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Daud Olatunji A Nigerian national, identified as Idris Ibrahim, has been executed in Saudi Arabia after the country’s courts upheld his conviction for cocaine trafficking.. Saudi Arabian authorities have executed a Nigerian citizen, Idris Ibrahim, following judicial proceedings over his conviction for cocaine trafficking in the Kingdom. Ibrahim was executed in the Medina region on Monday, August 24, 2026, after …

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the arrest of one George Nwabueze as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) uncovered alleged operations of fake government agencies inside the office premises of the secretary to the government of the federation (OSGF). The president also ordered the immediate dismissal of three permanent secretaries following new findings from an ICPC …

Tyson Fury has cast doubt on the highly anticipated fight between himself and Anthony Joshua, saying “it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen”. The champion in a social media outburst aimed at Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn insinuated the pair were “money hungry”. The two fighters are expected to meet in November in one of the biggest fights in …

The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has pledged to preserve and document the works of veteran Hausa actor, Mohammed Sani, popularly known as Tumbuleke, after his death. Musawa made the pledge on Thursday when he visited the actor’s family at his residence in Adamawa Road, Kaduna, to condolence with them on his death. Tumbuleke, who …

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Danjuma Shekwolo, over a viral video in which he appeared to make remaining in the council conditional on supporting the All Progressives Congress, APC. In the footage that sparked public outrage, Shekwolo is heard …

The verbal spat between the presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar continues, with the former number two saying that the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration have worsened the cost of living crisis for citizens despite increasing government revenues. He rejected President Tinubu’s description of his proposed intervention in the oil sector as economically foolish, and that the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has established a presidential campaign council for the 2027 elections and appointed former Zamfara governor, Abdulaziz Yari as Director General, while Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma is currently serving as Secretary of the council. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as chairman and deputy chairman of the campaign council, according …

President Bola Tinubu has spearheaded a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments. “The reform must address a long-standing need to strengthen governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability in Nigerian football,” he said. The President noted that while other sports have recorded significant progress since …

Police arrest 12 suspects in nationwide operation, recover firearms, stolen property – Core Reporter Police arrest 12 suspects in nationwide operations, recover firearms and stolen property From our journalist Abuja (Core Reporters) – The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 12 suspects in connection with armed robbery, cultism and other criminal activities in Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Ekiti and Lagos states, also …

Three years after the removal of the fuel subsidy and the adjustment of the foreign-exchange regime, Nigeria’s revenue and external positions have improved significantly. After escaping the fiscal cliff as touted, but with the United States questioning the country’s fiscal transparency, the harder question is whether these gains can be translated into an economy worthy of the sacrifice Nigerians have …