NGO urges Saraki to support retrial of 2018 Offa robbery case to clear his name amid fresh allegations A civil society organisation has called on former Senate President Bukola Saraki to support the reopening of the 2018 Offa bank robbery case in court, saying a full retrial would provide him an opportunity to clear his […]

Commissioners urge stronger agricultural insurance as firms disburse ₦396.7m to farmers over climate losses Agriculture commissioners across Nigeria have called for stronger and more inclusive agricultural insurance systems following the disbursement of ₦396.7 million in climate-related insurance claims to smallholder farmers by Leadway Assurance, PULA Advisors, and the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU). The […]

Troops dismantle illegal arms factory in Plateau, arrest two suspects in Operation Enduring Peace raid Troops under Operation Enduring Peace have raided and dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing hub in Plateau State, arresting two suspects and recovering rifles and equipment used in the production of weapons.The operation, carried out in Langtang North Local Government Area, […]

Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo dies after slumping during match in Kaduna Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has died at the age of 40 after reportedly slumping during a football match in Kaduna State on Friday morning. Eneramo, who represented Nigeria at international level and enjoyed a successful club career across Africa, Europe, […]

Dangote Targets 650,000bpd Refinery in East Africa as Continental Industrial Drive Expands Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to construct a 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery in East Africa, mirroring the scale of his flagship Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria, as part of a broader strategy to deepen industrial capacity across the continent. Dangote […]

FG Begins Talks With Oil Marketers and Airlines Over Soaring Jet A1 Prices Amid Threat The Federal Government has commenced urgent dialogue with oil marketers and airline operators over the rising cost of aviation fuel Jet A1 following growing concerns that domestic carriers may either suspend flight operations or significantly increase airfares. The development comes […]

Nigerian Military Inaugurates Court-Martial for 36 Alleged Coup Plotters The Nigerian military has officially inaugurated a General Court-Martial to try 36 personnel accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The development marks the formal commencement of internal disciplinary proceedings following months of investigation into the alleged coup […]

Falana Asks FG to Halt Court Martial of 36 Alleged Coup Plotters, Demands Trial at Federal High Court Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to suspend the planned court martial proceedings against 36 alleged coup plotters, insisting that they should instead be prosecuted before the Federal High Court. Falana, […]

Alleged Murder Court Adjourns Trial of ‘Killaboi’ After Power Outage Disrupts Proceedings The trial of Benjamin Nnayereugo, popularly known as ‘Killaboi’, was on Thursday stalled after proceedings were disrupted by a power outage in court. The interruption occurred during the cross-examination stage, where the court had begun hearing key questions before electricity failure brought the […]

Tinubu Assures UAE and Gulf States of Nigeria’s Solidarity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s solidarity with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf nations affected by spillover tensions from the ongoing US/Israel Iran conflict, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to global peace, stability, and restraint. The President made the remarks during […]

Tinubu Receives Letters of Credence from Foreign Envoys at Presidential Villa, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received Letters of Credence from several envoys designated to Nigeria during a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, reaffirming Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements with the international community. The ceremony featured the presentation of credentials by newly […]

Troops Kill 24 Boko Haram Fighters, Repel Night Attack In Yobe Community Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed at least 24 Boko Haram fighters after successfully repelling a coordinated night assault on Kukareta community in Yobe State, reinforcing ongoing military efforts to contain insurgent activities in Nigeria’s North-East. Military sources disclosed that the terrorists […]

Boko Haram 72-Hour Deadline Lapses as 12 Escape; 404 Captives Still Feared Held in Borno Anxiety has gripped communities in northeastern Nigeria after the 72-hour ultimatum issued by Boko Haram expired, with the fate of 404 abducted persons still uncertain following the escape of 12 captives during military operations. The incident relates to the mass […]

APC Tightens Coordination as Tinubu Leads Consultations, Adjusts Primaries and Redeploys Governors Ahead of 2027 Elections Fresh political signals indicate that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are intensifying internal coordination through high-level consultations, revised primary schedules, and strategic political repositioning of key actors ahead of the 2027 general elections. The […]

Electoral Act 2026 Sparks Controversy As Consensus Candidacy Raises Democracy Concerns Nigeria’s newly introduced Electoral Act 2026 is generating nationwide debate following concerns that its nomination framework may weaken internal democracy within political parties and fuel instability ahead of future elections The legislation limits political party nominations strictly to direct primaries, indirect primaries, and consensus […]

Zulum Commends Tinubu’s ₦68bn Approval For Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving ₦68 billion operational funding support for the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP), describing the intervention as critical to restoring stability and economic recovery in the state.The emergency power project, initiated in […]

NAFDAC Busts Illegal Alcohol Syndicates In Lagos, Seizes ₦350 Million Fake Products Nigeria’s fight against counterfeit consumables has intensified as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) uncovered two illegal alcohol production syndicates operating in Lagos State. According to the agency, enforcement operatives raided facilities located within the Trade Fair Complex […]

Nigeria’s 2026 investment summit targets $500bn commitments in push toward $1tn economy and global Abuja hub status Nigeria is positioning itself for a major economic push as the upcoming 2026 World Investment Summit in Abuja is expected to attract over $500 billion in investment commitments, forming part of the country’s broader ambition to build a […]

TINUBU REAFFIRMS RENEWED HOPE AGENDA IN SOCIAL MEDIA STATEMENT AS PRESIDENCY HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has, via an official social media post from the Presidency, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing continued reforms across the economy, governance, and national development priorities. The statement, shared on the official Presidency account, […]

MIKE MAKINDE CLINCHES DOAM FOUNDATION GOLF TITLE WITH 65 NETT IN LAGOS Mike Makinde has emerged winner of the 15th DOAM Foundation Golf Tournament, delivering a standout performance at the Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Section in Lagos with an impressive 65 nett score. The closely contested tournament saw Makinde outplay strong challengers including Paul Tijani […]

TINUBU AND JONATHAN HOLD CLOSED-DOOR TALKS AT ASO VILLA ON REGIONAL AND CONTINENTAL ISSUES President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in what officials describe as part of ongoing high-level consultations on West African and broader continental developments. The meeting, held behind […]

FG ARRAIGNS SIX OVER ALLEGED COUP PLOT AGAINST PRESIDENT TINUBU AS COURT ORDERS ACCELERATED TRIAL The Federal Government has arraigned six individuals, including retired senior military officers and a serving police inspector, over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, in a high-profile treason and terrorism case before the Federal High Court […]

INEC Verifies Labour Party Leadership, PDP Faction Unveils 2027 Election Timetable The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has verified the leadership structure and official records of the Labour Party (LP), as political preparations intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. INEC officials visited the Labour Party national secretariat to examine party documentation and leadership credentials, […]

CABINET SHAKEUP, RESIGNATIONS HEIGHTEN ANXIETY AS TINUBU RESTRUCTURES GOVERNMENT A wave of cabinet reshuffles and political resignations has heightened uncertainty within Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC), following major changes initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Presidency confirmed that recent exits from the cabinet were largely tied to political […]