Monday, October 26, 2026

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September 27, 2026

Nigerians need living wage; minimum wage is N213,000 in Libya, N245,000 in Algeria, N351,000 in Gabon: Atiku

Mr Abubakar challenged President Tinubu to agree immediately to a substantial minimum wage increase that reflects the real cost of food, transport, rent and power.

Atiku Abubakar
September 27, 2026

FG targets 10 million globally certified Nigerians by 2030

“Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people: a young, ambitious, English-speaking and increasingly digitally capable population,” Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said.

Tunji Alausa
September 27, 2026

Nigerians will re-elect Tinubu in 2027, says Tompolo

Mr Ekpemupolo expressed confidence that Mr Tinubu would win across the states by securing at least 70 per cent of the votes.

Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo
September 27, 2026

Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council undermines global governance system, fairness: Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima says Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the UN Security Council undermines fairness.

Shettima speaking at UNGA81
September 27, 2026

Newlywed, 12 others arrested as NDLEA seizes illicit drugs in four states

NDLEA operatives also intercepted over N3 billion worth of opioids at Lagos airport.

Enugu
September 27, 2026

APC chieftain urges Tinubu to review social intervention programmes

The APC chieftain urged Nigerians to continue believing in Mr Tinubu’s capacity to further reduce poverty.

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU
September 27, 2026

FG launches forensic engineering initiative to tackle building collapses

According to Mr Gashinbaki, the study identified 111 validated building collapse incidents in Nigeria between 2015 and 2025.

September 27, 2026

Nigeria, Cameroon to complete border demarcation in three months, NBC says

The ICJ judgement, delivered on October 10, 2002, resolved the boundary dispute.

NBC logo
September 27, 2026

FG deploys drones, satellite technology for border surveillance

Mr Adaji said technology was increasingly important because some border areas were difficult for personnel to access.

Adamu Adaji
September 27, 2026

Police arrest suspected kidnapper, rescue victim in Rivers

The command’s spokesperson said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal gang.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS