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Breaking: Benin Republic Under Military Control After Coup

A group of military officers has seized power in Benin Republic, announcing the dissolution of the government and removal of President Patrice Talon...

Just In: Air Force Confirms Jet Crash in Niger Community

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jet reportedly crashed near Karabonde in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday evening. According...

Kenyans Dominate Abuja City Half Marathon, Take Home $25,000

Kenyan athletes made a clean sweep of the men’s and women’s categories at the Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, walking...

Defence Minister Musa Meets with Service Chiefs Behind Closed Doors

In a bid to hit the ground running on assumption of office, Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa on Friday convened a closed-door meeting...

Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Confirmation of Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Other Ambassadorial Nominees

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday transmitted a fresh batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The request came barely 24...

NASS to FG: Name Terrorism Financiers Now

The National Assembly has called for the public naming and prosecution of terrorism financiers as a key measure to address Nigeria’s escalating insecurity...

“Trump Is On Our Neck”: Akpabio Alerts Senate

Senate President Godswill Akpabio openly declared the intense pressure Nigerian leaders and lawmakers are facing due to the country’s escalating security crisis particularly...

Just In: US Slaps Visa Restrictions on Nigerians Linked to Christian Killings

The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals in Nigeria accused of undermining religious freedom in the country. This move is...

Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others Get PDP’s Expulsion Certificates

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) announced that it has formally issued certificates of expulsion to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom...

Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Intensify Fight Against Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security chiefs to step up efforts to combat insecurity across the country. The president gave the order...

Breaking: Tinubu Nominates Ex-CDS Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Gen. Christopher Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, as the new Minister of Defence, replacing ex-Jigawa...

Breaking: Nigeria’s Defence Minister Quits

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from his position, effective immediately, citing health reasons. The resignation letter dated December 1,...

Just In: Insecurity : Northern Govs, Emirs Converge in Kaduna for Meeting

Northern governors and traditional rulers have gathered for an urgent meeting at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna to address rising insecurity...

Just In: Abia Gov. Otti Meets Detained Kinsman Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto Prison

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has visited the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional...

Presidency Vows to Unmask Terrorism Financiers in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu’s administration is poised to reveal the identities of those financing terrorism in Nigeria, according to Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to...

California’s Stockton Shooting: 3 Kids Among 4 Fatally Shot at Birthday Bash

Three children were among four people who died in a mass shooting at a child’s birthday party in California, police have said. The...