VIDEO: Tinubu's wife, Remi threatens to switch off Gov Adeleke’s mic

 Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has threatened to switch off governor Adeleke’s microphone for singing at an event.

 

Tinubu govt to build more houses for judges – Wike

 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that President Bola Tinubu will continue to support the judiciary to enhance productivity, reduce delays, and uphold its independence and integrity.

 

ADC vows to join contractors’ protest if FG fails to clear debt backlog, pension arrears

 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened to mobilise its members and supporters for street protests in solidarity with thousands of indigenous contractors and pensioners owed billions of naira by the federal government.

 

I won’t go hungry, Peller reacts to TikTok night live stream ban

A popular Nigerian TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has dismissed suggestions that he will suffer financially following the ban on TikTok live streams at night in the country.

SSANU threatens strike over marginalisation, unpaid allowances

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has warned that it will embark on a total and comprehensive industrial action in 2026 if the Federal Government fails to conclude renegotiations and present a “credible and realistic” offer to non-teaching staff before December 31, 2025.

Jigawa APC in Fresh Crisis Over Alleged N135bn Debt

A fierce intra-party row has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State following claims that Governor Umar Namadi’s administration accumulated over ₦134 billion in new debts in 2025 alone.

FG Officially Launches ₦50m Student Venture Capital Grant for Nigerian Tertiary Students

The Federal Government on Monday officially launched the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a flagship initiative that will provide Nigerian tertiary students with up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding to turn their innovative ideas into scalable startups.

Attempted coup: Benin’s President thanks army leaders for ‘remaining loyal’

 

Benin’s President Patrice Talon has thanked army leaders for helping to defeat an attempted military coup in the West African nation. He also vowed that the mutineers would be punished.

How vehicle particulars saved me from Benin coup – Dele Momodu

Politician and Publisher, Dele Momodu, has revealed that but for last-minute issues with his vehicle’s papers he would have been caught in the Benin Republic attempted coup.

Nigeria’s security situation requires more effort — US congressman

United States Congressman Riley Moore has said “much work still to be done” as he raised concerns over rising terrorism and ongoing killings during a meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

Why I’m qualified to become next Awujale of Ijebuland- KWAM 1

KWAM 1, the Fuji singer, has responded to critics challenging his ancestry and his aspiration to become the next Awujale of Ijebuland.

 

NSCDC officer bags 7-year jail term for forgery, corrupt advantage

 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has secured the conviction of one Hassan Abdullahi, a Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for offences bordering on certificate forgery and corrupt advantage.

 

U.S embassy lifts shelter-in-place notice for Americans in Benin Republic

 The United States Embassy in Cotonou says security conditions in the city have returned to normal following Sunday’s attempted coup, prompting the mission to withdraw its earlier shelter-in-place advisory for American citizens.

 

Boko Haram insurgency has lasted 15 years, longer than civil war — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern that the Boko Haram insurgency has persisted for 15 years with no end in sight, noting that it has now lasted far longer than the Nigerian Civil War, which ended after 30 months.

EFCC chair bags national transformation award

 

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, was on Sunday, honoured with the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service for his outstanding leadership and contributions to national transformation.