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The First Lady, Senator OluremiTinubu, says her husband’s decision to run on a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in 2023 left her isolated in her local church, describing the episode as a “bitter pill” that split her parish and tested her faith. She made the disclosure in her new 52-page book, The Journey of Grace: Giving Thanks in All Things, made available …

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has stated that electricity generation on the National Grid has dropped to 3,200 megawatts (MW) due to the industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). A statement by NISO said the disruptions by PENGASSAN triggered widespread gas shortages, reducing available generation from over 4,300 MW. It, however, …

The Federal Government’s sudden cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary parade, originally scheduled for Wednesday, 1 October, has sparked widespread backlash on social media, with many Nigerians criticising Tinubu’s government for failing to provide a clear explanation. The announcement, conveyed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, was met with swift condemnation. One user, Mega Mixer, described the communication …

President Bola Tinubu’s tax czar, Taiwo Oyedele, says all Nigerians, including ladies engaging in prostitution popularly called “runs,” are mandated to pay tax per the new tax reforms set to be enforced in January 2026. In the eyes of the new tax law, Mr Oyedele explained, there are no distinctions between legitimate income and illicit funds. Mr Oyedele, who chairs …

The Presidency has welcomed former President Goodluck Jonathan to the 2027 Presidential race. There have been speculations that the former President is planning to stage a comeback. On Sunday, former Minister of Information and Orientation, Professor Jerry Gana, said Jonathan would contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to journalists shortly after …

The Nigerian media community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a promising broadcast journalist with Arise News Channel, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, in the early hours of Monday, News360 Nigeria reports. Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, was 29 years old. Born on December 26, 1995, …

The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of this year’s Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence on 1st October. According to a press statement signed bySegun Imohiose, Director of Information & Public Relations, the cancellation was in no way a diminishment of the significance of this milestone anniversary. He said the government remained committed to celebrating …

Fresh revelations obtained by SaharaReporters have shown how Nigerian soldiers deployed to the North-East to combat Boko Haram terrorists are being paid only N20,000 monthly, out of the N100,000 Scarce Skills Allowance approved by the Federal Government. Multiple soldiers lamented that the authorities have continued to deny them their full entitlements despite government approvals dating back to 2017. “Yes, the …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will break what it described as “corruption siege” in Nigeria by ensuring that all its personnel maintains integrity in their discharge of duties. The anti-graft agency charged its officers to be anti-graft fighters buoyed by patriotic disposition and accountable conducts, adding stiff punishment awaits any officer who deviates. The Chairman of …

Former Chairman of Udi Local Government Area, under the Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu State, Engr Nick Ozonsi, has warned Governor Peter Mbah against defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Engr Ozonsi handed down the warning on Monday while featuring on the ‘Political Voices’ of Enugu-based 92.5 Dream FM. In his view, Gov …