Minister of Innovation Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Allegations
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, resigned on Tuesday following certificate forgery allegations.
President Bola Tinubu accepted his resignation, thanking him for his service.
INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Steps Down After Two Terms
Professor Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman since 2015, stepped down Tuesday at the end of his second five-year term.
President Tinubu praised his service and awarded him Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes After Six-Month Suspension
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan returned to plenary Tuesday following a six-month suspension.
She quietly took her designated minority seat after her office was unsealed last month.
ADC Leader David Mark Calls for New Leadership Culture
ADC Chairman David Mark on Tuesday criticised Nigeria’s political elite, saying leaders often serve themselves. He urged a “new attitude to leadership across public, private, and civic spheres.”
Gunmen Kidnap Businessman and Two Daughters in Niger State
Armed men raided Zhibi community near Dei-Dei, abducting businessman Muhammad Shuaibu and his two daughters.
The incident has heightened insecurity concerns in Niger State.
Tinubu Seeks $2.35 Billion Loan, $500 Million Sukuk for Budget, Infrastructure
President Bola Tinubu asked the House of Representatives Tuesday to approve $2.35 billion in loans and a $500 million debut sovereign Sukuk to fund the 2025 budget and refinance Eurobonds.
Senate Reviews NNPC’s Response to Audit Queries
The Senate confirmed Tuesday that NNPC Ltd. had responded to 19 audit queries from 2017–2023. Senator Aliyu Wadada said the responses were yet to be thoroughly examined.
Retired Police Officers Plan Fresh Protest Over Pension Scheme
Police retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme vowed Tuesday to resume protests October 14 at the National Assembly, demanding removal from CPS and creation of a Police Pension Board.
NDLEA Arrests 54, Seizes Over 1,500kg of Drugs in Edo
NDLEA’s Edo command announced Tuesday it arrested 54 suspects in September and seized 1,506.57kg of narcotics, while destroying 66,078.57kg of cannabis.
Army Condemns Killing of Officer Allegedly Set Ablaze by Wife
The Nigerian Army 2 Brigade, Akwa Ibom, condemned the killing of Lt. Samson Haruna, a medical officer allegedly set ablaze by his wife during a domestic dispute.
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Osun LG Funds Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved judgment in Osun State’s case against the federal government over withheld local government funds, after hearing arguments from both parties.
Umahi: Coastal Highway Disputes Won’t Deter Diaspora Investors
Works Minister Dave Umahi assured Tuesday that legal disputes over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway won’t derail the project or discourage diaspora investors.
Tinubu Declines Assent to Two Bills Over Fiscal, Legal Issues
President Tinubu withheld assent to the Transport Institute Repeal Bill and National Library Trust Fund Amendment Bill, citing fiscal burdens and legal inconsistencies.
Singer Spyro Says Father Fueled His Fear of Failure
Nigerian singer Spyro revealed in an interview that his father’s strictness and negative words instilled in him a fear of failure, which he overcame before his breakthrough hit.
Tiwa Savage Initially Thought ‘Dorobucci’ Was a ‘Crap Song’
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage said she dismissed Don Jazzy’s “Dorobucci” as “crap” when she first heard it unfinished, but later realised its hit potential once completed.
Super Eagles Camp Opens in South Africa with 18 Players
The Super Eagles’ camp in Polokwane, South Africa, welcomed 18 players Tuesday ahead of Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.
Jordi Alba Announces Retirement from Football
Spanish defender Jordi Alba, 36, announced Tuesday he will retire at the end of Inter Miami’s MLS season, ending a career defined by his Barcelona partnership with Lionel Messi.