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Bamanga Tukur, a colossus of public service — Obasanjo
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, describing the late elder statesman
Ekiti guber: Oyebanji formulates six issues before tribunal
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has formulated six issues for determination before the Election Petition Tribunal hearing petitions arising from the June 20, 2026 governorship
Insecurity: Police arrest 262 suspects, rescue 27 kidnap victims
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force said on Sunday that its operatives arrested 262 suspected criminals, rescued 27 kidnapped victims and recovered 34 firearms and 375 rounds
‘I’ve lost a close ally in Bamanga Tukur’ — IBB
By Dapo Akinrefon Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), on Sunday, mourned the death of former Governor of old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, saying he had lost
Nigeria’s crude oil output rises 0.4% in August — NUPRC
By Obas Esiedesa, Bangkok Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose marginally by 0.4 per cent in August 2026 to 1.68 million barrels per day (bpd), from 1.67 million bpd
NTF to Train Officials Ahead of MOB National Taekwondo Championship
The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), the organisers of the forthcoming first edition of the Michael Opeyemi Bamidele National Taekwondo championship, has concluded arrangements to train the officials of the two-day
Nigerians in Indian Prisons: The fact of the matter – NIDCOM
ABUJA — The Federal Government, through the Nigerian High Commission in India, has been attending to the cases of hundreds of Nigerians detained in various prisons across the country, the
Average Nigerian can live on N3,000 daily — Reno Omokri
By Efe Onodjae Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has said the average Nigerian can survive on N3,000 daily, arguing that poverty benchmarks should be considered within the economic context
Senegal goalkeeper Mendy retires from international football
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on his social media accounts on Sunday, after eight years and 59 caps with the Lions of Teranga. “Jerejef (Thank you)
‘I’m never usually offside’ — Haaland reacts to controversial goal in Man City win
Erling Haaland said it was a “great feeling” to seal Man City’s controversial 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday after the Norway striker’s goal survived a contentious VAR review.
