Nigeria’s population hits 242.4m, remains most populous in Africa 

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Nigeria's population

Nigeria has maintained its status as Africa’s most populous country, with an estimated population of 242.4 million in 2026. Worldometer population estimates reviewed yesterday place Nigeria ahead of Ethiopia and Egypt, which occupy the second and third positions respectively among the continent’s ten most populous countries. Nigeria’s latest population estimate is based on projections, as the country’s last national population census was conducted in 2006, when its population was officially recorded at 140.4 million. Africa continues to record the fastest population growth globally, with the continent’s population projected to surpass…

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PFIPC probe: H’Reps give defaulting MDAs 48hrs to produce documents, officials

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H'Reps on PFIPC probe

The 10th House of Representatives has escalated its investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that have yet to comply with its summons. The House Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged establishment, funding and operations of the council directed all defaulting agencies to appear before it today, Thursday with the relevant officials and documents requested during previous correspondence. The committee warned that failure to comply would trigger the use of the constitutional powers of the National Assembly to…

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Kano Gov. signs Executive Order against thuggery, drug abuse 

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Kano Gov. signs Executive Order

Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated the ‘Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse, thuggery and other related crimes’ in Kano. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa. Governor Yusuf, who also signed an Executive Order aimed at curbing thuggery and related criminal activities across the state, described drug abuse as one of the greatest threats confronting Kano’s youthful population, warning that the menace fuels violent crimes, destroys families, weakens the economy, and undermines social stability. He said the newly…

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2027: “Obi-Kwankwaso ticket ‘dead on arrival in Kano” – Ganduje

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Ganduje on Obi Kwankwaso ticket

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said a presidential ticket pairing Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) would not succeed in Kano State in the 2027 general election. Ganduje, who is also a former governor of Kano State, stated this while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday, arguing that the proposed ticket lacks the political strength, acceptance and governance record required to secure support from voters in the state. “I don’t think Peter Obi and Kwankwaso’s ticket…

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Insecurity: Tinubu approves new Army battalion in Kwara 

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Tinubu approves new Army battalion

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Kwara State, as part of efforts to strengthen security and intensify operations against banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. The new military formation will be sited in Omu Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun local government area, and is expected to improve troop deployment and operational capacity in communities facing persistent security challenges. Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced the approval in a statement issued by his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, describing the move as a major…

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FG seeks fresh investors for Northern oil exploration, as 13 frontier blocks get no bids

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FG on Northern oil exploration

Four years after the Federal Government announced a major oil discovery at Kolmani and pledged over $3 billion in investments, 13 oil blocks across the Chad Basin, Benue, Benin and Niger-Delta have failed to attract investors during the 2025 Licensing Round. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said only 37 of the 50 blocks offered received bids, while the remaining 13 would be returned to the licensing pool. Although the regulator described the exercise as successful, industry experts said investors deliberately avoided high-risk frontier basins in favour of producing…

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“Truth surpass trends” – IBAN Chairman,  urges broadcasters to restore professionalism in digital age

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Ramalan urges broadcasters

Aminu Imam Chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has called on broadcasters, journalists and media owners to uphold professionalism, warning that the pursuit of virality and instant fame must never come at the expense of truth and public trust. Speaking at the ‘Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards’, hosted by the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Lagos, Ramalan delivered a keynote address titled: ‘Restoring Professionalism in an Era of Virality and Instant Fame’, where he stressed that credibility remains the media…

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NNPCL increases petrol price to ₦1,270

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NNPCL on petrol price

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, at its retail stations. A market check yesterday showed that NNPCL outlets in Abuja and nearby areas adjusted their petrol price from ₦1,155 per litre to ₦1,270 per litre. The latest adjustment represents an increase of N115 per litre by the state-owned oil company. The development comes as activities in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector continue to face uncertainty. Some NNPCL and MRS filling stations in Abuja were reportedly shut, while…

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CBN counters Acct-General, says it opened PFIPC a/c’s on OAGF’s directive

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed opening two domiciliary accounts linked to the controversial presidential foreign investment promotion council (PFIPC) on the directive of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF). The apex bank, however, said the accounts, one denominated in United States dollars and the other in British pounds sterling, were never funded or operated. The Director of banking services, Abdullahi Hamisu, spoke on Monday while appearing before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the legal basis, operations, and budgetary inclusion of the…

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Northern Christians demand FG’s explanation over ₦6.1bn mosque, ₦1.9bn church budget allocations

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Northern Christians demand FG’s explanation

The Northern Christians Association (NCA) has called on the Federal Government to account for what it described as an uneven allocation of funds for religious projects in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, arguing that the disparity raises serious concerns about fairness and equal treatment. The association said while it supports government engagement with faith-based organisations, such interventions should reflect constitutional principles of justice, transparency and equity rather than create the impression of preferential treatment. In a statement issued on Monday by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph Hayab, the NCA referenced budget provisions…

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