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NRC Alleges Oyo Local Govt Chairman of Vandalizing Railway Assets Worth Millions

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned the destruction of multi-million naira infrastructure in Ibadan, allegedly orchestrated by local government officials. In a...

Counter-Terrorism & Strategy: Why U.S. Special Forces Are in Nigeria – Gen. Anderson

To decisively tackle terrorism in West Africa, the United States has dispatched Special Forces to Nigeria. United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander Gen....

Lagos Assembly Orders Halt to Makoko Demolitions Amid Standoff with Gov. Sanwo-Olu

A major rift has emerged between the Lagos State House of Assembly and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after lawmakers ordered an immediate halt to...

Just In: Terrorism & Arms Charges: DSS Arraigns ex-AGF Malami, Son

Former AGF Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulazeez, have been remanded in the Department of State Service (DSS) custody after being arraigned on...

“No Deal”: Presidential Claimant Fernando Dias Rejects Guinea-Bissau Junta’s Transition Plan

By Paul Ejime Dr Fernando Dias da Costa, who claimed victory in Guinea-Bissau’s 23rd November 2025 presidential election, will not participate in the...

UK Prosecutors Reveal Diezani Spent £140k on Luxury Furniture in One-Day Shopping Spree

As the trial of former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke continues in U, prosecutors have told Southwark Crown Court that Diezani spent £140,000...

“Democracy Forbids It”: Falana Argues Against Court-Martial for Soldiers in Alleged Coup

Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), prominent human rights lawyer, has argued that military personnel accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu’s administration...

“I Can Account for My Wealth”: Malami Petitions Court to Vacate Forfeiture Order

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has petitioned a Federal High Court in Abuja to vacate...

Bonga FPSO Shutdown for Maintenance, Nigeria’s Oil Output to be Affected

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has announced the shutdown of the Bonga floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) facility for scheduled...

Traders Count Losses as Fresh Fire Ravages Kano’s Singa Market

Barely two months after a crippling fire outbreak, Singa Market in Kano metropolis has been hit by another inferno, leaving traders and residents...

Tragedy in Abuja: Rising Music Star Ifunanya Dies After Snake Bite

A bright light in Nigeria’s music scene has been extinguished. Ifunanya Nwangene, the 26-year-old singer who stunned audiences on The Voice Nigeria with...

Ademola Lookman Set to Join Atlético Madrid in €40m Deal

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman is poised to join Atlético Madrid in a €40m transfer from Atalanta. The deal, reported by Fabrizio Romano, includes...

Ogun Gov. Abiodun to Unveil State-Owned DisCo, New World Bank-Power Projects, Mini-grids

Ogun State is gearing up for a major power boost with the upcoming launch of its own electricity company (Disco), independent power plants...

Kano Secures ₦1trn Rail Project After Governor’s High-Profile Defection to APC

Barely 48 hours after joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has secured a major win for...

Emefiele’s Trial: Ex-CBN Director Admits to $2.5m ‘Gift’ Linked to $6.2m Election Logistics Fund

Bashirudeen Maishanu, a former Deputy Director of Banking Supervision at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), gave an explosive testimony on Thursday, detailing...

“Selective Payouts”: Dozens of ‘Concerned’ Lawyers Demonstrate at Finance Ministry, Abuja

Lawyers representing the Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice protested at the Federal Ministry of Finance on Thursday over the alleged unfair distribution...