…Tinubu was represented at the ceremony by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Sowore argued that the president, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, should have personally attended the ceremony to demonstrate his commitment to preventing electoral violence. "I told them (opposition) t…

…tensions. President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, was among the signatories. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, also signed on behalf of the ruling party. Other signatories included the presidential candidate of the So…

The Federal Government said on Wednesday that the removal of petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market generated N15.8tn in additional resources for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025, with states and local governments receiving the larger share of the amount. The government, how…

…was designed to equip business owners with the financial support and practical skills needed to scale.According to Ohaeri, applicants must be at least 18 years old, while their businesses must have been operating for no more than three years.Applicants are also required to have registered their businesses with the Corp…

…the state at large. “The foundation possesses the technical and managerial expertise needed to transform the centre into one of the leading entrepreneurial and vocational training institutions in Nigeria and the West African sub-region,” Gov Yusuf was quoted as saying. He explained that the decision to hand over the ma…

…The suspect subsequently threatened her, fetched petrol from his motorcycle and proceeded to set her ablaze. A pastor, John Esiga Abu, confirmed her plea for forgiveness of the suspect after he visited her in the hospital on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Abu also clarified that suspect is not a pastor, adding that he is a…

…social commentator, Prince Isaac Fayose, has expressed sadness over the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike’s comment on the outcome of the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. Wike, while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, claimed that the Federal Government did not deploy its inf…

…LGA is notably the home town of two former Secretaries to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal and Mr Boss Mustapha.Boko Haram kills a police inspector and seven civilians in Gaya community, Adamawa state.Haram kidnap pastor’s wife, 3 children Recall that suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists stopped a c…

Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory have increased their combined budgets by 47.5 per cent, from N27.22tn in 2025 to N40.14tn in 2026. Despite the significant increase in overall spending, the proportion allocated to capital projects has declined, raising concerns about the potential impact on infrast…

Former National Assembly member, Babafemi Ojudu, has queried the Federal Government on how the Akure-Ado Ekiti dual carriageway project suddenly turned to a refurbished single carriageway project. The former presidential political adviser, who said that the road project was awarded as a dual carriageway, expressed disa…

…Market Administration – Nigeria 2026. “These recognitions reflect our commitment to redefining shareholder services through innovation, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of our clients’ evolving needs,” Owoturo said. “At Coronation Registrars, we believe every interaction should build trust, simplify pro…

…is trailing the planned September 27 elective congress of the Nigeria Football Federation, with stakeholders mounting opposition to the process and calling for reforms before the polls, The PUNCH reports. NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, who was elected at the federation’s elective congress in Benin City in September 2022,…

…start crying, you can't defeat Tinubu in 2027 - Wike to opposition The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, August 18, warned the opposition to dismiss the idea of defeating President Bola Tinubu in 2027, stressing that they should start crying ahead of the polls.Wike said the opposi…

Hindu devotees k!lled in Indian temple stampede At least seven Hindu devotees were k!lled Monday morning, August 17, in a stampede at a Shiva temple in eastern India, where tens of thousands had gathered to take part in a religious observance, according to reports. The incident occurred near Ashok Dham, a famous temple…

…parties nor to individual candidates. Our allegiance is to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Our loyalty is to the Nigerian people. Our commitment is to peace, stability and the preservation of democratic order,” he said. The minister urged the media to maintain high standards of accuracy and respons…

…politicians holding elective offices to show sincerity to the Nigerian electorate by redeeming pledges made during campaigns. Professor Yilwatda made the appeal on Tuesday in his remarks shortly after receiving the Blueprint Newspaper’s Person of the Year Award in Abuja. The APC National Chairman, who declared that vot…

…also criticised the alleged failure of the minister to champion the rehabilitation of federal roads across Sokoto East, despite his position at the Federal Ministry of Works. Similarly, Taloka said the defectors were joining the ADC because they wanted a political platform that would prioritise the welfare and security…

Court jails two women for illegal naira trading in Lagos Justice A. Aluko of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, convicted and sentenced two women to six months imprisonment respectively for offences bordering on unlawful trading of naira notes. The convicts; Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa and Fai…

…Congress, was represented at the ceremony by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, and several political party leaders and presidential candidates also attended. The Chairman of the National Peace Comm…

…24 people in a community in Mangu Local Government Area. “This is exactly why the @StateDept cannot lift Nigeria’s CPC designation,” Moore said. “Christians are being slaughtered across the Middle Belt with impunity. There may be progress in the north, but nothing has changed in the Middle Belt where most attacks again…

…tax reforms, and extensive road infrastructure projects across the country and the Federal Capital Territory. “While these reforms have come with short-term challenges, we believe they are difficult but necessary steps towards a more sustainable, prosperous and better governed Nigeria,” HAI stated. The group outlined f…

…Party (NNPP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Action Peoples Movement (APM), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP). Lukman said the consultations involved presidential candidates, running mates and national chairmen of the parties, adding that the response had been largely encouraging. He sai…

…Presidential Villa, Abuja. Our correspondent observed Akpabio’s official S-Class Mercedes sedan pull up at the forecourt of the President’s office at exactly 6:12 pm on Tuesday. At the time of his arrival, the Minister of Information and National Orientation was reportedly meeting with the President. The agenda of the…

…gave the warning while directing Commissioners of Police across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to treat every case of mob action as homicide and conduct full investigations using available forensic and intelligence tools. The IGP warned that criminal liability could extend beyond those who physically a…

…was signed on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, alongside the All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda. The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress signe…