Presidency Denies Reports of Gbajabiamila’s Removal as Tinubu’s Chief of Staff.

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Presidency has issued a strong denial following widespread reports that President Bola Tinubu has sacked his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, replacing him with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.   In a statement released on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency…

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Northern Governors Condemn “Barbaric” Borno Mosque Suicide Attack.

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned Wednesday’s suicide attack at the Gomboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing it as a “barbaric, dastardly, and cowardly act” designed to undermine regional peace.   In a statement issued on Thursday, the Forum’s Chairman and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, conveyed the collective condemnation…

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Primate Ayodele Clarifies AFCON Prophecy on Ademola Lookman.

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has stated that his recent prophecy regarding Nigeria’s performance at the Africa Cup of Nations is being misunderstood and taken out of context. This comes after public criticism that he had written off Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman.   In a statement last Saturday, Primate…

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Governor Abiodun Vows to Set Historic Precedent with Peaceful 2027 Transition.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged that his administration will oversee a seamless, peaceful, and rancour-free transition of power in 2027, setting what would be a historic standard in the state’s political history.   The governor made the commitment on Thursday during the Christmas church service at St. James’ Anglican Church in his…

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President Tinubu Inaugurates APC Conflict Resolution Committee Ahead of 2027 Elections.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a high-powered Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution, and Mobilization aimed at uniting the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The ceremony, held in Lagos, brought together key stakeholders to address internal divisions and reinforce cohesion within the ruling party.   The 15-member committee is…

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Measles Claims 153 Lives in Nigeria as Cases Surge Past 19,000.

Nigeria has recorded 153 deaths from measles in the first 11 months of 2025, with confirmed cases soaring to 19,213 across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention disclosed this in its latest measles situation report released on Tuesday, highlighting a worrying public health crisis fueled…

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INEC Denies Recognition to Turaki-Led PDP Leadership, Cites Court Orders.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally declined to recognize the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing binding court judgments and ongoing legal disputes.   In a letter dated December 22, addressed to the legal representatives of the Turaki faction, INEC stated it cannot acknowledge or update…

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AFCON 2025: Tanzania Coach Gamondi Defiant Ahead of Super Eagles Clash.

As the Africa Cup of Nations kicks into gear, Tanzania’s head coach Miguel Gamondi has struck a tone of defiant optimism ahead of his side’s daunting Group C opener against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday night in Fez.   On paper, the contest appears heavily one-sided. Nigeria, three-time African champions and perennial contenders, will face…

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Diplomatic Spat With US Largely Resolved – FG.

The Federal Government says its recent diplomatic dust-up with the United States, in which President Donald Trump threatened military intervention over alleged mass killings of Christians, “has been largely resolved”.   The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Monday at a year-end news conference in Abuja, the nation’s capital.  …

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FG Unveils National Intellectual Property Policy to Boost Innovation, Economic Growth.

The Federal Government has officially unveiled Nigeria’s National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS), a sweeping framework aimed at converting the country’s creative and innovative output into sustainable economic value and global competitiveness. The policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on November 6, 2025, represents a major shift in Nigeria’s approach to intellectual…

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