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August 7, 2026

I Left Prison Broke in 1998, Obasanjo Explains How He Was Rescued Financially

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Nine years ago (July 2017), former President Olusegun Obasanjo disclosed that he left prison broke in 1998, after he was released by former Head of State, General Abdusalami Abubakar. Obasanjo, who claimed he had no money by the time he regained his freedom after serving in Kirikiri, Jos and... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Justice, Nigeria News, Politics
August 6, 2026

Ododo, Okpebholo Rally Kogi, Edo Indigenes in Osun Behind APC Candidate

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in london   Kogi state governor Usman Ododo, and his Edo State counterpart Gov. Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday led a massive mobilisation of Kogi indigenes and other non-indigenes resident in Osun State in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), ahead of the August... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
August 1, 2026

DTN@100: Oldest Surviving Entity Enters Its Second Century With 100 Nigerian Icons & Institutions

As one of the most influential entities in Africa and more so as Africa’s most populous nation, the trailblazer enters a new era of creating legacies and institutional global presence comes Daily Times Nigeria as it marks its historic 100th anniversary; the nation’s oldest surviving newspaper institution is celebrating a century of journalism, national service... Read More
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July 31, 2026

ODODO RALLIES DIASPORA TO REBRAND NIGERIA, BACK TINUBU’S REFORMS, INVEST IN KOGI

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has called on Kogites and Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to rally behind the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, project a positive image of Nigeria and channel their investments, expertise and global networks towards the development of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Nigeria News, Politics
July 30, 2026

Kogi to Commission 530 Trained Forest Guards as Ododo Steps Up War on Insecurity

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Government will on Saturday formally commission 530 newly trained personnel of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) in a Passing Out Parade (POP) billed to hold at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja. The event, scheduled for Saturday August 1, 2026, at 10 a.m., will... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
July 24, 2026

Kogi East Political Leaders Lauds President Tinubu, Governor Ododo On Infrastructure development

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Political and community leaders in Kogi East Senatorial District of the state on Tuesday said they would remain eternally grateful to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Usman Ododo for the socio- economic infrastructural development the zone has witnessed in the last three years. The Chairman of Ankpa Local Government... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
July 23, 2026

Controversy Trails Tinubu Administration’s Alleged N8.05bn Religious Building Allocation

N8.05bn for churches, mosques sparks backlash as critics question Tinubu government’s priorities The Federal Government’s plan to spend N8.05 billion on the construction and renovation of churches and mosques across Nigeria has triggered widespread criticism, with opponents questioning the timing, transparency and priority of the allocation amid rising poverty, insecurity and economic hardship. The proposed... Read More
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July 23, 2026

Trump Commends Tinubu’s Anti-Terrorism Efforts, Says Nigeria Making Progress

Trump praises Tinubu’s anti-terror efforts, confirms US special forces support for Nigeria US President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu’s leadership in tackling terrorism in Nigeria, revealing that the United States has deployed special operations forces to train and support the Nigerian military in its counterterrorism campaign. The Presidency disclosed on Wednesday that Trump... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Nigeria News, Politics
July 21, 2026

CBN Says Accountant-General Authorised Accounts for ‘Phantom’ Council

Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has told lawmakers it opened two domiciliary accounts for the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) after receiving authorisation from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), contradicting earlier claims that no such accounts existed. Appearing before a House of Representatives investigative panel, CBN director Hamisu Abdullahi said... Read More
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