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Lifestyle

Remi Tinubu Distributes Food Items, Cash To Vulnerable Groups In Bauchi

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has presented food items worth millions of naira to vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, in Bauchi State under the Social Investment Programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).

Politics

Tinubu appoints Senator Yari as DG 2026/2027 APC Presidential campaign organization, Gov. Uzodimma as Secretary

Members of the APC Presidential Campaign Council constituted; Abdulaziz Yari the former Governor of Zamfara state and the serving Senator Zamfara West Senitorial District to serve as DG, while His Excellency, Hope Uzodimma, the serving Governor of Imo state as the secretary President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as chairman and vice chairman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, according to the list released Saturday morning.

Jobs & Opportunities

PC-NCG Warns Against Fake Recruitment Into Proposed Nigerian Coast Guard

ABUJA – The Provisional Committee of the Proposed Nigerian Coast Guard, PC-NCG, has warned Nigerians to beware of fraudsters collecting money and falsely claiming government authority to recruit into the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard. In a statement issued by the Director of Communication & Public Affairs, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, on behalf of the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer, Captain Noah Ichaba, the Committee said the Bill for the establishment of the Nigerian Coast Guard is still bef

Business

SMEDAN ANNOUNCES BRYNE PROJECT TO EMPOWER OVER 100,000 YOUNG NIGERIAN ENTREPRENEURS ANNUALLY

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) Project, a new initiative to expand entrepreneurship support for young Nigerians across the country.

Sports

Track Record: CAF appoints NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau to African Nations League advisory committee on the strength of his records

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has received a significant continental recognition following his appointment by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to the Africa Nations League Advisory Committee. Triumph gathered that appointment was contained In its official letter dated 11 August 2026, CAF announced the composition of the Advisory Committee, established to help advance the Africa Nations League Continental and Africa Nations League Pan-African

Agriculture

Agric Minister Charges new governing board of BoA to blend finance to boost Agric Lending

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says the Federal Government is repositioning the Bank of Agriculture to deliver more affordable finance to smallholder farmers, women, youth and agribusinesses in order to boost food production, create jobs and strengthen food security.

Jobs & Opportunities

Decent Work: FG Reaffirms Stronger Partnership with Organised Private Sector

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the organised private sector to promote decent work, enhance productivity, protect workers’ welfare and sustain industrial harmony in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement signed and issued in Abuja by Head, Press and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Labour and

Economy

President Tinubu orders EFCC to vacate court order freezing Osun state government account immediately

It has come to my notice that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) obtained a court order on August 5, 2026, freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government. I must state that I feel deeply embarrassed not by the EFCC's exercise of its mandate backed by a court order, but by the timing of the agency's action. This is so because every action taken by an institution of State, especially at the Federal level, is always credited to me, as the President, even when I may not have had

Opinion

TINUBU SHOULD STOP TREATING ELECTIONS LIKE WAR AND NIGERIA LIKE A PRIVATE PROPERTY

Recently, after President Tinubu made the reckless statement that "all is fair in politics", I noticed that Tinubu supporters are trying to psychologically intimidate Nigerians by saying that Tinubu is not Goodluck Jonathan. Obviously what they mean is that Tinubu will not relinquish power when he looses in 2027. We have seen some of them boast of militants supporting him, security agencies, INEC, judiciary and money. They have gathered so much money from padded budgets, fake agencies, unaccount

Jobs & Opportunities

Tinubu approves salary increase for armed forces personnel

President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel. About 250,000 personnel are to benefit from the new deal. Under the new arrangement, which becomes effective from September 1, officers above the rank of colonel will enjoy a 30 per cent salary increase. This applies to Brigadier-Generals, Major-Generals, Lieutenant Generals and Generals.

Opinion

One People, Different Lenses: Abba Kyari and Gbajabiamila in the Eyes of the Lagos-Ibadan Media

In April 2020, when Abba Kyari, former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, died from COVID-19 complications, the Lagos-Ibadan media establishment did not miss a beat. The man was demonised in life and, remarkably, even more viciously in death.

Security & Crime

Customs, Police Reinforce Inter-Agency Collaboration Through Strategic Communication, Information Sharing

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement, and information sharing.

Health

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Financing for Critical Care Services ...As State Health Minister Calls for Public-private Collaboration

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening emergency and intensive care services across the country through sustainable healthcare financing, expanded health insurance coverage, improved infrastructure, workforce development, and stronger collaboration among stakeholders.

Fact Check

Arewa Media Summit: Idris Urges Northern Journalists to Embrace Ethical Reporting

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on journalists in Northern Nigeria to embrace ethical, balanced and responsible reporting, saying the region’s future depends largely on the stories told about it.

Health

2030: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Eliminate Cervical Cancer, Targets Screening and Treatment

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2030 through expanded HPV vaccination, improved screening services, strengthened treatment capacity, and increased domestic investment in cancer prevention and control.

Health

Traditional Medicine Training: FG sends 25 Nigerian Experts to China to exchange knowledge

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in a strategic bilaterial partnership with the People’s Republic of China, is sending one of the biggest delegations to the Beijing Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medicinal Materials.

Technology

NSITF, South Africa’s Rand Mutual Assurance Sign Agreement on Technical Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) of South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising a framework for institutional cooperation across social insurance administration, occupational health and safety, and employee compensation.

Health

FG Pledges Commitment Towards Strengthening Chemical Safety, Public Health Security, and Emergency Preparedness

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment towards strengthening chemical safety, public health security and emergency preparedness in Nigeria. Mrs. Olufowobi-Yusuf Adeola, Director Food and Drugs Services Department, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this in her opening remarks, during the Second Quarter, 2026, Meeting of the National

Health

FG approves S-OIRF disbursement, directs states to retire outbreak response funds within 6 months

The Federal Government has approved the release of State Outbreak Investigation and Response Funds (S-OIRF) to support outbreak preparedness and response activities across the country as part of measures to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other emerging public health threats.

Economy

FG Reaffirms to address Employment Challenges, Build Labour Market for Sustainable growth

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi has reaffirmed Federal Government commitment to strengthening employment governance and building institutions capable of responding effectively to emerging labour market realities.

Economy

FG Unveils Cooperative Reform Agenda to Boost Economic Growth, Financial Inclusion

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to repositioning the cooperative sector as a key driver of economic transformation through a comprehensive reform programme.