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DSS, NIA To Probe NFF over Alleged Sabotage of National Interests

NewsDeskNgAug 25, 2026August 25, 20260

The Department of State Services, (DSS) and the Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA) are investigating intelligence reports that certain top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are working with some foreign interests to undermine national security. A security source disclosed that the DSS and the NIA intercepted highly disturbing communication...

Intelligentsia Machinery Hails Zulum’s Leadership as Borno Governor Turns 57

NewsDeskNgAug 24, 2026August 24, 20260

Intelligentsia Machinery (IM), a body of professionals, senior executives and resource persons committed to good governance and national development, has congratulated the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, on his birthday. In a congratulatory statement signed by Omoba Kenneth Aigbegbele, MIS, and Comr. Umar Farouk, MIS, the organisation described...

Kogi APC Chairman Slumps, Dies During Reconciliation Meeting

NewsDeskNgAug 23, 2026August 23, 20260

APC chairman Oyewole Mayowa Solomon dies after slumping during a reconciliation meeting in Ijumu Local Government Area, Kogi. Tragedy struck the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State following the sudden death of the Ijumu Local Government Area party chairman, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon. Solomon reportedly slumped and died on Friday...

Atiku’s Subsidy Plan Sparks Fresh Battle Over Fuel Prices, Economic Reforms Ahead Of 2027

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2026August 22, 20260

Atiku’s subsidy proposal triggers fresh debate as experts reject old regime, demand transparent use of savings to ease hardship. The debate over petrol subsidy removal has erupted into a pro-poor storm of ideas ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with former Vice President and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential...

Group Commends NCAA DG Najomo Over Safety, Consumer Protection Reforms, Urges Stakeholders to Support FG’s Aviation Agenda

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2026August 21, 20260

The Coalition for Good Governance in Africa (CGGA) has commended the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, for his leadership and efforts to strengthen regulation in Nigeria’s aviation sector. In a statement issued on Friday by its president, Mohammed Kudu, the coalition said Najomo...

Tinubu Slams Atiku’s Fuel Subsidy Plan, Says Proposal Shows ‘Serious Ignorance’

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2026August 21, 20260

Tinubu says Atiku’s plan to restore fuel subsidy reflects ignorance of Nigeria’s governance and economic realities. President Tinubu on Thursday flayed Atiku over his plan to return fuel subsidy if elected President next year, saying the ex-number two man is ignorant of governance and economy. Speaking while receiving in audience...

Journalist Allegedly Beaten Twice With Electric Cable By Police In Abuja

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2026August 21, 20260

Pinnacle Daily editor allegedly suffers two rounds of assault from police after filming a demolition exercise in Lugbe. A coalition of media and civil society organisations has condemned the alleged brutal assault of the Editor of Pinnacle Daily, Sunday Ogwu, by police officers and members of the Vigilante Group of...

How DSS Tracked Down Suspected Impostor Extorting Motorists in Abuja

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2026August 20, 20260

*Arrested in tactical uniform, with fake pistol The Department of State Services (DSS) late on Wednesday in Abuja arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye, discovered to be impersonating a personnel of the Service. Maiye, who claimed to hail from Agbajojun Village, Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, was...

AWALCO Nominates NUJ FCT Chair Grace Ike for November Award

NewsDeskNgAug 18, 2026August 18, 20260

The Association of West African Legislative Correspondents (AWALCO) has commended the achievements of the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, and nominated her for an award scheduled for November. The association announced the nomination when its executives, led by President Innocent Odoh, paid...

Uber, Zipline Partner To Launch Drone Delivery For Uber Eats Across US

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Uber and Zipline partner to launch autonomous drone deliveries for Uber Eats customers across the US, targeting 1 million daily deliveries. Uber Technologies and drone delivery company Zipline have announced a partnership to bring autonomous drone deliveries to Uber Eats customers across the United States, with the first deliveries expected...