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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to national security, declaring that “the security of Nigeria is non-negotiable.” In a statement shared via the presidency’s X handle, Tinubu said the federal government had achieved major breakthroughs in counter-insurgency operations through strengthened cooperation among security agencies. “Since 2023, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through enhanced inter-agency cooperation, has vigorously pursued, arrested, eliminated, or successfully convicted terrorists and insurgents, especially those responsible for some of the most heinous attacks on Nigerian territory,” he said. According to the statement, more than 124 terrorists and insurgents have been convicted since 2024, while others,…

Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has celebrated his latest Grammy nomination ahead of the 2026 awards ceremony. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Friday, Davido was seen dancing to his hit song With You while playfully saying, “Who be that, double sweater,” in celebration of the new milestone. His caption read, “All Glory To God! Job Not Done. ❤️🏆🌍.” The post has since gone viral, drawing congratulatory comments from fans, friends, and fellow artistes across social media. Davido’s With You, featuring Omah Lay, earned a nomination for Best African Music Performance at the…

Community leaders and council chairmen from Charanchi and Batagarawa Local Government Areas of Katsina State have signed a peace agreement with a group of armed bandits in a bid to end years of violence and insecurity. During the meeting held over the weekend, one of the bandit leaders addressed residents, alleging that political actors had fuelled the insurgency. “It was the government that wanted us to engage in banditry, but now it has called us and told us to stop. Therefore, by God’s grace, we have stopped from today,” the armed man declared. He further claimed that the continuation or…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have opened discussions in Abuja on the country’s ongoing economic reforms, medium-term outlook and preparations for the 2026–2030 National Development Plan (NDP). In a landmark decision to fundamentally reshape the Federal Civil Service (FCS), the Federal Government approved the Rewards and Recognition Policy, Incentive and Consequence Management Policy, and Civil Service Mentoring Policy to boost productivity and enhance service delivery The bilateral meeting at the weekend brought together the IMF delegation led by Mr Axel Schimmelpfennig, Assistant Director of the IMF’s African Department, and Minister of Budget and Economic…

Nigerian singer Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has reacted to his maiden Grammy nomination. Chronicle NG reports that Omah Lay earned his first-ever Grammy nomination for his collaborative hit with Davido, “With You,” which was nominated in the Best African Music Performance category at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Reacting via his Instagram page, Omah Lay said he was excited about the nomination but added that he doesn’t care much about awards. He, however, stated that he wants Davido to win the award, describing him as his “realest friend in a while.” “I’m excited about this Grammy…

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is under spiritual attack, claiming that “America is already in Nigeria.” In a statement issued by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric linked the growing tension between Nigeria and the United States to what he described as “divine nemesis” fighting Tinubu’s government — a situation he said he prophesied in 2023. Ayodele said the controversy surrounding US President Donald Trump’s alleged threat against Nigeria over Christian persecution is part of a spiritual backlash against Tinubu’s leadership. “Tinubu is reaping what he…

Katsina United have refuted claims that their supporters invaded the pitch and attacked a Barau FC player during their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 12 fixture at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Barau FC’s media director, Ahmad Gwale, alleged that midfielder Nana Abraham was stabbed in the neck by a pitch invader moments after his team equalised in the 69th minute of Saturday’s 1-1 draw. Gwale claimed the attacker came from either the Katsina United bench or their supporters, armed with a “sharp object”. However, Katsina United dismissed the allegations as false, insisting that the match’s tense atmosphere, fuelled by…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a final 14-day grace period for property owners in Abuja’s highbrow districts, Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse to pay a N5 million penalty for violating approved land use purposes. In a statement released on Sunday by his aide, Lere Olayinka, Wike directed all affected property owners to settle the fines between November 11 and November 25, 2025, or risk enforcement action by the FCT Administration. According to the statement, defaulters who pay the N5 million fee, along with other applicable charges for land use change or conversion, will…

Amazon has officially launched its new Bazaar App in Nigeria, marking a major step in expanding its global low-cost shopping experience, Amazon Haul, to African customers. The app promises to make online shopping easier, cheaper, and more entertaining for Nigerian users. The Amazon Bazaar App allows Nigerians to explore a vast range of affordable products across fashion, home, and lifestyle categories — with most items priced below ₦15,000 and some as low as ₦3,000. New users will enjoy 50% off their first order, while shoppers spending ₦30,000 or more get free delivery. The app, already popular in countries such as…

Chioma Ifemeludike, the Nigerian actress and filmmaker better known as IfeDike, garnered 292 votes in the Anambra governorship election held on Saturday, a race decisively won by the incumbent Charles Soludo. Ifemeludike, who contested under the African Action Congress (AAC), secured the minimal vote share across the state’s 5,718 polling units, according to the official results announced on Sunday. The outcome followed a campaign in which the actress highlighted her political background, including her history as a “female unionist” and her tenure as AAC chairperson. She had described her nomination as a product of preparation and grassroots connection, championing a…