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21 October, 2026
Former Footballer Emmanuel Emenike Alleges Attack on His Hospital in Imo State

Former Nigerian international Emmanuel Emenike has spoken of his pain after reports of violence at Emenike Hospital in Imo State on 21 October 2026. The...

21 October, 2026
EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged $626,282 Fraud in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Ikoyi, on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, arraigned Abraham Idowu Abiara before Justice Ismail Ijelu...

21 October, 2026
NDLEA Arraigns Two Alleged Methamphetamine Kingpins Before Enugu Federal High Court

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arraigned two alleged kingpins, Chukwu Christopher also known as Brown and Chukwu Monday also known as George, before...

21 October, 2026
NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Alcohol Factory in Aba as Presidency Warns of Death Penalty

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks production facility at No. 25 Omenazu Street...

20 October, 2026
EFCC arrests Abuja businessman over alleged 120 million dollar fraud of Ukrainian investor

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Innocent Ozoemena Ezuma, a 57 year old Abuja based businessman, over allegations that he defrauded a Ukrainian...

20 October, 2026
EFCC Arraigns Four for Alleged Forty Four Million Seven Hundred Thousand Naira Contract Fraud

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four persons before Justice Muhammad Maina of the Borno State High...

16 October, 2026
US Sanctions Cuban State Bank Over Links to Iran

The United States has imposed sanctions on Banco Internacional de Comercio S.A. (BICSA), a bank owned by the Cuban state, accusing it of providing services...

14 October, 2026
Ghana Repatriates 120 Nigerian Nationals Rescued from Cybercrime Setups

Ghana has completed the repatriation of 120 Nigerian nationals who were rescued during a major operation against cybercrime networks operating in the country. The return...

13 October, 2026
INEC Clarifies Omission of Candidates from 2027 Governorship List After Supreme Court Ruling

The Independent National Electoral Commission has clarified why some candidates were left off the final list for the 2027 Governorship election. In a press statement...

13 October, 2026
NDLEA arrests 83 year old grandmother with methamphetamine and intercepts South African with Thai cannabis

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an 83 year old grandmother in Abia State for the second time with consignments of methamphetamine and...

11 October, 2026
US Forces Disable Cargo Vessel Attempting to Breach Iranian Blockade

United States Central Command forces disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman on 10 October after its crew ignored repeated warnings and...

10 October, 2026
Trump Calls for New Ukrainian President After Striking Diesel Deal with Russia

United States President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine should replace President Volodymyr Zelensky with a new leader capable of reaching an agreement with Russia....

10 October, 2026
EFCC Recovers $104,950 for United States Based Businesswoman in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered and returned a total of $104,950 to Mrs Adeshola Oshilaja, a businesswoman based in the United...

8 October, 2026
Microsoft suspended from green card programme over fraud claims, Vance says

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from a federal programme that lets employers seek permanent residence, commonly called a green card, for staff who enter...

7 October, 2026
Keyamo and Air Chief agree closer civil and military aviation safety collaboration after Igbokoda tragedy

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, have agreed to...

7 October, 2026
Shettima arrives in Addis Ababa for Nigeria–Ethiopia nutrition leadership exchange

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as head of the Nigerian delegation to the Nigeria Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange Forum, which...

6 October, 2026
EFCC Arraigns Man Over Alleged 5,000 Dollar Fraud in Enugu

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Raheem Abiodun Wasiu before Justice H. O. Eya of the Enugu...

6 October, 2026
Twenty five inflatable boats seized at East Midlands Airport before they could reach Channel smugglers

National Crime Agency and Border Force officers have seized 25 inflatable boats that were due to be shipped to gangs involved in people smuggling across...

6 October, 2026
President Tinubu declares three days of national mourning after Air Force plane crash

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning for Nigerian Air Force personnel who died in the crash of a military aircraft...

5 October, 2026
President Tinubu mourns Air Force personnel after Ondo jet crash and orders a full investigation

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the crash on Monday morning of a Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 jet near a naval base...

5 October, 2026
Liberian woman charged in Minnesota over alleged false claim of United States citizenship

MINNEAPOLIS, 5 October 2026 A Liberian national, Bhator Konah Bryant, aged 61, has been charged in the United States with making a false claim of...

5 October, 2026
Court adjourns Suswam’s N3.1 billion trial to 6 November as EFCC alleges delay tactics

The trial of a former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja could not continue...

5 October, 2026
US Air Force Withdraws All Bombers From RAF Fairford After Suspected Terror Attack

The United States Air Force has withdrawn all bomber aircraft from RAF Fairford following a suspected terror attack at the base last month, the Pentagon...

4 October, 2026
APC Mocks Amaechi Over Late Mother Medication Claim, Labels Him A Loafer

The All Progressives Congress has launched a scathing attack on former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a loafer who is unable to...

4 October, 2026
NDLEA arrests Philip Tunde at Lagos airport with 4.80 kilograms of cocaine bound for Milan

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 38 year old businessman, Philip Tunde, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos,...

3 October, 2026
Flydubai co pilot named as Hamam Alhamami after cockpit attack on Tel Aviv flight

The Flydubai co pilot accused of attacking the captain of a Dubai to Tel Aviv flight has been identified in multiple reports as Hamam Alhamami,...

2 October, 2026
Eritrean pilot jailed for 18 months after ferrying 27 people across the Channel

An Eritrean man has been jailed for 18 months after piloting an overcrowded small boat carrying 27 people, including six children, across the English Channel....

1 October, 2026
UK: Employers face £60,000 fines and prison for hiring illegal delivery riders

From today, employers caught hiring delivery riders or other zero hours workers who have no right to work in the United Kingdom can be fined...

1 October, 2026
EFCC arraigns Christopher Elendu Enyinnwa over alleged N30.14 million fraud

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, arraigned a businessman, Christopher Elendu Enyinnwa, before Justice...

1 October, 2026
EFCC Declares Isaac Chinyere Mbalaso Wanted Over Alleged Fraud Offences

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared Isaac Chinyere Mbalaso wanted in connection with alleged financial offences. In a public notice issued on Wednesday,...

30 September, 2026
Captain Smit Machchhar hailed as hero after fighting off cockpit attacker on flydubai flight to Tel Aviv

An Indian airline captain has been praised as a hero after he fought back against a stabbing attack in the cockpit of a flydubai flight...

30 September, 2026
US War Secretary names Elon Musk, Newt Gingrich and Palmer Luckey to lead Project Meridian

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has named Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich as co-leaders...

30 September, 2026
Israeli passengers and off-duty pilots avert suspected mid-air attack on Tel Aviv-bound flight

A Flydubai passenger aircraft travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the...

29 September, 2026
EFCC investigates passenger arrested with $265,000 undeclared cash at Kano airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has begun investigating a passenger arrested with $265,000 in undeclared currency at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The suspect,...

29 September, 2026
President Tinubu Ends Working Vacation and Flies First to Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation in Europe and departed Paris for Nigeria on Tuesday. His aircraft is expected to land at...

29 September, 2026
Otedola hails Tinubu’s reforms after private dinner in Paris

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic programme after a private dinner with the Nigerian leader in Paris on Monday evening....

28 September, 2026
INEC to begin PVC collection on 9 October as chairman orders officials to close operational gaps

Kaduna The Independent National Electoral Commission will begin collection of permanent voter cards on 9 October, the commission chairman Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, announced...

27 September, 2026
Air Peace cancels Abuja to Maiduguri flight after fuel delay and sunset limit

Air Peace has cancelled its Abuja to Maiduguri service of Saturday 26 September 2026 after a fuel shortage delayed operations in the capital and air...

25 September, 2026
Peter Obi rejects Anambra debt claims and says official records contradict the US$123 million figure

Former Anambra governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi has said he has no disagreement with Governor Chukwuma Soludo and has rejected claims...

25 September, 2026
Moghalu rejects listing on Atiku 2027 policy team

Professor Kingsley Moghalu has said he was neither consulted nor gave consent for his name to appear on former vice president Atiku Abubakar’s policy team...

24 September, 2026
Editorial: Tinubu, UNGA and the America he would not enter

It is no longer news that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Vice President Kashim...

23 September, 2026
Air Peace offers 25 per cent ticket discount after aborted Lagos–Enugu flight

Lagos, 23 September 2026 Air Peace has offered human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong a 25 per cent discount on a one-way domestic ticket, exclusive of...

23 September, 2026
Nigeria: Dirty deeds. How top Nigerian officials bought a piece of America

Abuja An investigation published on Tuesday has linked 61 current and former Nigerian officials to 284 properties in the United States worth nearly $271 million,...

20 September, 2026
Atiku demands explanation for Tinubu third successive absence from UN General Assembly

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded that President Bola Tinubu explain his decision to miss the United Nations General Assembly for the third year...

20 September, 2026
Shettima to lead Nigeria at UNGA after Jimoh Ibrahim said Tinubu would sit close to Trump

Vice-President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New...

20 September, 2026
Kemi Badenoch: drill North Sea oil and gas after Saudi pipeline attack

London, 20 September 2026 Kemi Badenoch has accused the Prime Minister and his Cabinet of burying their heads in the sand as fresh disruption to...

19 September, 2026
Ebonyi State Governor Sacks Works Commissioner

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has sacked the Commissioner for Works Stanley Lebechi Mbam. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary Monday Uzor announced the development in...

17 September, 2026
EFCC warns POS operators to stop aiding fraudsters and money-launderers

Abuja 17 September 2026 Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has warned point-of-sale operators to stop helping fraudsters, money-launderers and those who move ransom and...

17 September, 2026
EFCC begins investigation after suspect seized with fake $212,200 in Kano

NDLEA officers made the arrest on Maiduguri Road and later handed the man and the notes to Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, which has warned the public...

16 September, 2026
Which reparations? As Africa leads a global slavery claim, critics say stolen wealth at home must come first

ADDIS ABABA / ACCRA : African governments are now at the centre of the most organised international campaign for slavery and colonial reparations in a...

11 September, 2026
Twelve stranded Nigerians fly home after private group buys tickets

Lagos — Twelve Nigerians who were left behind after the last Federal Government evacuation flight from South Africa have arrived in Lagos, after a Johannesburg-based...

22 August, 2026
Editorial: Good Morning, Tony: Hierarchy, Training and the Performance of Respect in Nigeria

A young graduate trainee at United Bank for Africa was asking a question during the Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) when she said, “Good morning,...

18 August, 2026
NDLEA dismantles major cocaine cartel using Nigeria as transit hub to UK, Europe and Asia

Lagos — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking cartel that used Nigeria as a transit hub for shipments...

11 August, 2026
Davido appeals to Trump over fears of violence in Osun governorship election

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, known as Davido, has called on United States President Donald Trump and the international community to pay close attention to the...

2 June, 2026
INEC Launches Investigation into Alleged Misuse of CVR Database Credentials

No evidence of external hacking or breach of wider voter records, Commission says Abuja, 2 June 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun...

21 April, 2026
Tinubu sacks Edun and Dangiwa in cabinet reshuffle, Elevates Oyedele as Finance Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, with two ministers departing and their successors named. According to a...

4 April, 2026
Obidient Movement Accuses Ruling Party of Plot to Sabotage Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Bid

Kano, Nigeria – 4 April 2026 The Obidient Movement Worldwide has issued a strongly worded press statement warning of a “sinister scheme” by Nigeria’s ruling...

21 March, 2026
Elon Musk offers to pay salaries of TSA staff amid US government funding impasse

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has stepped forward with an extraordinary proposal to cover the wages of thousands of unpaid Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, as...

21 March, 2026
Global Coalition Condemns Iran Over Attacks and Closure of Strait of Hormuz

A major international coalition has issued a strongly worded joint statement condemning Iran’s recent attacks on commercial vessels and its effective closure of the strategically...

23 November, 2025
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Reviving “Alpha Beta Revenue Cartel” Through New TSA Agent Appointment

Abuja 23 November 2025 Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has launched a blistering attack on the Federal Government,...

3 November, 2025
Femi Otedola Commends Tinubu for 15% Import Tariff on Petrol and Diesel

Lagos, Nigeria – Prominent Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has publicly praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for imposing a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol...

7 October, 2025
Minister Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Allegations

Abuja, 7 October 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following...

21 August, 2025
What Empty Nigeria booths in TICAD9 mean – Peter Obi

The empty Nigerian booths in the ongoing Ninth Tokyo International Conference, TICAD9, in Japan do not just define the empty promises of this government for...

15 August, 2025
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Strengthens Nigeria-India Relations

Lagos, Nigeria – 15 August 2025 – Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties during a recent visit by Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu,...

13 August, 2025
Tinubu to Embark on Two-Nation Visit to Japan and Brazil

Abuja, 13 August 2025 – President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Thursday, 14 August, for an official two-nation visit to Japan and...

6 August, 2025
Peter Obi Criticises Nigerian Government’s ₦712bn Airport Renovation

Lagos, Nigeria – 6 August 2025 – Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has lambasted the Federal Government of Nigeria for approving a ₦712.3 billion budget...

3 August, 2025
ADC Condemns Tinubu’s ₦712bn Airport Renovation

Lagos, 3 August 2025 – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has lambasted the Tinubu administration’s decision to allocate over ₦712 billion for the renovation of...

3 August, 2025
INEC Derecognises Abure-Led Labour Party Faction, Disqualifies Candidates

Abuja, 3 August 2025 – In a move that has deepened the rift within Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has...

29 July, 2025
Nigerian Governors Face Backlash for Lavish Spending

LAGOS, 29 July 2025 — As Nigerians grapple with severe economic challenges, a recent report by The Africa Report has sparked outrage by revealing that...

29 July, 2025
Nigeria’s Unsustainable Debt Trap: A Call for Fiscal Prudence- by Peter Obi

On July 22, 2025, the Nigerian Senate approved an additional $21 billion, €2.2 billion, ¥15 billion of external borrowing for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle. It...

28 July, 2025
Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Over Misleading Economic Data

Lagos, 28 July 2025 – Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of manipulating...

21 July, 2025
Elumelu Advocates People-Centred Leadership for Africa’s Sustainable Growth

Elumelu, the chairman of Heirs Holdings and the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, shared insights drawn from his extensive career in business and finance.

21 July, 2025
Edo Governor Denies Threatening Peter Obi

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has refuted allegations that he threatened former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, emphasising that his...

18 July, 2025
EFCC Busts Cybercrime Training Hub in Abia, Arrests 23

EFCC burst cyber Hub In Abia

18 July, 2025
President Tinubu Approves South East Investment Company

Abuja, Nigeria – 18 July 2025 – In a significant boost to economic development in Nigeria’s South East region, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved...

17 July, 2025
Governor Mbah Appoints New Commissioner-Nominees and Head of Service

In a significant move to bolster the state's administration, Enugu Governor Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has approved the appointment of six new commissioner-nominees, whose names...

14 July, 2025
Nigeria Declares Public Holiday in Honour of Late  Buhari

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, 15 July 2025, a public holiday to commemorate the life and legacy of the late former President...

13 July, 2025
Air Peace Flight Veers Off Runway in Port Harcourt, No Injuries Reported

An Air Peace aircraft operating flight P47190 from Lagos to Port Harcourt experienced a runway excursion shortly after landing at Port Harcourt International Airport on...

12 July, 2025
Calls Intensify for Investigation into Former NNPC Management Led by Mele Kyari

Calls Intensify for Investigation into Former NNPC Management Led by Mele Kyari

12 July, 2025
Nigeria Interior Ministry Announces Recruitment for Parastatals

The Ministry of Interior, Nigeria, has announced that recruitment into its parastatals will begin on Monday, 14 July 2025. The exercise aims to fill vacancies...

8 July, 2025
EFCC Arrests Nine Suspected Illegal Miners in Niger State

Kaduna, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended nine individuals suspected of illegal mining activities in Niger State, the agency announced...

8 July, 2025
US Announces Revised Visa Policy for Nigerian Travellers Amid Claims of Anti-Foreigner Sentiment

Abuja, 8 July 2025 – The United States Department of State has introduced changes to its non-immigrant visa policy, affecting Nigerian citizens among others. As...

8 July, 2025
EFCC Launches Probe into Suspect Over Undeclared £420,900

Kano, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a thorough investigation into Ahmad Salisu, who was apprehended by the Nigeria Customs...

8 July, 2025
Security Beefed Up at Nigeria National Assembly Ahead of Senator Natasha’s Resumption

Abuja, 8 July 2025 – The Nigeria National Assembly has heightened security measures in anticipation of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return to the Senate today, following...

7 July, 2025
Trump Threatens 10% Tariffs on BRICS as US Postpones Tariff Deadline

7 July 2025, Rio de Janeiro – US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade policy targeting countries aligned with the BRICS bloc, threatening...

1 July, 2025
Man Caught Hiding in Ceiling After Failed Hack Attempt at FCMB Bank

Lagos, Nigeria – 1 July 2025 In a scene straight out of a heist film, a man was apprehended at a First City Monument Bank...

1 July, 2025
Nigeria Welcomes Malawi’s Plan for Diplomatic Mission in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria – 30 June 2025 Nigeria and Malawi are set to strengthen their bilateral ties following a courtesy visit by Malawi’s Minister of Foreign...

1 July, 2025
Nigerians Charged in Major US Health Care Fraud Schemes

Washington, DC – The United States Department of Justice has announced charges against several Nigerian nationals implicated in large-scale health care fraud schemes targeting Medicare...

1 July, 2025
Rivers Sole Administrator Given 48-Hour Ultimatum on N24bn CCTV Budget

Abuja, 30 June 2025 – The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Rivers State has issued a stern 48-hour ultimatum to Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas...

30 June, 2025
Dangote Refinery Launches Free Nationwide Fuel Distribution

Dangote Refinery has announced the free nationwide distribution of refined petroleum products, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector. The refinery says it is...

29 June, 2025
Loyalty of Soldiers Pivotal to Nigerian Army Transformation

Abuja, Nigeria – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has underscored the indispensable role of soldiers’ loyalty in driving the transformation...

27 June, 2025
Tinubu Embarks on State Visit to Saint Lucia and Attends BRICS Summit in Brazil

  Abuja, 27 June 2025 – President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a significant diplomatic journey, departing Abuja on Saturday, 28 June 2025,...

27 June, 2025
NNPC Faces Sabotage Amid Long-Standing Corruption Claims

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has issued a stark public notice, alleging a coordinated sabotage campaign targeting its leadership. This comes amidst...

26 June, 2025
Lagos State Government Denies Involvement in Property Demolition

Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has firmly rejected claims by Mr. Peter Obi that it was responsible for the demolition of a property...

26 June, 2025
Nigeria’s New Tax Bills Signed into Law Amid Corruption Concerns

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would sign four transformative tax bills into law today, aiming to overhaul Nigeria’s tax and revenue system. These include the Nigeria...

22 June, 2025
African Stream Announces Closure Amid Censorship and Smears

22 June 2025, Nairobi – African Stream, a prominent Pan-African media platform, has announced it will cease operations on 1 July 2025, citing relentless censorship...

21 June, 2025
Tinubu Urges Economic Transformation in West Africa, Lacks Clear Plan

Abuja, 21 June 2025 – President Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to harness the region’s youthful population and vast mineral resources to...

20 June, 2025
African Women Exploited in Russian Alabuga Start Drone Factories

Young African women are lured to Russia with false job promises. The Alabuga Start programme targets women from poorer nations. It offers well-paid careers via...

18 June, 2025
Ghanaian President to Attend West African Economic Summit in Abuja

Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has confirmed his participation in the inaugural West African Economic Summit, scheduled for 20th-21st June 2025...

17 June, 2025
Nigeria’s Minister Invites Bénin President to West Africa Economic Summit

Cotonou, Bénin – On 17 June 2025, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, met with His Excellency Patrice Talon, President of the...

16 June, 2025
Dangote Petroleum Refinery to Begin Nationwide Distribution of PMS and Diesel

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the commencement of a significant national initiative to transform Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape. Effective 15th August 2025, the refinery will...

15 June, 2025
NDLEA Intensifies Crackdown on Drug Trafficking Across Nigeria

Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in its fight against drug trafficking, with a series of...

15 June, 2025
THE HOOD DOES NOT MAKE A MONK- By Umar Sani

Tomorrow, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will mark a significant milestone by laying the foundation stone for a new national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral...

14 June, 2025
Nigeria Police Extend Tinted Glass Permit Grace Period Amid Public Concerns

Abuja, 14 June 2025 – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has extended the grace period for enforcing tinted glass permit requirements until 12 August 2025,...

14 June, 2025
Peter Obi Praises Air Peace, Urges Support for Nigerian Businesses

London, 14 June 2025 – Peter Obi, a prominent Nigerian politician and former presidential candidate, has commended Air Peace for their professionalism and consistency on...

14 June, 2025
Concerns Raised Over Prayer Session in Federal Ministry of Agriculture

On 11 June 2025, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Abuja issued an internal circular inviting all staff to a solemn prayer...

13 June, 2025
Critique of Governor Soludo’s Endorsement of Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

In a recent address at The Platform Nigeria on 12 June 2025, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, crediting them...

12 June, 2025
Air Peace Denies Senator Oshiomhole’s Extortion Claims in Airport Incident

Lagos, Nigeria – Air Peace, a leading Nigerian airline, has strongly refuted allegations of extortion levelled against it by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, describing his claims...

12 June, 2025
Air India Flight AI171 Crashes in Ahmedabad, Killing Many

Ahmedabad, India – 12 June 2025 – A catastrophic plane crash involving Air India Flight AI171 has left the city of Ahmedabad reeling, as the...

12 June, 2025
Senator Oshiomhole’s Airport Disruption Sparks Outrage and Raises Questions on Accountability

Lagos, Nigeria – 11 June 2025 – Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North, caused a significant...

12 June, 2025
Senator Oshiomhole’s Airport Disruption Sparks Outrage and Raises Questions on Accountability

Lagos, Nigeria – 11 June 2025 – Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North, caused a significant...

11 June, 2025
Unruly Behaviour by Senator Adams Oshiomhole at Lagos Airport Prompts Air Peace Condemnation

Lagos, Nigeria – Air Peace has issued a strong condemnation of the disruptive conduct exhibited by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a prominent Nigerian politician from Edo...

11 June, 2025
Vanity and Waste Tinubu’s N39bn ICC Renovation and the Shame of Extravagance-by Umar Sani

At a time when Nigerians are groaning under the weight of inflation, food insecurity, joblessness, and decaying infrastructure, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to spend...

10 June, 2025
Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Sallah Holiday and Project Commissioning in Lagos

Abuja, 10 June 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Tuesday, concluding a visit to Lagos where he observed the Sallah holiday...

10 June, 2025
Africa’s Population Boom: A Barrier to Prosperity?

A recent social media post by Kingsley Moghalu, a prominent Nigerian economist and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has sparked heated...

9 June, 2025
Tinubu’s Senior Presidential Aide, Resigns

Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Audu, the Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, has tendered his resignation, effective immediately, as announced in a letter dated...

8 June, 2025
Opposition Coalition Faces Stalemate Over Party Choice Amid Presidential Ambitions

Abuja, 8 June 2025 – The coalition opposing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid is grappling with internal divisions, as conflicting interests among its key figures...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Military’s Repeated ‘Mistaken’ Airstrikes on Civilians Spark Outrage and Doubt

2 June 2025, Zamfara, Nigeria – The Nigerian military has once again come under intense scrutiny following yet another deadly airstrike that killed at least...

3 June, 2025
Surge in Terrorism in Sahel and Nigeria Linked to US Withdrawal, Experts Say

2 June 2025, Abuja – A recent statement from General Michael Langley, commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), has attributed the escalating insurgency in...

3 June, 2025
Peter Obi Visits Niger State to Offer Condolences and Support Amid Devastating Floods

Niger State, Nigeria – On Monday, 2 June 2025, Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and prominent Nigerian politician, visited Niger State to express...

3 June, 2025
Bianca Leads Nnewi Delegation to Thank Governor Soludo

Nnewi, Anambra State, 2 June 2025 – On Sunday, 1 June, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, recently nominated as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, led...

3 June, 2025
African Union Urged to Break Free from Foreign Funding Dependency

Marrakech, Morocco, 2 June 2025 – The African Union (AU) faces a critical challenge in achieving true sovereignty, with 70% of its $650 million annual...

3 June, 2025
Nigeria Police Rescue 12 Trafficked Children and Seize Arms in Major Operations

Abuja, 2 June 2025 – The Nigeria Police Force has achieved significant breakthroughs in its fight against crime, rescuing 12 trafficked children in Abia State...

3 June, 2025
Ukraine Destroys One-Third of Russia’s Air Force in Long-Range Operation

Kyiv, 1 June 2025 – Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed approximately one-third of Russia’s strategic air force in a meticulously planned operation targeting multiple Russian...

3 June, 2025
Why the anti-Tinubu Coalition Isn’t Coalescing -by Farooq Kperogi

Why the anti-Tinubu Coalition Isn’t Coalescing -by Farooq KperogiThere is supposed to be a formidable coalition of powerful regional and national political forces working to...

3 June, 2025
World Igbo Congress Honours Biafra Heroes at Memorial Day Event

Houston, 30 May 2025 – The World Igbo Congress (WIC), the leading organisation representing Ndi Igbo in the diaspora, held its annual Heroes and Heroines...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Army Special Forces Eliminate Key Boko Haram Leader in Borno

Kukawa, Borno State – In a significant victory for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, Special Forces under Operation Hadin Kai conducted a precision strike on 30 May...

3 June, 2025
Commemorating Bruce Mayrock: A Hero of Biafra

30 May 2025Today marks the solemn anniversary of the death of Bruce Mayrock, a young American who sacrificed his life in 1969 to draw attention...

3 June, 2025
Biafra Heroes and Heroines Remembrance Day: Reflecting on the Biafran Struggle and Nigeria’s Path Forward

30 May 2025, Enugu, Nigeria – Today, Igbo communities across Nigeria and the diaspora solemnly mark Biafra Heroes and Heroines Remembrance Day, a poignant commemoration...

3 June, 2025
Tinubu Aide’s Defence of Reforms Criticised as Tone-Deaf Amid Economic Hardship

30 May 2025Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has drawn sharp criticism for his recent statement defending the Tinubu...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Troops Arrest Soldiers and Police in Arms Trafficking Crackdown

Maiduguri, Nigeria – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested 18 serving soldiers and 15 police officers accused of selling arms to terrorists and...

3 June, 2025
Mauritania’s Dr Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New AfDB President, Set to Succeed Akinwumi Adesina

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 30 May 2025 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has elected Dr Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its ninth president,...

3 June, 2025
Enugu State Governor Highlights Two Years of Transformative Progress in State Address

Enugu, Nigeria – Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah delivered a compelling address at Okpara Square, outlining the significant strides made by his administration in just two...

3 June, 2025
Nnamdi Kanu Secures Legal Victory as Court Rules Key Exhibits Inadmissible

Abuja, Nigeria – 29 May 2025In a significant development in the ongoing trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra...

3 June, 2025
Atiku Slams Tinubu’s Borrowing Plan as Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Deepens

LONDON, 29 May 2025 – Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fiercely criticised President Bola Tinubu’s plan to secure over $24 billion (£19 billion)...

3 June, 2025
Sowore Slams Tinubu’s Administration on Second Anniversary

agos 29 May 2025 – Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian activist and publisher, has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as...

3 June, 2025
A Critical Review of President Tinubu’s Two-Year Anniversary Claims: Progress or Propaganda?

On 29 May 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a statement marking the second anniversary of his administration, proclaiming what he described as “undeniable progress”...

21 May, 2025
Unconfirmed Reports of Coup Attempt in Ivory Coast Amid Political Tensions

Abidjan, Ivory Coast – 21 May 2025Unverified posts on X have sparked alarm with claims of a possible coup attempt in Ivory Coast, alleging significant...

8 February, 2025
South Africa’s Sovereignty Over Foreign Aid: A Defiant Stand – Senator Shehu Sani

In response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending foreign aid to South Africa, former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani has called for South...

7 February, 2025
The Astonishing Paradox of Nigeria’s Presidential Clinic: Billions Budgeted, Yet Unused

Abuja, Nigeria — In a striking contrast to global leaders like the Israeli Prime Minister and the Brazilian President, who recently underwent medical procedures within...

6 February, 2025
Fake Drug Producers Face Death Penalty – House of Representatives

The House of Representatives has called upon the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to propose amendments to existing laws...

6 February, 2025
President Tinubu Heads to France Ahead of African Union Summit in Ethiopia

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a private visit before heading to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for...