Lateef Idris
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Tinubu Orders Arrest, Suspends Three Permanent Secretaries As ICPC Uncovers Another ‘Fake’ Agency
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the arrest of one George Buchi Nwabueze over the discovery of another fake agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
21/08/2026
FG won’t publish details of $5bn Abu Dhabi loan — Oyedele
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has rejected calls for the Federal Government to publish details of how it plans to spend funds drawn from its $5bn financing facility with First Abu Dhabi Bank.
20/08/2026
D’Tigers unveil final roster for FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers in Tunisia
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have unveiled their final roster for the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, with the team set to travel to Tunisia for the second round of the competition, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
20/08/2026
Tobi Amusan Confirmed For 2026 Athlos Series In London, New York
World record holder Tobi Amusan is set to compete at the 2026 Athlos, the women’s-only professional track and field series, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
20/08/2026
Messi Scores First Goal Since Father’s Death In Inter Miami Draw
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father’s death, but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.
20/08/2026
Tinubu Orders National Threat Assessment, Five-Year Defence Plan
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate preparation of a comprehensive national threat assessment and a rolling five-year strategic defence operations plan to strengthen coordination across Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security capabilities.
19/08/2026
Nigeria’s First Lady to launch National Community Food Bank Programme in Ogun Tuesday
Governors from across the country, First Ladies and other dignitaries will converge on Ogun State on Tuesday for the zonal launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme, featuring the distribution of food items to vulnerable and indigent residents of the state.
17/08/2026
Edo Assembly Speaker reveals reason for resignation
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid reported moves by lawmakers to remove him from office.
17/08/2026
NFF Sacks Super Falcons Technical Crew Days After World Cup Miss
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has asked members of the technical crew of the Super Falcons to step down with immediate effect.
17/08/2026
Customs Hand Over 399 Seized Rifles To Office Of NSA
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it has handed more than 399 seized rifles to the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, in a major blow to illegal arms proliferation in the country.
17/08/2026
