challenges youths to become problem solvers and leverage opportunities, highlighting the state’s commitment to youth Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-urges-youth-to-become-problem-solvers/
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Linus Aleke in Abuja The retired military personnel on Wednesday protested against delayed in the implementation of consequential pension adjustments, while security operatives comprising military and police personnel barricaded the
The Universal Archaivar Elders (UAE) of the Kegites Club (Ẹgbẹ́ Àgbà Ẹlẹ́mù) has successfully concluded the inaugural UAE Table Tennis Tournament 2026 and Community Medical Outreach (COMO 2), marking another
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Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed that all funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund
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Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu is presiding over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chambers at the State House, Abuja.Shortly before the commencement of the
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Funmi Ogundare Anchor University, Lagos and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) have strengthened collaboration on agricultural research and capacity development, with a focus on using modern laboratory techniques to
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Chieftain of the Action Peoples Party (APP) and member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),
Standards must be maintained, but not through public pursuit that destroys careers and lives, argues PAT ONUKWULI There is scrutiny, and there is siege. There is accountability, and there is annihilation. Professor
Becky Uba Umenyili The Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command, have called on academic institutions, civil society organisations, parents and community leaders to join hands in guiding young people towards productive, vice-free lifestyles. Delivering a
Street Project Foundation (SPF) has called for nominations for The Wole Oguntokun Legacy Award, which celebrates young Nigerians using theatre, storytelling and the arts to inspire change, preserve culture and champion
Laleye Dipo in Minna Following frequent clashes among the Bargarawas, Fulanis and Kambari tribes in the Borgu and Agwara Local Government Areas of Niger State, the Chairman of the Christian Association
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of all structures constructed on waterways and flood channels across the FCT, saying exceptions
The Borno government has received life-saving cholera and reproductive kits worth millions of naira, donated by Plan International Nigeria, to read more Borno govt receives cholera, reproductive kits from Plan International
… assure President of re-election victory in 2027 Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, said state governments are now better funded read more States now better funded under Tinubu, Sokoto Governor Aliyu affirms
The Senate Committee on Sports on Wednesday summoned the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football read more Senate summons NFF, NSC over Nigeria’s worsening football performance at World Cups
China’s zero tariff policy for African products has opened a major opportunity for the continent to expand exports, but experts read more Experts urge Nigeria to maximise China’s zero tariff access
Proxynet Communications is targeting what it describes as Africa’s growing enterprise technology gap with an end-to-end solutions strategy covering infrastructure, read more Proxynet takes aim at Africa’s enterprise technology gap with end-to-end solutions
Nigerians pay more for cement than African neighbours – FCCPC Punch Newspapers
Ban on Uber, Bolt at Nigerian airports trigger fare hike Business News Nigeria
Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigation BBC
INTERVIEW: How UNCCD, FAO, World Bank back Nigeria’s fight against drought, land degradation —Official Premium Times Nigeria
Tinubu orders preparation of Nigeria’s five-year security threat assessment, defence plan Premium Times Nigeria
Attackers go ‘house to house’ killing 25 villagers in central Nigeria Al Jazeera
Tinubu Needs More ‘Mad Men’ In Govt To Fix Nigeria — Ben Murray-Bruce Channels Television
37% of Nigerians lack electricity access in 2024, says NLNG The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria saved N15tr from petrol subsidy removal – Taiwo Oyedele The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria mobilised N15trn from petrol subsidy removal in over two years, says Taiwo Oyedele TheCable
N15.8tn Fuel Subsidy Savings: Breakdown on how Nigeria govment spend di trillions of naira saved from fuel subsidy removal BBC
Nigeria: Dozens killed in Plateau state attack DW.com
Tinubu appoints new Head of Nigeria’s Civil Service Premium Times Nigeria
Nigeria: Campaign kicks off for 2027 presidential election DW.com
Health Insurance in Nigeria: Progress, Gaps and the Path to Universal Coverage The Budgit Foundation
Nigeria reforms helped to avert economic collapse, finance minister says CNBC Africa
Experts urge Nigeria to maximise China’s zero tariff access Business News Nigeria
WCC general secretary to visit Nigeria to strengthen bonds World Council of Churches
2027: Nigeria risks ‘revenge of the poor’ over worsening hardship, Utomi warns The Guardian Nigeria News
PRESS RELEASE: On World Humanitarian Day, United Nations calls for scaled-up support to millions of Nigerians in need and safety for the aid workers helping them ReliefWeb
Nigerian 2027 election campaign: States wey decide Nigeria previous presidential elections as presidential campaign for 2027 poll begin BBC
As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria Al Jazeera
How Nigeria can convert energy ambition into bankable projects to attract capital Business News Nigeria
Weak copyright protection could undermine Nigeria’s N1.97 trillion creative economy - Experts Premium Times Nigeria
Explainer: Why Nigeria’s digital economy needs stronger cybersecurity Business News Nigeria
Senate summons NFF, NSC over Nigeria’s worsening football performance at World Cups Business News Nigeria
Petrol Subsidy Removal: Where Did Nigeria’s ₦15.8trn Savings Go? Channels Television
Nigeria Calls for Stronger Gender Accountability Systems Voice of Nigeria
Petrol Subsidy Removal Saved Nigeria N15.8trn In 30 Months – Oyedele Channels Television
NAPTIP Seeks Media, Government Agencies’ Collaboration To End SGBV In Nigeria News Agency of Nigeria
Foreign Aid Bill: Group warns against state control of civil society The Guardian Nigeria News
Ex-Rep: Nigeria must develop lithium value chain to create jobs, drive clean energy growth TheCable
Nigeria needs private capital to close infrastructure gap- AltBank Business News Nigeria
Niger Govt Pledges More Support To Fight Arms Proliferation In Nigeria Channels Television
South Africa’s banking giant sets sight on Nigeria for growth Business News Nigeria
Why Nigeria Should Back Duke-Abiola For UN Top Job News Agency of Nigeria
How FG spent ₦30.64 trillion on wages, debt, infrastructure in 31 months – Minister Premium Times Nigeria
IBP Summit 2026 To Put Nigeria’s Budget Under Scrutiny News Agency of Nigeria
Nigeria election 2027: Can Tinubu win a second term as cost of living bites? africanews.com
Senate summons NFF, NSC over Nigeria’s football crisis The Guardian Nigeria News
The peace accord illusion: Why Nigeria keeps preaching peace while violence persists TheCable
NESG projects Nigeria's economy to grow 4.2% in 2026, cites improved performance in oil sector TheCable
Nigeria on the Path of Economic Renewal — Chief F.E. Ojugbana Hails Tinubu Reforms, Dangote’s Industrial Revolution Vanguard News
One Community Volunteer Is Helping Protect Families from Cholera UNICEF
Japan Commits N20Billion To Rehabilitate Nigeria's National Grid, Apapa Substation Sahara Reporters
Nigeria okays N610bn road projects, concessions to spur private investment Business News Nigeria
Nigeria targets $750m cloud investment ITWeb Africa
Redefining Nigeria’s foreign policy The Guardian Nigeria News
2027 election spending puts Nigeria’s economy under threat – NESG Business News Nigeria
Nigerian-Born Umemezie Named US National Youth Poet Laureate Voice of Nigeria
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Nigeria hopes for solid sovereign AI ecosystem, as OADC, Analytics Intelligence seal cloud solutions deal Vanguard News
Japan Commits N20bn To Expand Nigeria’s National Grid News Agency of Nigeria
Will Nigeria achieve 6,000mw power generation target? CNBC Africa
Nigeria’s First Lady Launches Food Bank Programme in Ogun Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria’s insecurity problem is no longer a crisis the government can contain TheCable
Nigeria's New Alphanumeric Postcode System to Launch October 1 | Business Post Nigeria
2027: Presidential, National Assembly Campaigns Begin in Nigeria Voice of Nigeria
Bangladesh seeks Nigeria’s investment, knowledge-sharing partnership Realnews Magazine
Subsidy removal saved N15.8tn for Nigeria in 30 months says Oyedele Business News Nigeria
N20.4trn influx: Nigeria unveils cost, benefit breakdown of sweeping reforms Business News Nigeria
FG Demands End to Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa Punch Newspapers
Senate Summons NFF, NSC Over Nigeria’s Dismal Football Record The Whistler Newspaper
FEC moves to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria TheCable
Women’s empowerment project reaches 22,634 Nigerians in four months The Guardian Nigeria News
Oil, Manufacturing, Services To Lift Nigeria’s GDP To 4.2% – NESG The Whistler Newspaper
Senate Committee Backs Nigeria Immigration Service’s Centralised Passport Production To Boost Security And Curb Extortion NALTF
Nigeria Kicks Off Election Race With President in Pole Position Bloomberg
Reforms Saved Nigeria From Economic Crisis- Oyedele MarketForces Africa
Let's continue to Act for Humanity This World Humanitarian Day 2026, we celebrate Nigeria's humanitarians responders, volunteers, and everyday citizens who show up when it matters most. Let's continue to Act for Humanity: check on a neighbour, share safet facebook.com
Nigeria must reform agricultural extension to empower women, youth, underserved groups — UI don The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria, Kenya lose $286 million music revenue annually to copyright gaps: U.S. Peoples Gazette Nigeria
Indigenous Oil & Gas Players to Convene at 6th Edition of Nigeria Oil & Gas Outlook in Lagos Businessfront
FG Approves Decriminalisation Of Attempted Suicide In Nigeria LEADERSHIP Newspapers
2027: Obi’s Media Office Challenges Nigerians to Look Beyond Campaign Slogans The Guardian Nigeria News
Shettima, Akpabio, Others for Debate on State Police, Nigeria’s Security Future Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Nigeria’s 2027 race pits economic reforms against cost-of-living pain Business News Nigeria
Senate frowns at NFF, NSC over dismal performances of Nigeria Soccer teams Vanguard News
Nigeria launches an ambitious National Digital Cloud Policy Developing Telecoms
IBB calls for free, responsible journalism to build prosperous Nigeria Business News Nigeria
Women’s Inclusion Could Raise Nigeria’s Output By 23% – Presidency LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Fubara: Nigeria Must Prioritise Technical Skills Over Paper Qualifications THISDAYLIVE
Afrophobia: Nigeria, Ghana To Drag South Africa To AU LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Enough is enough: How Nigeria must rescue its football from administrative ruin TheCable
Nigeria's Capital Gains Tax reforms PwC
