‘I lost a true friend, political ally,’ Wike mourns Dan Orbih
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has mourned the death of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman (South South), Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, describing him as…
EFCC freezes suspicious public funds, traces transfers to crypto wallets
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has defended the agency’s decision to temporarily freeze suspicious accounts, saying the commission must act before public funds…
Nine names, one lobbyist: Questions trail Atiku’s $1.2m Washington man
The background, academic credentials and professional history of Karl Von Batten, the Nigerian-born lobbyist recently engaged by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, have come under scrutiny amid questions surrounding his identity,…
NIGCOMSAT satellites to track criminals, boost military communications
The upcoming NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B satellites will help Nigeria strengthen its fight against insecurity by improving surveillance capabilities and providing secure communication channels for troops operating in remote areas, the…
Army rescues NYSC members, other kidnap victims in Kogi
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies and local security groups, have rescued 21 kidnapped victims in Kogi State, with the majority reportedly being members of…
EFCC recovers ₦1.23trn, secures 10,872 convictions in three years
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured 10,872 convictions and recovered more than ₦1.23 trillion in its first 34 months under the leadership of its Executive Chairman, Ola…
Opposition parties: G100 pushes single-term transition government
The G100 has proposed a Government of National Competence anchored on a single four-year transition term as part of efforts to unite Nigeria’s opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general…
Sylva dumps APC after being linked to alleged coup plot
Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the party’s departure from the ideals on which…
Wike hosts Fubara in first meeting since reconciliation
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Sunday hosted Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara at his residence in Port Harcourt, in their first meeting since Fubara withdrew from the 2027 governorship race.…
Tinubu urges AU action on South Africa xenophobic attacks
President Bola Tinubu has called on the African Union (AU) to take collective action against recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks targeting Africans and other foreign nationals in South Africa. Tinubu…