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ADC convention ratifies David Mark-led NWC, expels Nafiu Bala, others

In a decisive move at its 8th national convention in Abuja, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ratified a new National Working Committee (NWC)...

Benin Finance Chief Romuald Wadagni Claims Overwhelming Presidential Win

Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s long-serving finance minister, has swept to a decisive victory in the West African nation’s presidential election, capturing more than 94...

Middle East Crisis Sending Shockwaves Through Nigerian Economy – Finance Minister Edun

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has identified the ongoing geopolitical unrest in the Middle East as a...

Tragedy Strikes Borno Again, Top Commander Among 8 Killed in Terror Ambush

A grim week for Operation Hadin Kai worsened on April 12 when a roadside bomb claimed the lives of Col. I.A. Mohammed and...

SEC Crackdown: 13 Nigerian Firms Hit With Asset Freeze for Terror Financing

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered an immediate asset freeze for 13 capital market entities suspected of financing terrorism. This...

Supreme Court Sets April 14 for Hearing on David Mark’s ADC Appeal

The Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal on Tuesday from Senator David Mark, the embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic...

Benin Presidential Poll: ECOWAS Observer Head Urges Peace During Vote Count

As vote counting continues following Sunday’s presidential election, the Head of the ECOWAS Observation Mission—former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo—is urging Beninese citizens and...

US Hails Nigeria for Convicting Nearly 400 Terror Suspects

The United States has commended the Nigerian government for its accelerated prosecution of terrorism suspects, which has resulted in a significant wave of...

Northern Nigeria Kidnapping Crisis: 1,100 Abducted in Three-Month Surge – Amnesty International

Amnesty International has sounded a fresh alarm over the escalating security crisis in Northern Nigeria, reporting that at least 1,100 people were kidnapped...

Relief for Nigerians: FG Cuts Tariffs on Rice, Cars, Medicine, Others

The Federal Government has launched the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM), a strategic overhaul of import tariffs designed to accelerate national economic growth....

Tinubu Renews Pledge to Eliminate Terrorism During Bayelsa Visit

Again, President Bola Tinubu seized his Friday visit to Bayelsa State to signal a renewed offensive against insecurity. Speaking at a project commissioning...

Ogun Woman, Two Teens Allegedly Bludgeon Husband to Death with Pestle

A 35-year-old woman and two 12-year-old boys have been detained in Ogun State following the brutal killing of 38-year-old Stanley Okirie. Maureen Okirie...

Nigeria Disputes U.S. Travel Advisory, Cites Stable Security Situation

The federal government on Thursday characterized the recent U.S. travel advisory—which authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel from its Abuja embassy—as a standard...

Tinubu Seeks N9.3trn Boost, Pushing 2026 Budget to N67.7trn

President Bola Tinubu has formally approached the National Assembly with a request for a significant N9.3 trillion upward revision of the 2026 Appropriation...

Trump to Fuel-Starved Allies: Seize Iranian Oil to End Global Shortage

US President Donald Trump has urged nations struggling with fuel shortages caused by Iran’s effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to sail...

Just In: Another Minister Resigns

Dr. Yusuf Sununu has officially resigned from the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu to pursue his senatorial ambitions, meeting the March 31 deadline...