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JUST IN: ICPC lied about wire-tapping device, only old phones, drives found in El-Rufai’s home — Family
The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the anti-corruption agency, ICPC of falsely claiming it discovered sophisticated phone-tapping equipment during a search of his residence. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the family described the anti-corruption agency’s allegations as “phantom” and “a work of fiction,” insisting that only old personal…
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JUST IN: Tinubu convenes Nigeria Police Council to confirm Disu as substantive IGP
President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in a move set to formalise the appointment of Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as the substantive head of the Nigeria Police Force. The closed-door session was convened to ratify Disu’s nomination following the resignation of former Inspector-General of…
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INEC to conduct nationwide mock election ahead of 2027 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced plans to organise a nationwide mock presidential election ahead of the 2027 general polls to test its result transmission infrastructure and avoid a repeat of past technical challenges. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Sunday during the Citizens’ Townhall on the Electoral Act 2026 held in Abuja. He said the commission was…
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First Lady commissions National Assembly Christian chapel, urges godly leadership
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Sunday commissioned the National Assembly Christian Chapel, urging lawmakers to embrace humility, courage and compassion in leadership. In a statement, her spokesperson Busola Kukoyi said the First Lady, speaking at the dedication ceremony in Abuja, described the chapel as a symbol of the National Assembly’s accountability to God in carrying out its legislative duties. “While…
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JUST IN: Presidency dismisses viral video alleging plot to poison President Tinubu
The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral report alleging that a member of the kitchen staff at the State House, Abuja, was arrested over a purported plot to poison President Bola Tinubu. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, debunked the claim on Sunday in a post on his X account, describing the report as…
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Tinubu, First Lady celebrate Enoch Adeboye at 84, laud his spiritual and national impact
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have paid glowing tribute to Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), as he marks his 84th birthday on Monday. In a statement on Sunday, by the President’s spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the President described Pastor Adeboye as “one of our nation’s greatest gifts” and a “spiritual fortress”…
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Idris urges Nigerian youth to verify information before sharing online
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has cautioned Nigerian youth against spreading false information, describing misinformation as a serious moral and national challenge. Idris gave the warning at the 20th Joint Ramadan Lecture organised by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and the Voice of Nigeria (VON) in Kaduna. He said…
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PHOTO: Tinubu receives T.Y. Danjuma at State House
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday received elder statesman and former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, during a courtesy visit at the State House in Abuja. According to a post on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)’s X account, the meeting took place at the Presidential Villa.
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Tinubu renews Audi’s tenure as NSCDC Commandant-General
President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a fresh five-year term. The reappointment, which took effect on Friday, February 27, renews Dr Audi’s leadership of the paramilitary agency following the expiration of his initial tenure. He was first appointed to the position in 2021 by former…
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PHOTOS: Tinubu, Shettima break fast with House of Representative members
President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, hosted members of the House of Representatives for an Iftar dinner at the State House Banquet Hall on Friday night.
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