THE captain of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Rasheedat Ajibade, has expressed deep frustration over the Federal Government’s delay in fulfilling its promise to pay each player $100,000 and other entitlements following their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) victory in Morocco. News Point Nigeria reports that Speaking on the forthcoming episode of With Chude, hosted by Chude Jideonwo, Ajibade revealed that the team has not received a single dollar of the pledged amount announced by President Bola Tinubu in July 2025. “We have not received our money oo. Please, they have not paid. All the promises you heard back…
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THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has firmly denied reports that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered under a peace agreement facilitated by some Islamic clerics in Zamfara State. Addressing journalists at a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, said Turji remains at large and is actively being hunted by security forces. “Bello Turji has not surrendered. We are hot on his trail and are not aware of any deal with any cleric,” Kangye stated. Turji, who operates primarily in Zamfara and Sokoto states, is accused of orchestrating numerous deadly attacks…
THE Federal Government’s 2025 capital budget is yet to take off more than eight months into the fiscal year, with ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) struggling to implement projects after the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) suspended the uploading of cash plans, a move that may force the 2025 budget to roll over into 2026. News Point Nigeria reports that the deadlock was revealed at a high-level stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja on Wednesday, convened by the OAGF to review progress and challenges in executing both the extended 2024 capital budget and the current 2025 budget under the Bottom-Up Cash Planning…
TERRORIST groups in Nigeria are set to face tougher days ahead as the United States Government has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Nigeria valued at an estimated $346 million. News Point Nigeria reports that the U.S. State Department, through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), confirmed on Wednesday that it has delivered the required certification to Congress, paving the way for the supply of munitions, precision-guided bombs, rockets, and related support equipment to the Nigerian Armed Forces. According to the DSCA, the Nigerian Government has requested a wide range of advanced weaponry and support gear, including: 1,002 MK-82…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday, August 14, for a two-nation working visit to Japan and Brazil, with stopovers aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s international partnerships, driving investment, and fostering innovation-led growth. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Tinubu will first make a brief stop in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before heading to Yokohama, Japan, where he will participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) from August 20 to 22. TICAD9, themed “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” will centre on Africa’s economic transformation, improvements in…
THE Presidency has delivered a blistering rebuttal to recent criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, accusing him of opportunism, arrogance, and seeking attention through political provocation. Speaking on Channels Television on Monday, Lawal said he could not forgive Tinubu for what he described as arrogance, neglect of political allies, and an unwillingness to acknowledge the efforts of those who backed his rise to the presidency. He claimed Tinubu’s actions since taking office confirmed his belief that public office had changed the president’s character. In a sharply worded response…
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Sokoto State Governor and Ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, from custody after granting him administrative bail, even as the anti-graft agency issued a stern warning to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over what it described as attempts to politicise ongoing corruption investigations. Tambuwal was detained at the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday after honouring an invitation from the commission. The former governor, who arrived at about 11:16am, was grilled over allegations of the fraudulent withdrawal of about N189 billion during his tenure as Sokoto State…
THE Federal High Court in Abuja has given the Federal Government 45 days to conclude the decade-long prosecution of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), over alleged unlawful possession of firearms and money laundering. News Point Nigeria reports that Justice Peter Lifu issued the directive on Tuesday while granting the prosecution’s application for adjournment to allow it to present additional witnesses and enable the defence to open its case. The matter has now been fixed for September 24, 25, and 26 for continuation of trial. The judge ordered the Federal Government to ensure that all remaining witnesses…
PANIC is spreading through the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its allied opposition coalition after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) launched a fresh wave of investigations targeting big political figures in Nigeria. News Point Nigeria reports that at the centre of the storm is former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who was grilled by EFCC operatives in Abuja on Monday over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion during his tenure. Tambuwal, who served as Sokoto governor between 2015 and 2023, reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters around 11:30am and was immediately ushered in for…
THE arrest and remand of Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson, now nicknamed “KWAM 2” by social media users, has set off a storm of criticism over what many describe as blatant double standards in Nigeria’s handling of aviation security breaches. News Point Nigeria reports that Emmanson, accused of assaulting airline officials during a heated altercation aboard an Ibom Air flight, was swiftly arraigned in court and ordered remanded at Kirikiri Prison pending her next hearing. Her case has drawn sharp comparisons with that of Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate or KWAM 1, who…
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, over allegations of massive financial irregularities involving cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion. The anti-graft agency is investigating claims that the funds were withdrawn in breach of the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, which places strict limits on cash transactions and imposes severe penalties for non-compliance. According to a reliable source within the EFCC, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, Tambuwal arrived at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja at approximately 11:30 am on Monday, where…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Rinsola Abiola as the new Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), marking a significant step in the administration’s drive to promote leadership, civic responsibility, and youth development across the country. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday, by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga made available to News Point Nigeria. Abiola, a seasoned professional in strategic communication and government relations, previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the President. She is the daughter of the late Chief Moshood…
IN what political observers see as a sign of deepening behind-the-scenes consultations, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, on Sunday night held a second closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in less than two weeks. News Point Nigeria gathered that the meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, began at about 9:00pm and lasted until nearly 11:00pm, underscoring what insiders describe as “serious and sensitive political discussions.” Although Jibrin did not disclose the agenda, sources close to the meeting suggested that the talks may have revolved around the relationship…
NIGERIAN troops have killed more than 100 armed bandits in a coordinated air and ground offensive in Zamfara State, according to a United Nations conflict monitoring report sighted by News Point Nigeria on Monday. The deadly operation was carried out in the early hours of Sunday in Bukkuyum Local Government Area, targeting a notorious gathering of more than 400 bandits in their Makakkari Forest stronghold. Fighter jets, working in close coordination with ground forces, bombarded the camp before troops moved in to eliminate fleeing gunmen. The UN-linked report suggested the raid may have been launched in direct response to a…
THE Presidency has firmly denied swirling rumours about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s health, following a media report alleging that the Nigerian leader had been bedridden for several days and might be flown abroad for urgent medical care. News Point Nigeria reports that the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) had cited unnamed sources within the presidency claiming preparations were underway for the president’s medical team to arrange an overseas trip for treatment. The outlet reported that Tinubu had not been seen in public for days, with Vice President Kashim Shettima stepping in to represent him at multiple high-profile engagements. ICIR…
IT was a weekend the internet could barely keep up with, two of Nigeria’s most glamorous celebrity couples, Davido & Chioma Adeleke and Temi Otedola & Mr Eazi, tied the knot in weddings that redefined star power, opulence, and romance. For Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke (Davido) and his longtime love Chioma, love has been a decade in the making and Miami became the stage for their grandest act yet. Davido revealed preparations for the white wedding had already gulped $3.7 million in cash, promising a spectacle that would be “crazy” and unforgettable. The couple’s arrival earlier in the week was…
THE late former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, had spoken candidly about why he believed he was dropped from President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet in 2019, just days before his death. In a viral interview published by Trust TV on Saturday viewed by News Point Nigeria, the same day he passed away, Ogbeh recalled how his proposal to introduce improved grass seeds for cattle grazing was met with fierce public criticism and personal attacks, despite its potential to resolve recurring farmer–herder clashes and boost dairy production. “When I was minister, I saw the problem of cattle rearing…
FORMER Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has declared his readiness to take on President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, saying he is confident of victory if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) nominates him as its flagbearer. News Point Nigeria reports that, speaking on Saturday during an X Spaces conversation, Amaechi said he knows Tinubu’s political strengths and weaknesses and is convinced he can defeat him in a free and fair contest. “I tell you, I’ve not had an election against Tinubu. I know Tinubu very well. I know his strengths. I know his weaknesses. And I know…
FOR years, northern Nigeria has been gripped by a wave of armed violence that has left hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and entire communities in fear. In Zamfara state, one name has stood out among the most notorious perpetrators; Bello Turji, a 31-year-old former herder turned criminal kingpin. Turji, accused of mass killings, kidnappings, cattle theft, and extortion, has now entered into yet another peace agreement with the government. The deal, reached last month, is intended to bring calm to Shinkafi district, a region long plagued by bandit attacks. According to a conflict monitoring report for the United Nations sighted by…
A FEW months after the NCC gave the green light for a 50% increase in telecom tariffs, complaints have surged from users across Nigeria, who say data costs more, works less effectively, and drains at an alarming rate. News Point Nigeria explores the situation. The tariff adjustment, announced by NCC spokesman Reuben Muoka in a statement, was justified as a necessary step to bridge the gap between rising operational costs and static rates that had remained unchanged since 2013. While the regulator said the increase was aimed at sustaining service delivery and supporting infrastructure investment, many Nigerians say they now…