The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession…
Bill, Hillary Clinton Agree to Testify in House Epstein Investigation
Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have agreed to testify in a House of Representatives investigation linked to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey…
NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results, 71.63% Record Five Credits Including Maths, English
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for external candidates, with 71.63 per cent achieving five credits and above, including English Language…
Police Arrest Amasiri Coordinator, Two Monarchs Over Ebonyi Killings
Police authorities in Ebonyi State have arrested the Coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre, Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, alongside two traditional rulers, in connection with the recent killings in Okporojo community, Edda Local Government Area…
Gunmen Abduct Two Residents of Ora-Igbomina in Osun State
Two residents of Ora-Igbomina in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State have been abducted by unknown gunmen, police have confirmed. The victims, Tayese Adeyeye and Sunday Adewumi, were reportedly kidnapped around…
Buba Galadima Credits Late Buhari for Abba Yusuf’s Kano Governorship Victory
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has credited the late former President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring Abba Kabir Yusuf became governor of Kano State. Speaking on Arise…
Lagos Officials Defend Safety Measures Amid Makoko Demolition Backlash
Lagos State government officials held a tense media briefing on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Ikeja to address concerns over the ongoing Makoko demolition. The briefing…
Super Eagles’ Ademola Lookman Completes €40m Move to Atlético Madrid
Nigeria’s Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has completed a high-profile transfer from Atalanta to Spanish giants Atlético Madrid, with both clubs confirming a full agreement. The 28-year-old has signed a long-term contract…
Six Dead, 23 Injured in Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Crash
Six passengers have died and 23 others were injured in a road crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, near the Four Square Camp, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. FRSC Public…
Those Who Benefit Most from Nigeria Least Committed to Its Development — Gambari
Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has said his three years in the Buhari administration gave him a deeper understanding of Nigeria, particularly the paradox that those…
US Targets 79 Convicted Nigerians in ‘Worst-of-the-Worst’ Deportation Drive
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport at least 79 convicted Nigerians listed on its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal aliens register. Findings on the DHS website on Monday…
Daily Killings in Nigeria Unmatched Anywhere in the World — Kukah
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Reverend Matthew Kukah, has raised fresh concerns over persistent killings across Nigeria, describing the scale and frequency of the violence as unmatched anywhere…
Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Fixes March 2026 National Convention in Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bloc aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its national convention in Abuja, where a…
FG to Share Electricity Subsidy Costs with States, LGs from 2026
The Federal Government has announced plans to end the long-standing practice of bearing electricity subsidy costs alone, unveiling a framework that will distribute the burden among federal, state, and local governments beginning…
Canada’s Newfoundland and Labrador Opens Virtual Recruitment Event for Skilled Foreign Workers
Employers in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, are set to recruit skilled foreign workers through a virtual immigration and recruitment event scheduled for Wednesday, February 11. Information published on the Newfoundland and Labrador…
Yelwata Attack: Nine Suspects Plead Not Guilty to Terrorism Charges
Nine suspects accused of involvement in the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State on Monday pleaded not guilty to a 57-count amended charge bordering on terrorism before the Federal High Court in…
Diezani Alison-Madueke Bribery Trial Resumes in London
Proceedings resume on Monday in London in the corruption and bribery trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. Alison-Madueke has denied multiple charges linked to alleged misconduct during her time overseeing…
PDP Pledges Unity and Strong Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Caretaker National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has said the party is intensifying efforts to strengthen internal cohesion and build broad political alliances ahead of the…
Atiku Meets ADP Leadership Amid 2027 Election Speculations
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar held talks with the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Yabagi Yusuf Sani, and other senior party executives on Saturday at his Abuja residence. The…
Governor Yusuf’s Defection to APC Adds New Twist to Kano Emirship Crisis
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has injected fresh uncertainty into Kano’s prolonged emirship crisis, raising questions about whether the political shift will help resolve the…