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Abuja Hosts APC Convention as Thousands of Delegates, 32 Governors Arrive

A heavy contingent of 32 governors and nearly 8,500 delegates is descending on Abuja for the APC’s National Convention on Friday, March 27,...

Court Discharges Ex-Aviation Minister Oduah, Odita Over Alleged N2.4bln Fraud

Stella Oduah, former Aviation Minister and her former aide, Gloria Odita, have been cleared of N2.5 billion fraud charges. In a Thursday ruling,...

OPL 245: Opposition Driven by Self-Interest, Not Patriotism — AGF

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has faulted criticisms trailing the Federal Government’s resolution of the long-standing...

Breaking: Kaduna Court Adjourns El-Rufai Bail Hearing To March 31, To Remain in Prison

Nasir El-Rufai will remain in custody until at least March 31, 2026, after a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna adjourned his bail...

Breaking: EFCC seals ex-AGF Malami’s Abuja residence

The Abuja neighborhood of Maitama saw a heavy security presence on Tuesday as EFCC officials moved against the property of former Attorney-General Abubakar...

Security Lockdown: Media Shut Out as ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai on Corruption Charges in Kaduna

The Federal High Court in Kaduna was under heavy security on Tuesday as former Governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared for arraignment on corruption charges....

Terrorists Bombing of Bridge in Niger Leaves Multiple Casualties

Tragedy struck Niger State on Monday as eight people were killed when their vehicle detonated an improvised explosive device (IED). The explosion occurred...

IG Disbands SWAT, RRS, and Specialist Squads in Nationwide Police Overhaul

In a bold move to overhaul the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), IGP Tunji Disu has ordered the immediate disbandment of all special police...

Tinubu Salutes Elumelu as Beacon of African Enterprise on Eve of Birthday

President Bola Tinubu has extended his warmest birthday greetings to Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu, the renowned economist, banker, and philanthropist, ahead of his birthday...

It’s Now N1,245 per Litre: Dangote Refinery Implements 4th Petrol Price Hike in 3 Weeks

For the fourth time in March, Dangote Refinery has hiked petrol prices, citing global instability as the primary driver. According to a Friday...

Mission Accomplished: Tinubu Returns After Historic Diplomatic Push in the UK

President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu touched down in Nigeria on Friday after a two-day state visit to the United...

Nigeria, UK Boost Partnership with Triple-Agreement Signing

In a move to bolster international cooperation, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the UK have entered into three new agreements. These MoUs...

Tinubu’s UK Visit Signals Strategic Reset in Nigeria’s Global Diplomacy, Deepens Security Alliances- Sunday Dare

Nigeria’s engagement with the United Kingdom has ushered in a new phase of strategic diplomacy and strengthened security cooperation, marking what officials describe...

Sultan Declares Friday, March 20 Eid-el-Fitr as Shawwal Moon is Not Sighted

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially announced that the crescent moon marking the start of Shawwal was not sighted in...

A New Era of Diplomacy: Tinubu and King Charles Meet for First UK State Visit Since 1989

President Bola Tinubu has commenced a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom—the first by a Nigerian leader in nearly four decades. Following...

Breaking: Shocker ! Senegal Loses AFCON Trophy to Morocco in Unprecedented CAF Ruling

In a stunning reversal, the CAF Appeal Board has officially stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title. Following a controversial walk-off protest during...