Niger faults school for ignoring security warnings as gunmen abduct students in Agwara
The Niger State Government has condemned the abduction of pupils and staff of St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, expressing concern that the school resumed operations despite…
Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu sentenced to life imprisonment after decade-long trial
In a landmark ruling that caps ten turbulent years of legal battles, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People…
Tinubu pauses trips to G20, AU–EU summits, orders massive security deployment to Kwara
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his planned trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 20th G20 Summit and his subsequent visit to Luanda, Angola, for the 7th AU–EU Summit, citing…
PDP convention in Ibadan explodes in drama as Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu are expelled
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday expelled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose; and former National Secretary, Senator Samuel…
In strong message, Tinubu vows steadfast fight against terrorism amid U.S. CPC pressure
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s determination to eradicate terrorism and defend its sovereignty, following renewed pressure from the United States after President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as…
Trump orders Pentagon to ‘prepare for vicious action’ as U.S.–Nigeria row over ‘religious violence’ escalates
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has instructed the Department of Defense to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria, intensifying a dispute after accusing Abuja of…
Breaking: Tinubu removes Maryam Sanda, other high-profile convicts from pardon list
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the removal of Maryam Sanda — who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello — from the federal pardon…
Breaking: Tinubu sacks Musa, other service chiefs | Appoints replacements
President Bola Tinubu has announced a major shake-up in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs in a bid to strengthen the country’s national security architecture. According…
Breaking: Council of State approves Tinubu’s nomination of Joash Amupitan as new INEC chairman
The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The approval followed…
Flash: Christopher Kolade, renowned broadcaster and statesman, dies at 92
The family of the revered Nigerian statesman, Dr. Christopher Kolade, has announced his peaceful passing at the age of 92. According to a family statement, he died on Wednesday, October…