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09/06/2025

JUST IN: President Tinubu’s aide resigns

Aliyu Audu, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Public Affairs, has tendered his resignation. In a letter dated June 8, 2025, Audu expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the privilege of serving in his administration but did not disclose any specific reasons for his s...

09/06/2025

How Boko Haram attacked ex-Army chief’s convoy in Borno – Ndume

Retired Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, narrowly escaped death on Friday after his convoy came under a hail of gunfire in Borno State, reportedly launched by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The terrifying incident occurred while Buratai was on transit within the volatile northeastern r...

09/06/2025

Real reason we buried ‘Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ crooner Ejeagha within 24 hours – Family

The family of late Nigerian highlife maestro, Mike Ejeagha, has revealed that the music icon was buried just a day after his passing, in strict adherence to his final wishes. Ejeagha, known and loved for his timeless classic “Gwo Gwo Ngwo”, passed away at the age of 95 on the night of Friday, Ju...

09/06/2025

74% inmates captured in ongoing NIN registration – NCoS

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it has successfully enrolled over 74 per cent of inmates nationwide into the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) database, contrary to media reports suggesting otherwise. This was contained in a statement by the Service Public Relations Office...

09/06/2025

Ground Rent: Wike’s FCTA threatens to shut down 34 Embassies in Abuja

In a move that could strain diplomatic relations, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to 34 embassies in Abuja over their failure to pay ground rent for over a decade. According to reports, the affected foreign missions have not paid their dues since 2014,....

09/06/2025

Subsidy removal: How Tinubu’s bold move saved Nigeria $84bn, funded key infrastructure projects – Reports

In a bold economic move that continues to reshape Nigeria’s financial landscape, the Federal Government has revealed that the removal of the petrol subsidy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has saved the nation over $84 billion—funds now channeled into critical development projects. This revelat...

09/06/2025

Portugal clinch UEFA Nations League title after thrilling penalty shootout win over Spain

Portugal have once again etched their name in European football history, lifting their second UEFA Nations League trophy after a nail-biting victory over Spain in a dramatic final decided by penalties. The clash in Rotterdam lived up to its billing, offering end-to-end action, stunning goals, and ne...

09/06/2025

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09/06/2025

How Tinubu’s reforms prevented economic collapse – Ohakim, Ooni

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold economic reforms have received resounding praise from two prominent Nigerian leaders former Imo State Governor, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. In separate remarks over the weekend, both figures lauded the President’s policie...

09/06/2025

Ndume : Tinubu's endorsement won't give him victory, says Jonathan lost 2015 poll despite 22 govs' backing

Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has disassociated himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, saying that political endorsements do not guarantee electoral victory. Speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Ndume referenced the failed re-election bid of...

08/06/2025

JUST IN : You are forgiven, Tinubu tells Lagos gov, Sanwo-Olu

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday declared that he was no longer angry with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stating that any grievances he had were now in the past. The president’s remarks followed a meeting with members of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), who had come t...

08/06/2025

JUST IN : Osimhen turns down €75m Al Hilal deal

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has declined a lucrative €75 million transfer offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, despite an agreement reportedly reached between the Gulf side and his parent club, Napoli. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed on his X account Sunday: “Despite agreemen...