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Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila, not replaced — Presidency

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The Presidency on Thursday dismissed claims suggesting that President Bola Tinubu had replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as “a fabrication by mischievous purveyors of fake news whose sole […]

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US Christmas strike: Nigeria has lost control of its skies – Sowore

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On Christmas Day, the United States reportedly carried out airstrikes on Nigerian soil, targeting terrorist groups, according to announcements by former President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. While the Nigerian government says it was aware of the operation and frames it as a collaborative effort with “international partners,” the strikes appear

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The U.S. military is reportedly preparing plans for a possible operation in Nigeria, despite strong opposition from President Bola Tinubu’s government. Defense sources cited by The New York Times say three options are under consideration: light, medium, and heavy.

FG confirms US Military strike against terrorists in Nigeria

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The Federal Government on Friday confirmed that Nigeria is working closely with international partners, including the United States, on security cooperation aimed at tackling terrorism and violent extremism, following recent air strikes on terrorist targets in the North West. In a press release issued Friday morning by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government said

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Eyo festival: Lagos Island roads to be shut Saturday

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The Lagos State Government has announced widespread traffic restrictions on Lagos Island ahead of the Eyo Festival scheduled to hold on Saturday, 27 December 2025. The travel advisory was issued in a photo statement shared on the state government’s website and official social media platforms. Titled “Travel Advisory – Eyo Festival,” the notice followed the

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This is Defiance: Atiku bombs Tinubu over delay in Supreme Court judgement on LGs

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the Federal Government’s continued failure to implement the Supreme Court judgment granting direct FAAC allocation to local governments, describing the delay as outright defiance. In a strongly worded letter to the President, Atiku said that “by July next year, your administration will have spent

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Davido to perform at Coachella 2026 as the only Nigerian artist, representing the country on the global stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California.

2026: Davido backs uncle’s re-election, joins Accord party

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Global Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has officially announced his transition into active party politics by joining the Accord Party. The move is a significant show of support for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, who recently adopted the party as his new political platform ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun

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Makinde sacks Adeyemo as SSG in a minor Oyo cabinet reshuffle, appointing Professor Musibau Babatunde as her replacement and making key changes to other state positions.

Why I won’t support Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid — Seyi Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has formally declared that he will not support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, marking a definitive split from the political alignment of his long-time ally, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday in the state capital, Makinde signaled a

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INEC sets February 21 for Rivers bye-elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled February 21, 2026, for bye-elections in the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies of Rivers State. The decision was taken at an extraordinary meeting of the commission held on Monday in Abuja. The meeting also reviewed preparations for the end-of-tenure Area Council elections in the

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FG introduces mandatory drug testing for all public service job applicants

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The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory drug testing for all prospective applicants into the public service, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the rising menace of drug and substance abuse. A statement released on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government

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PDP rejects Tinubu’s 2026 budget,, direct FAAC allocation

PDP rejects Tinubu’s 2026 budget, says it will worsen Nigerians’ suffering

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 budget, describing it as a “Budget of Consolidated Renewed Sufferings” that continues to impose economic hardships on Nigerians while enriching the governing class. In a statement on Friday, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, argued that despite claims of economic growth and stability,

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