Police debunk viral terror alert in Abuja, arrest suspect
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed as false a viral video alleging an ongoing terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, describing the claim as misleading and malicious.…
Tinubu mourns soldiers killed in Borno attack, calls for national support for military
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of officer and soldiers from the 29 Task Force Brigade under Operation HADIN KAI following a coordinated terrorist attack on…
Terrorists attack Borno military base, soldiers killed
Terrorists on Thursday launched a coordinated attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, killing an unspecified number of Nigerian soldiers. In a statement, Michael Onoja, director of defence…
US evacuates non-essential embassy staff over Nigeria insecurity
The United States has authorised the departure of non-emergency personnel and their families from its embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security conditions in parts of Nigeria. The directive, issued by…
Media lies biggest threat to 2027 elections — INEC chairman warns
Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has cautioned that misinformation—especially when amplified by the media—could pose the most serious threat to Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Speaking…
Opposition leaders storm INEC HQ over ADC derecognition crisis
Leaders and members of the opposition coalition within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday staged a protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja,…
Donald Trump announces conditional two-week ceasefire with Iran
A tentative de-escalation in Middle East tensions has emerged after Donald Trump announced a conditional two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The ceasefire, which is tied to…
Former Obidient member reveals Peter Obi admitted election loss
A social media user, Lawrence Okoro, who claims to be a former member of the Obidient Movement, has alleged that Peter Obi privately admitted losing the 2023 presidential election. The…
South-East former governors forum launched, backs Tinubu’s infrastructure drive
A new political platform, the South-East Former Governors Forum, has been inaugurated in Enugu, bringing together past leaders from the region to support current administrations and contribute to national development.…
Wike orders arrest over Jikwoyi building collapse, moves to seize land
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a collapsed multi-storey building in Jikwoyi, Abuja, and directed that the…