• President Tinubu Unveils Major Plan Ahead Of October 1

    President Tinubu Unveils Major Plan Ahead Of October 10

    President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians should begin to experience measurable reductions in transportation costs from October 1, 2026, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to expand affordable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric-powered transport services. Tinubu disclosed the plan in a statement issued on Saturday, September 19, by his Special Adviser on Information and

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  • ₦250 Million Was Offered To Me For Obasanjo’s Third-Term Bid – Aliyu

    ₦250 Million Was Offered To Me For Obasanjo’s Third-Term Bid – Aliyu0

    Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Farouq Aliyu, has alleged that he was offered ₦250 million to support former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s controversial third-term agenda, but rejected the money. Aliyu made the disclosure during an appearance on the Naija Unfiltered podcast, published on YouTube on Friday, September 18, 2026. The former lawmaker also

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  • IBB Denies Ownership Of Niger Gold Mine Where 37 Suspects Were Arrested

    IBB Denies Ownership Of Niger Gold Mine Where 37 Suspects Were Arrested0

    Former military Head of State, retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has denied any connection to a gold-mining site in Niger State where 37 suspected illegal miners were arrested before dying in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Babangida, through his representative, Dr Danladi Umar Abdulhameed, rejected a media report that

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  • Niger Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC Commandant, 21 Officers Detained

    Niger Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC Commandant, 21 Officers Detained0

    The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained its suspended Niger State Commandant and 21 other officers in Abuja as investigations continue into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody. The development marks a further step in the probe into the deaths, which occurred after the miners were arrested during enforcement

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  • Miners: ‘There Were Blood, ‘Foam’ In Their Mouths, Burns On Body’ – Niger Gov

    Miners: ‘There Were Blood, ‘Foam’ In Their Mouths, Burns On Body’ – Niger Gov0

    Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has urged Nigerians to await the outcome of investigations into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The governor made the appeal as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths, which have triggered protests

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  • Singapore President Invites Tinubu

    Singapore President Invites Tinubu0

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    • September 18, 2026

    Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has invited Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to visit Singapore as both countries explore ways to deepen diplomatic relations and expand bilateral cooperation. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, disclosed the development in a statement issued by Nigeria’s Mission House at the United Nations in New York. According

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  • Niger Cancels APC Rally After 37 Die In NSCDC Custody

    Niger Cancels APC Rally After 37 Die In NSCDC Custody0

    The Niger State Government has cancelled the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally scheduled for Saturday in Minna following the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The state government also declared three days of mourning in honour of the deceased, with Governor Umaru

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  • Insecurity Will Soon Be Defeated, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

    Insecurity Will Soon Be Defeated, Akpabio Assures Nigerians0

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that the country’s security challenges will eventually be overcome, while calling on citizens to support the reforms being implemented under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akpabio made the remarks while discussing the relationship between national security, economic development and the cooperation required between citizens and security agencies.

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