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Month: August 2026

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Securing Nigerians’ Lives Non-Negotiable, Key to Economic Growth — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has declared that the security of Nigerians remains fundamental to achieving the country’s economic ambitions and long-term prosperity, stressing that protecting lives is essential to creating an environment where businesses can thrive. The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the statement on Friday at the graduation ceremony of participants of […]

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Nigeria’s Borders Are Already Open, Presidency Tackles Atiku

The Presidency has responded to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to “open Nigeria’s borders” if elected president, insisting that the country’s land borders are already open. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, made this known in a statement issued on Friday titled, “Atiku and the Borders: […]

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Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit of IPPIS, Government Systems Over Ghost Workers, ‘Fake Agencies’

FILES: Workers outside the Federal Secretariat, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems following reports of ghost workers, payroll fraud and the existence of “fake agencies.” The audit will cover the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), Federal Government agencies and their administrative and internal control systems, […]

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Tribute: The Dotun Oladipo I Knew, By Rasheed Bolarinwa

The news of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist, media entrepreneur, and advocate of ethical journalism. But beyond the public tributes and professional accolades, I have lost a friend, ally, confidant, and brother. My relationship with Dotun dates back to […]

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Nigeria’s External Reserves Rise to $53.11bn, Near 2009 Record

Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $53.11bn, their highest level in more than 17 years, bringing the country within reach of the record level recorded in 2009. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the reserves stood at $53.112bn as of August 24, 2026. The figure represents the highest level since January […]

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7,825 Abducted, N7.8bn Ransom Paid in One Year – Report

No fewer than 7,825 people were abducted in 1,713 kidnapping and related incidents across Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, while at least 1,142 others were killed, according to a report by SBM Intelligence. The report, titled The Capture of the Kidnap Economy and published by PUNCH, also revealed that victims and their families […]

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Tinubu Directs Comprehensive Reform of Nigerian Football

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following a major shake-up in the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the reform was necessary to address the country’s repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and global […]

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Tinubu Orders 500 More CNG Stations, Targets Lower Transport Fares

President Bola Tinubu has directed the rollout of an additional 500 compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations across Nigeria, bringing the total number planned under the Presidential CNG Initiative to 1,000. Tinubu announced the directive on Thursday after meeting with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, saying state governments had agreed to take immediate steps to reduce […]

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IPMAN Blames Dangote Refinery as Abuja Petrol Prices Rise

Petrol prices have risen across Abuja, with independent petroleum marketers attributing the latest increase to successive adjustments in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Dangote Refinery. Chief Chinedu Ukadike, Public Relations Officer of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), said marketers were compelled to review their pump prices following […]

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‘This Is One Case Too Many’ — Obi Reacts to Niger Mass Abduction

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the reported mass abduction in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the incident as “one case too many” and urging the Federal Government to urgently rescue those still in captivity. Obi raised the alarm in a statement posted on his X […]

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