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President Bola Tinubu will not face arrest or restrictions on his movement in the United States if he attends the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has said. Ibrahim said the Nigerian Mission to the UN had not received any communication from the United States government indicating that Tinubu would be subjected to restrictions during the General Assembly. The ambassador made the clarification amid renewed discussions over allegations relating to Tinubu’s past in the United States and claims that the Nigerian president could face legal action during his planned…

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a new world map that more accurately depicts Africa’s size. The decision followed a call by African countries for the UN to right the centuries-old wrong. Togo introduced the resolution to the assembly about a year after the African Union endorsed it. The resolution is part of the #CorrectTheMap campaign backed by all 55 African Union member states. The resolution seeks to replace the traditional Mercator map, which distorts the region, with the Equal Earth projection, which is believed to show countries’ true sizes. It calls for an “equitable” representation of…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday disclosed how his administration has tolerated criticisms without reprisals, saying Nigerians can insult and attack him and still sleep well at night. According to him, his tolerance for criticisms lies at the heart of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and its commitment to press freedom. The President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, spoke on Thursday at the Centenary Celebrations of the Daily Times of Nigeria Limited, held in Abuja. “Let us admit that under this government, you can insult and attack the president and still go…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said millions of Nigerians remain trapped in poverty and are unable to experience meaningful improvements in their lives despite working hard. Makinde made the remark while noting that Nigeria’s problems are bigger than those occupying public offices. In his newsletter, the governor also expressed concern that insecurity continues to affect the lives of Nigerians. Makinde said, “Over the years, we have changed governments, introduced new policies, and promised ourselves new starts. Yet, for millions of Nigerians, the basic results have stayed mostly the same. “Too many of our people are still…

The Nigeria Energy Consumers Watch Initiative has accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of failing to halt the continued importation of adulterated and substandard petroleum products into Nigeria. The group said the alleged influx of blended fuel from Dubai and other countries had become a serious threat to consumers and the economy, accusing the regulator of failing to take decisive action against major marketers involved in the importation of such products. In a statement issued on Friday, Alhaji Abdulrahman Sani Ibrahim, President of the group, said the continued presence of questionable petroleum products in the Nigerian…

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation said it could not verify ₦33.75 billion cash transfers to 3,295,207 households across 35 states in 2023. The 2024 Auditor-General’s report said NTCO vouchers lacked full beneficiary details, and staff blocked access to Remita statements needed to match NSR and NBR names. The Auditor-General told the National Programme Manager to face National Assembly Public Accounts Committees, produce evidence or refund the money to the Treasury, as NTCO gave no response. The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) has raised concerns over ₦33.75 billion transferred to more than 3.29…

VeryDarkMan has expressed concern about the way politics is being handled in Nigeria, especially when it comes to the younger generation He said many Nigerian youths seem to limit their political involvement to conversations online, without taking the time to follow political issues closely or understand what is happening beyond social media. In a post he shared, he said: “Nigerian youths no longer pay attention to politics. We only talk about it online and move on without paying closer attention. With the way President Tinubu and others are running politics in Nigeria right now, I fear for the future of…

Staff due for promotion were directed to “fill and submit the required numbers of APER forms to be assessed by their supervisors and use as inputs in scoring staff performances in the Performance Management Systems structure and template.” Fresh controversy is brewing at the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) over its 2026 staff promotion exercise, with workers accusing Executive Director/CEO Mrs. Nonye Ayeni of reintroducing the long-abolished Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER) system to manipulate the process and favour loyalists. The controversy followed an internal circular dated September 1, 2026, titled: “Submission of APER Form to be used for…

Minister of Defence Christopher Musa has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of deliberately planning the killing of people in Southern Kaduna. Musa made the allegation while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. The minister said El-Rufai’s administration created deep divisions in Kaduna State, alleging that the situation made it difficult for residents from Southern Kaduna to live freely in the northern part of the state and vice versa. According to him, the administration of the current governor, Uba Sani, has made deliberate efforts to restore unity and rebuild trust among residents of the state.…

President Bola Tinubu’s planned trip to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly is reportedly in doubt after security concerns were raised over a proposed protest by Nigerians in the United States. Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to represent Nigeria at the international gathering if Tinubu’s reported decision not to travel is confirmed. The President had been scheduled to leave Nigeria for New York between September 22 and 28, 2026, and was expected to deliver Nigeria’s address to world leaders on September 23. However, according to a security source, the planned trip had been cancelled after intelligence…