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…
Tinubu accepts resignation of Science and Technology Minister Geoffrey Nnaji over forgery allegations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following forgery allegations leveled against him. Nnaji, who was appointed to the…
Breaking: Tinubu lifts State of Emergency in Rivers, restores Fubara, lawmakers
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced the end of the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, declaring that normal democratic governance will resume at midnight, September 17, 2025. The…
Flash: Presidential aide sacked ‘with immediate effect’
The Presidency has announced the disengagement of Fegho John Umunubo from his role as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President). According…
Flash: Former IGP Solomon Arase dies at Abuja hospital
Reports say a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja. As at the time of filing this report, there has been no…
Breaking: Immigration Service hikes international passport fee to ₦100,000
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a major upward review of the cost of obtaining international passports, effective September 1, 2025. Under the new tariff, a 32-page passport with…