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State Policing Bill: Working Group Gives Nigerians More Time to Submit Views

In a bid to provide Nigerians with adequate opportunity to make well-considered contributions, the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation. The PWG said the deadline had been extended to Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. West […]

Osun Seeks Court Order Compelling Police to Probe Fadahunsi’s Comment

The Osun State Government has filed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to investigate statements attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, which allegedly called for violence against members and supporters of the Accord Party ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election. The suit, filed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole […]

Rivers Govt Denies Rift Between Fubara, Lawmakers Over 2026 Budget

The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports suggesting a disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, said reports published by some national newspapers and online platforms were misleading and did […]

Osun Governoship Election: Atiku Questions Heavy Security Deployment, Warns Against Militarisation

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and the Tinubu administration against militarising the Osun governorship election or using state institutions for partisan advantage. Speaking at the ADC National Youth Leadership Summit in Abuja, Atiku described the Osun […]

ADC Warns Against Alleged Plot to Arrest Aregbesola Ahead of Osun Poll

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over what it described as a plan to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said it had received “credible reports” of plans to arrest […]

‘Terrible mistake’: Trump rallies behind Infantino amid FIFA crisis

US President Donald Trump has backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid mounting pressure on the football governing body’s leader over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme. “FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino,” Trump said in a […]

NLC to Reopen Talks with FG, Demands N500,000 Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it will soon reopen negotiations with the Federal Government over a new national minimum wage, insisting that the current N70,000 wage is no longer sufficient to meet workers’ basic needs. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this at the Rights of Workers Summit in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, […]

‘I Wanted a Better Nigeria’ — Ma’aji Explains Involvement in Alleged Coup Plot

A Nigerian Army colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country. His explanations were contained in fresh court records, which provided new details about how investigators said […]

‘I Take Full Responsibility for Our Loss,’ Says Madugu After WAFCON Exit

Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu has apologised to Nigerians following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in the quarter-final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday. Madugu, while fielding questions from journalists after the match, said he took full responsibility for the defeat. The loss means the 10-time WAFCON champions missed out […]

WAFCON: Nigeria Lose to Cameroon, Miss Automatic 2027 World Cup Ticket

The Super Falcons have crashed out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after losing 1-0 to rivals Cameroon in their quarter-final match in Casablanca on Sunday. The defeat means Nigeria have missed out on an automatic ticket to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou scored from a free […]

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