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NLC, TUC Give Tinubu Government October 27 Deadline, Warn of Possible Nationwide Action

Nigeria’s organised labour unions have given the Federal Government until Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to make meaningful progress on workers’ demands, warning that nationwide industrial action could be considered if negotiations fail. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued the warning after a meeting with government representatives ended without an agreement in Abuja on Thursday, October 22. According to the … Continue reading NLC, TUC Give Tinubu Government October 27 Deadline, Warn of Possible Nationwide Action

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Sowore Asks Tinubu to Approve Presidential Villa for Campaign Inauguration, Seeks Support for 5,000 People

The African Action Congress says granting its request would demonstrate fairness and equal treatment of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The African Action Congress (AAC), the party fielding Omoyele Sowore as its presidential candidate, has asked President Bola Tinubu to approve the use of the Presidential Villa in Abuja for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council. In a letter dated October … Continue reading Sowore Asks Tinubu to Approve Presidential Villa for Campaign Inauguration, Seeks Support for 5,000 People

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Mexico Finally Approves Reno Omokri’s Appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador

Mexico has formally approved Reno Omokri’s appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador, ending months of uncertainty over his diplomatic posting. The Mexican government has granted diplomatic approval for former presidential aide Reno Omokri to serve as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Mexico. Omokri announced the development in a post on his X account, explaining that José Manuel Briseño Flores, Chargé d’Affaires of the Mexican Embassy in … Continue reading Mexico Finally Approves Reno Omokri’s Appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador

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State Police Bill Advances as More Nigerian Assemblies Approve Proposal

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s proposed state police system has gained fresh momentum as more state Houses of Assembly approve the constitutional amendment required to establish state police services. According to reports published on Wednesday, October 21, five additional state assemblies — Ogun, Delta, Plateau, Kwara and Adamawa — have approved the proposal, joining states that had previously endorsed the amendment. The development comes as the … Continue reading State Police Bill Advances as More Nigerian Assemblies Approve Proposal

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Tinubu, Obasanjo Mourn as Afenifere Leader Reuben Fasoranti Dies at 100

Nigeria loses a respected elder statesman as tributes pour in for the late Afenifere leader, remembered for his commitment to democracy, social justice and national development. President Bola Tinubu and other prominent Nigerian leaders have mourned the death of Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the elder statesman and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, who died at the age of 100. Fasoranti’s death was reported … Continue reading Tinubu, Obasanjo Mourn as Afenifere Leader Reuben Fasoranti Dies at 100

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Deaf Athletes Protest Exclusion from Nigeria’s 2026 National Sports Festival

Deaf athletes in Nigeria have protested their exclusion from the 2026 National Sports Festival, calling on sports authorities to give them equal opportunities to compete alongside other athletes. The protest took place on Monday at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, where the athletes expressed disappointment over the omission of Deaf sports from the compulsory events scheduled for the festival. Similar demonstrations were also reported … Continue reading Deaf Athletes Protest Exclusion from Nigeria’s 2026 National Sports Festival

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(Video) Tinubu Breaks Silence on Seyi’s Political Ambition, Says Son Is ‘Running After His Father’

President Bola Tinubu has addressed growing speculation about his son Seyi Tinubu’s political ambition, saying the younger Tinubu is supporting his father’s political cause rather than seeking a political office for himself. The President made the remarks while addressing an event organised by the City Boy Movement, where he praised Seyi for mobilising young Nigerians and encouraging their participation in political activities. Tinubu disclosed that … Continue reading (Video) Tinubu Breaks Silence on Seyi’s Political Ambition, Says Son Is ‘Running After His Father’

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‘Until Tinubu Is Voted Out’: Peter Obi Urges Nigerians in UK to Stop Sending Money Home

Former Anambra governor links financial assistance from the diaspora to Nigeria’s leadership crisis as 2027 election approaches Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to reconsider sending money to relatives and others in Nigeria who request financial assistance, arguing that continued support may ease economic hardship without addressing its underlying causes. Obi made the … Continue reading ‘Until Tinubu Is Voted Out’: Peter Obi Urges Nigerians in UK to Stop Sending Money Home

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Military Operations Alone Cannot End Banditry, Ribadu Warns

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that military operations alone cannot end banditry, calling for a broader strategy that combines intelligence-sharing, stronger border security and community participation. Ribadu made the remarks at a security brainstorming session in Sokoto organised by the Sokoto Advancement Forum in collaboration with the Centre for Peace Studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University. He was represented at the meeting by … Continue reading Military Operations Alone Cannot End Banditry, Ribadu Warns

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Dele Cole Dies at 86: The Life of a Journalist Who Went on to Represent Nigeria Abroad

Nigeria has lost one of its notable public figures, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, a veteran journalist, diplomat, politician and historian who died at the age of 86. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed the death in a condolence statement released on Saturday, October 17, 2026, describing Cole as a distinguished Nigerian who devoted his life to journalism, diplomacy and public service. Reports citing family sources said … Continue reading Dele Cole Dies at 86: The Life of a Journalist Who Went on to Represent Nigeria Abroad

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