Thursday, September 24, 2026

Politics

August 7, 2026

Reps committee hails Tinubu for raising soldiers’ salaries

In a statement on Thursday, Mr Babajimi also commended the creation of four additional army divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 soldiers.

ARMED SOLDIERS (Credit: Premium times)
August 6, 2026

Olukoyede, EFCC embarrassed me in freezing Osun govt accounts ahead of election: Bola Tinubu

I feel deeply embarrassed not by the EFCC’s exercise of its mandate backed by a court order, but by the timing of the agency’s action.

Tinbu, Adeleke, Olukoyede
August 6, 2026

Kano youths’ participation in governance progressing: Governor’s Aide

Musaddiq Adam, the senior special assistant on open government partnership to Governor Abba Yusuf, says that youth participation in governance has recorded steady progress.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
August 6, 2026

Envy for Tinubu moved Duke, others to rubbish Lagos-Calabar coastal highway: Umahi

Works minister David Umahi says President Bola Tinubu will deliver the 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as scheduled.

UMAHI INSPECTING ROAD PROJECT
August 6, 2026

Doherty tells Sanwo-Olu to invest more in people-oriented projects

Mr Doherty urged the Lagos government to intensify investments in people-oriented projects and community development initiatives.

Funso Doherty and Sanwo-Olu
August 6, 2026

Catholics not insulting Tinubu but telling him hard truth, Peter Obi says

Mr Obi said, “Insecurity has worsened, poverty is deepening, inflation is crippling families, businesses are struggling, and hope is fading.”

August 6, 2026

ADC, NDC blast Tinubu for freezing Osun bank accounts ahead of election, accuse him of ‘political terrorism’

“The freezing of Osun State’s account is a brazen display of executive rascality. Never in the political history of Nigeria have we seen a desperate …government,” said NDC.

ADC and NDC logos
August 6, 2026

Ohanaeze celebrates Bianca Ojukwu at 58

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has felicitated with foreign affairs minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on her 58th birthday, hailing her outstanding service to Nigeria.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
August 6, 2026

Bangladesh marks July uprising anniversary, reaffirms commitment to democratic values

Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja marked the second anniversary of the ‘July Uprising’, honouring martyrs and reaffirming democracy, justice, equality and human dignity.

Bangladesh marks July uprising anniversary
August 6, 2026

UN warns Nigeria, others ISIS threat remains acute in Sahel, Lake Chad Basin

The United Nations has warned that the Islamic State terrorist group remains a serious threat in Africa, especially in the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin and parts of Central Africa.

ISIS fighters