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Public Backlash Follows NRS Chairman’s Claims About President Tinubu’s Modest Lifestyle
NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji is under fire for claiming President Tinubu walks to his office and eats only once a day to justify the current cost of governance.
Six Major Nigerian Banks Distribute N1.27 Trillion in Dividends
Despite strong profits, only six Nigerian banks issued dividends in 2025, as the Central Bank of Nigeria enforced strict regulatory standards that prevented five other profitable lenders from making payouts.
NRS Report Links Nigerian Economic Rebound to Tinubu Administration Reforms
The Nigeria Revenue Service reports that recent government reforms have stabilized the national economy, resulting in higher oil production, increased tax revenue, and a lower debt-to-GDP ratio.
Nigeria to meet South Africa in 2027 Women’s World Cup Qualifier
The Super Falcons will challenge South Africa on August 13, 2026, in a decisive play-off to keep their 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup dreams alive.
Nigeria deploys passport intervention team to the United Kingdom
To address application backlogs, the Nigerian government is sending a special immigration team to the UK on August 10, 2026, to assist with passport processing.
Femi Fani-Kayode Criticizes Islamic Scholar for Claiming Nigeria is an Exclusive Muslim Nation
Femi Fani-Kayode challenges a claim by Sheikh Yahaya Jingir that Nigeria is an Islamic nation, describing the cleric's statement as divisive and factually flawed.
Nigeria’s 2027 U-20 World Cup Dreams Dashed by 4-1 Burkina Faso Defeat
Nigeria's U-20 football team missed out on the 2027 U-20 World Cup qualification after falling to a 4-1 loss against Burkina Faso in the WAFU Zone B championship final.
President Tinubu to Inaugurate National Security Summit in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu will open a national security summit in Abuja this Tuesday to discuss strategies for combating banditry and enhancing religious harmony in Nigeria.
Operation HADIN KAI soldiers seize ISWAP bomb components and medical stock in Borno
Operation HADIN KAI troops seized bomb-making materials and medical supplies from ISWAP fighters during a Sunday clearance operation in Borno State.
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Advocates for Islamic Scholars to Enter Politics
Kaduna-based cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi is calling on Islamic scholars to take an active role in Nigerian politics, suggesting they can offer superior leadership through religious integrity and moral training.