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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his directive for the withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs, insisting that they be redeployed to security flashpoints where their presence is urgently needed. He emphasized that Nigeria cannot afford to keep vital security manpower tied down to personal protection duties at a time the country is battling terrorism, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. Speaking shortly before the commencement of the Federal […]

At least seven governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State have withdrawn from the race after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. The aspirants agreed to step down in favour of Bola Oyebamiji, who has now emerged as the party’s consensus candidate ahead of the forthcoming governorship primary. The closed-door meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, was convened by President Tinubu to resolve internal tensions […]

Barely 16 hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke formally defected to the Accord Party, the party’s national leadership has cleared him to contest in its gubernatorial primary. His swift clearance reflects the party’s readiness to consolidate around his candidacy ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. Adeleke, who moved to Accord alongside his deputy, Kola Adewusi, and several senior aides on Tuesday evening, was screened earlier on Wednesday in a process […]

Governor Ademola Adeleke’s emergence as the Accord Party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2026 Osun State election sparked wide jubilation on Wednesday, marking a major turning point in the state’s political landscape. Running as the sole aspirant, Adeleke secured an overwhelming victory with 145 out of 150 delegate votes, while five votes were declared void. His smooth sail through the primaries reflects both his influence within the party and the strength […]

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s financing structures for the manufacturing sector, warning that current commercial interest rates—estimated between 30 and 37 percent—are unsustainable and detrimental to industrial growth. Mbah, who was represented by Deputy Governor Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai at the 37th Annual General Meeting, Awards and Gala Night of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Southeast in Enugu, said the prevailing […]

Celebrated Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Dayo Amusa, has been elected the National Vice President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) following a successful national election held in Benin City, Edo State. In a statement issued by her media office on Monday, December 8, 2025, Amusa described her emergence as a reflection of her dedication to the development of the Nigerian film industry. “My emergence as the AGN National Vice […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that only 82 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators currently hold valid licenses to operate in the country. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Bank’s spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali. According to the apex bank, the approvals were granted under its powers in the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 and in compliance with the 2024 […]

The Government of Burkina Faso has announced that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft carrying 11 military personnel was compelled to land in the country on Monday after allegedly violating Burkinabe airspace. The incident was disclosed through a statement issued by the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) and published by the state-run Agence d’Information du Burkina. According to the translated statement, the aircraft “was forced to land today, December […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with several governors at the State House in Abuja amid rising security concerns and ongoing political realignments across the country. Although the Presidency did not disclose the purpose of the meeting, it lasted nearly two hours inside the President’s office and drew attendance from governors across different geopolitical zones. Governors present included Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), Biodun Oyebanji […]