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Zainab Marwa, daughter of former Lagos military administrator Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has been confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Niger Delta Development Commission board — a major step toward shaping development in the region. After a rigorous vetting by the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, her nomination was approved, with Senate President Ahmad Lawan urging her and her peers to upho...

President Tinubu has nominated Dakingari Yuguda, former Executive Director of First Bank of Nigeria, to lead AMCON — a move now pending Senate confirmation. With AMCON at the heart of tackling Nigeria’s non-performing loans, Yuguda’s banking expertise could signal a fresh direction. The Senate is expected to act within days, making this a pivotal moment for the nation’s financial recovery. Listen...

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State is hosting a high-stakes emergency summit with Northern Governors and top traditional rulers, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, as security chiefs from the federal government join forces to tackle urgent regional challenges. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated...

Benue lawmakers are pushing for a major upgrade for traditional rulers—minimum monthly salaries of 75,000 naira and official cars for key chiefs—to boost grassroots leadership and efficiency. They’re also ramping up revenue collection by training local tax officers and demanding a full report from the Benue Internal Revenue Service on July 14, 2026, covering tax tech, transparency, and strategies...

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu exposed a brazen scam where fraudsters impersonated a fake presidential council, using his image alongside a bogus director-general to deceive the public and officials — a chilling reminder that even high-level government figures must stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated impersonation schemes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solip...

Abia State is rolling up its sleeves to fix the housing crisis—clearing old government buildings like the Civil Service Commission office and Abia Hotels for new affordable housing projects, with land already divided and construction set to begin soon. Meanwhile, the state has shut down rumors of kids being turned away from the Smart School, calling those claims false as they work to balance devel...

The University of Uyo’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Ekong, is demanding top-tier professionalism from his protocol staff—dress, demeanor, and conduct are non-negotiable, with dismissal looming for those who fall short. This overhaul, led through a training workshop hosted by Deputy VC Professor Enobong Ikpeme, aims to revamp the university’s public image after past missteps damaged its reputa...

President Tinubu urges civil society groups to ditch criticism and become active partners in Nigeria’s development, calling for unity under the “Nigeria First” agenda while warning against foreign funding that could undermine national sovereignty. At a Lagos summit, he praised CSOs for their pandemic response and positioned them as vital allies in achieving his eight-point Renewed Hope Agenda — fr...

Nigeria’s Senate just greenlit a landmark bill for its second reading, paving the way for a digital healthcare revolution. Designed to unify electronic health services nationwide, the legislation tackles critical gaps like paper records, fragmented patient data, and inaccessible specialist care. Spearheaded by Senator Jibrin Barau, it’s a response to global digital health trends and the pandemic’s...

Nineteen Northern Nigerian governors have launched a bold new Security Trust Fund to tackle escalating banditry, terrorism, and kidnappings threatening their region. Pledging one billion naira monthly from each state for a year, they’ve formed a trusted board to coordinate with security agencies — no bureaucracy, just action. This regional push complements federal efforts as governors warn insecur...

Major Agbo is now officially recognized as the new National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party by INEC, ending a leadership dispute that plagued the party since the last election. This validation from the electoral commission marks a turning point, as Agbo vows to focus on credible candidates and good governance ahead of the 2027 elections. He acknowledges the departure of former key figure...

President Tinubu eyes AMCON leadership as he pushes Senate to confirm Lamido Yuguda Abubakar as new Chairman, signaling a major move in Nigeria’s financial restructuring. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thed...

Nigeria’s economy is in crisis as soaring prices for food and fuel threaten to push millions deeper into poverty, with the IMF urgently calling for bold government action to stabilize costs and protect vulnerable citizens before the situation spirals further. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an aut...

The IMF just dropped a warning: soaring food and fuel prices in Nigeria are pushing more people into poverty, hitting the most vulnerable hardest. They’re urging the government to act fast with targeted aid like social safety nets while also building long-term policies to fix inflation’s root causes and create a more inclusive economy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://sol...

Nigeria’s inflation crisis is hitting everyday Nigerians hard, with soaring food and fuel prices pushing more into poverty — and the IMF is sounding the alarm, urging immediate social safety nets and long-term economic reforms to build a more inclusive, stable future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This...

The IMF just dropped a bombshell on Nigeria—here’s what you need to know before the headlines explode. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6c02...

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu and President Tinubu are rallying civil society to unite with government for Nigeria’s future, stressing that collective action, shared responsibility, and national interest must drive progress through collaboration amid current challenges. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is...

Tensions exploded in Ibadan as rival transport unions NURTW and RTEAN clashed violently, leaving four dead and many injured in a dispute over motor park control. Police have deployed to restore order and vowed to hold perpetrators accountable. This isn’t the first time—past outbreaks have claimed lives—and locals are terrified this could spiral further. With pressure mounting, authorities must act...

Nigeria’s Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill to roll out electronic health services across all public hospitals — a major leap toward modern, efficient, and patient-centered care nationwide. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Repo...

Tensions boiled over in Ibadan as rival transport unions NURTW and RTEAN clashed violently, leaving four dead and many injured in a deadly showdown over motor park control. Police are on the ground trying to restore order, vowing accountability for those responsible, while officials scramble to understand what triggered the violence — a recurring nightmare in Oyo State that’s cost lives before. Co...

Tensions exploded in Ibadan as rival transport unions NURTW and RTEAN clashed violently, leaving four dead and many injured in a dispute over motor park control. Police commissioner Adebowale Williams confirmed the casualties, pledged swift justice for perpetrators, and deployed officers to restore order. This isn’t the first time Oyo State has seen such deadly confrontations — locals are terrifie...

Sokoto State lawmakers are sounding the alarm over crumbling cell service, calling it a crisis that’s crippling businesses, students, and emergency response — with dropped calls, slow texts, and outages lasting hours or even full days. After years of complaints about paying for poor service, they’ve demanded action: telecom companies and regulators must explain what’s going wrong and deliver a rea...

FCT police just smashed a high-profile kidnapping syndicate known as “one chance” robbers—specialists in snatching victims from fake taxis, targeting women who rarely resist. After a young woman was abducted and her family paid a staggering 8.8 million naira ransom, authorities tracked the criminals through their negotiation phones, nabbing the entire crew and seizing cash, two getaway vehicles, a...

A Canadian mom gave birth while asleep—yes, really. Induced, under an epidural, surrounded by monitors and family, no one noticed her son had quietly arrived face-down under the blankets. When the nurse couldn’t find a heartbeat and asked her to roll over, Carolina felt him—and panicked. The baby needed help to cry, and her husband thought he’d missed the whole thing. Three months later, he’s heal...

The IMF just slashed its global growth forecast for 2024—here’s why the world’s economy is cooling faster than expected. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sour...