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Osun APC Condemns Alleged Victimisation Of LG Workers Over Political Affiliation, Faults Adeleke 0

September 22, 2026

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the ongoing Governor Ademola Adeleke-led victimisation, oppression and dehumanisation of a sizeable number of the state government workers based on their perceived political leaning in the last 15th August, 2026 governorship election in the state. Information has it that the state local government

Magu Tried To Terrorize Us, Court Ruling Vindicates 8th Senate – Saraki 0

NEWS, SLIDE

September 22, 2026

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the recent Court of Appeal judgment declaring Ibrahim Magu’s prolonged tenure as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) unlawful has vindicated the position taken by the eighth Senate under his leadership. The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday overturned a 2019 Federal High

CBN Cuts Interest Rate To 23%0

BUSINESS, NEWS

September 22, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the country’s benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent, following the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) 307th meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision, which represents a 3.5 percentage-point reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR),

News Tinubu Can Order, Direct And Govern Anywhere – Presidency Replies Atiku, Obi 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- September 22, 2026
The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s ability to govern Nigeria while outside the country, insisting that his physical location does not prevent him from exercising his constitutional responsibilities. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, made the position known on Monday while responding to questions raised by former Vice President Atiku
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Appeal Court Overturns Ruling On Magu’s EFCC Tenure 0
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- September 21, 2026
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that upheld the continued retention of Ibrahim Magu as the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a ruling over the legality of his prolonged stay in office without Senate confirmation. The appellate court delivered its decision on
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Florence Ajimobi Appointed Nigeria’s Governor On IAEA board For 2026-2028 0
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- September 21, 2026
Florence Ajimobi, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Austria, has been appointed the country’s governor on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for the 2026-2028 term. Her appointment follows Nigeria’s election to the board during the agency’s 70th regular session of the General Conference in Vienna, Austria. The appointment places Ajimobi in Nigeria’s representation on
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