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Politicians have your religious leaders on payroll – Aisha Yesufu tells Nigerians

Daily Post Nigeria

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July 13, 2026

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Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has claimed that Nigerian politicians have some religious leaders on their payroll. Yesufu made this claim in a post on her verified X handle on Monday. She was reacting to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, leading a prayer session. “Nigerians want to pray their way to good governance! The same [] Politicians have your religious leaders on payroll – Aisha Yesufu tells Nigerians

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Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 26, 2026

Public Service Week: Cleric Pleads For Improved Welfare Package 

The Chief Imam, National Mosque, Abuja, Professor Muhammad Adam, has made a passionate plea to the Nigerian Government for an improved welfare package for Civil Servants across the country. Imam Adam made the plea at the National Mosque in an interview with journalists, shortly after the Jumma’at prayers, as part of activities marking the 2026 [] The post Public Service Week: Cleric Pleads For Improved Welfare Package appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 22, 2026

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Ekiti State Governor and Governor-elect, Biodun Oyebanji,non Sunday held a closed-door meeting with the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in the June 20 election, Wole Oluyede, at his Ikere-Ekiti countryhome. The meeting was attended by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and some leaders of the All Progressives Congress [] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

Why we chose education over monuments in preserving Buhari’s legacy, by ex-first lady

Former First Lady Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, said the greatest legacy of her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, was his unwavering commitment to education and human capital development. She said this as she performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Computer Science Complex at Al-Qalam University, Katsina. The project is being financed from The post Why we chose education over monuments in preserving Buhari’s legacy, by ex-first lady appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

YNaija

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· Jul 3, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Hanks Anuku Speaks After Viral Video Triggers Concern in Nigerians

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Hanks Anuku speaks after viral video triggers concern in Nigerians Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has responded to a viral video that appeared to show him in distress, insisting that he is doing well and... Read More Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Hanks Anuku Speaks After Viral Video Triggers Concern in Nigerians on YNaija

Vanguard News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Wike’s performance, work ethic set him apart – Okotie-Eboh

Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh, son of ex-finance Minister, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, has described Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, as one of the most influential, outspoken and result-oriented political figures in contemporary Nigeria. Okotie-Eboh hailed Wile, saying he has established a reputation as a leader who prioritises performance and delivery. He added the FCT Minister should be [] The post Wike’s performance, work ethic set him apart – Okotie-Eboh appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 10, 2026

SK Hynix Rises After Record US Offering | The Close 7/10/2026

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Winnie Cisar, CreditSights Global Head of Strategy, John Medina, Moody's Ratings SVP, Global Project and Infrastructure Finance, Tom Fitzgerald, TD Cowen VP, Equity Research, Gary Gensler, Former SEC Chair, Jeffrey Sherman, DoubleLine Capital Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Macrae Sykes, Gabelli Funds Portfolio Manager, Chad Mumm, Pro Shop Co-Founder and President, Nora Wittstruck, SP Global Ratings Chief Analytical Officer for Governments, and Michael Chang, Clear Health CEO. (Source: Bloomberg)

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Guinée : Mamadi Doumbouya nomme deux hauts cadres à la tête de la Centrale d’Achat de l’Etat

Dans un décret publié à la télévision nationale dans la soirée de ce mercredi, 1er juillet 2026, le président Mamadi Doumbouya a procédé à la nomination de deux hauts cadres au ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et du Budget. Il s’agit de Fatoumata Keïta et Thierno Barry. Ils ont été nommés respectivement directrice générale de [] The post Guinée : Mamadi Doumbouya nomme deux hauts cadres à la tête de la Centrale d’Achat de l’Etat first appeared on Guineematin.com.

The Guardian

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· Jul 9, 2026

Furore in Nigeria over fake federal agency set up in government HQ

President orders investigation after fictitious body given funding, triggering renewed scrutiny of alleged corruptionA fictitious federal entity that was allocated 1.3bn naira (£700,000) in Nigeria’s 2026 budget has precipitated a political storm in Africa’s largest democracy in the run-up to a general election set for January.The fake agency came to light last October when Femi Gbajabiamila, the president’s chief of staff, wrote to the police alleging that his signature, along with official seals and reference numbers, had been forged by Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who was claiming to have been appointed by the presidency to head the presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC). Continue reading...

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jun 22, 2026

Mumuni celebrates new Madakin Raya Kasar Nupe, Sani Musa, praises his loyalty and leadership

* Says he is more than a brother, most trusted confidant A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Amb. Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has described Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, as one of the most trustworthy, humane and dependable political figures in Nigeria, saying the lawmaker is more of a brother than a friend to [] The post Mumuni celebrates new Madakin Raya Kasar Nupe, Sani Musa, praises his loyalty and leadership appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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Related coverage for "Politicians have your religious leaders on payroll – Aisha Yesufu tells Nigerians": Voice of Nigeria — Public Service Week: Cleric Pleads For Improved Welfare Package . Daily Post Nigeria — Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning. Dateline Nigeria — Why we chose education over monuments in preserving Buhari’s legacy, by ex-first lady. YNaija — Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Hanks Anuku Speaks After Viral Video Triggers Concern in Nigerians. Vanguard News — Wike’s performance, work ethic set him apart – Okotie-Eboh. Bloomberg — SK Hynix Rises After Record US Offering | The Close 7/10/2026. Guineematin.com — Guinée : Mamadi Doumbouya nomme deux hauts cadres à la tête de la Centrale d’Achat de l’Etat. The Guardian — Furore in Nigeria over fake federal agency set up in government HQ. Muslim News Nigeria — Mumuni celebrates new Madakin Raya Kasar Nupe, Sani Musa, praises his loyalty and leadership