The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised the alarm over what it described as mixed signals and unclear decisions by the Senate on amendments to the Electoral Act, warning that the situation…
One Killed as Gunmen Attack Koro Community in Kwara State
At least one person has been confirmed dead after gunmen attacked Koro community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The assault, believed to have been carried out by suspected terrorists…
IPOB Announces Permanent Cancellation of Monday Sit-at-Home in South-East
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent suspension of the Monday sit-at-home order across the South-East, effective from February 9, 2026. The announcement was made on Sunday by…
Akpabio Urges Politicians to Lead by Example in Fight Against Godfatherism
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on politicians who publicly denounce godfatherism but privately benefit from it to demonstrate credibility through their actions. Speaking on Saturday at the launch of The Burdens…
Kwankwasiyya Movement Hails Political Appointees Who Resigned in Support of Kwankwaso
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has commended political appointees who voluntarily stepped down from their positions in solidarity with the group’s leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a statement released by the Movement’s spokesperson,…
Nigerians React to President Tinubu’s 23-Day Foreign Trips in January 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent spate of foreign trips has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians, who are questioning the timing and purpose of his extensive travels. According to reports, Tinubu spent a…
Plateau State Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak, Four Deaths Recorded
Plateau State has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever across seven local government areas, with 11 confirmed cases and four fatalities since December 2025. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Baamlong,…
Nigerian Footballer Saburi Adeniji Dies After Battle with Brain Stem Injury
Saburi Adeniji, a Nigerian footballer and left winger for Kings Park Rangers Football Club, has passed away following complications from a severe brain stem injury. Adeniji, widely known as Ola, died on…
Ghana Recalls High Commissioner to Nigeria Over Alleged Electoral Malpractice
Ghanaian President John Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of the country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Ahmed, following allegations linking him to electoral irregularities during the parliamentary primary election in the…
Akpabio Defends Electoral Act Amendment, Denies Removal of E-Transmission
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has pushed back against criticism of the National Assembly over the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act, arguing that lawmakers are being unfairly judged while the legislative process…
Wike Takes Swipe at ‘Betrayers’, Declares Rivers Solid for Tinubu 2027
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday warned elected public officials against backing acts of disloyalty while attempting to impose successors, saying such actions often rebound on those who…
Tinubu to Visit UK on State Visit March 18–19
President Bola Tinubu is set to undertake a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026, after receiving a formal invitation from King Charles III. The British…
Host Countries May Reject Tinubu’s Envoys Over Short Tenure
Uncertainty surrounds many of President Bola Tinubu’s newly nominated ambassadors, as several host countries may be reluctant to accept them over concerns about the short length of their prospective tenure. Senior Presidency…
Arteta Hails Gyokeres as Arsenal Extend Premier League Lead with Sunderland Win
Mikel Arteta praised Viktor Gyokeres for reaching the “highest level” of his performance after the striker scored twice in Arsenal’s commanding 3-0 victory over Sunderland on Saturday. The win extended Arsenal’s lead…
Gunmen Kill Three, Abduct Priest and 10 Others in Predawn Attack in Northwest Nigeria
Gunmen killed three residents and kidnapped 11 others — among them a Catholic priest — in an early-morning raid in northwest Nigeria on Saturday, according to church authorities. The attackers stormed the…
Shettima Visits Kwara Community After Deadly Attack
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday visited Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, following a violent attack that claimed the lives of at least 75 residents. The visit…
Rivers Leaders Say They Don’t Need Governors to Support President Tinubu
The Rivers State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, headed by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has asserted that local leaders in the state are fully capable of mobilizing…
ADC Blames Tinubu Government for Security Collapse After Kwara Massacre
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the killing of about 170 people in Kaiama, Kwara State, describing it as evidence of a total security breakdown under President Bola Tinubu. In a…
Nigeria, US Deepen Military Collaboration Amid Rising Security Concerns
Nigeria and the United States have expanded their military partnership, following heightened security threats and international attention over violence in the country. The collaboration intensified after US President Donald Trump re-designated Nigeria…
Man Indicted for Threatening to Kill US Vice President During Ohio Visit
A federal grand jury has indicted a 33-year-old Ohio man over an alleged threat to assassinate US Vice President JD Vance during a visit to the state earlier this year, the Justice…