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Tinubu Names Reno Omokri Ambassador to Mexico, Sends Fani-Kayode to Germany in Sweeping Diplomatic Postings

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former presidential aide Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Mexico and former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode as...

Breaking: Malami, Wife, Son Get N200m Bail Each in N9bln Money Laundering Trial

Former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami and two family members – wife and son – have been granted bail in their...

Just In: Tragedy in Ebonyi: Kidnappers Kill Ex-Deputy Gov’s Father, 9 Suspects Arrested

Police have confirmed the killing of a traditional ruler and father of Ebonyi’s former Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe, following his abduction on Sunday,...

Chadian political crisis: FG beefs up security at borders

Borno Counter-Strike: Troops Crush Terrorist Raids on Bases, Top Commanders Neutralized

Military forces under “Operation Hadin Kai” crushed a desperate attempt by extremists to capture four key bases in Borno State between Thursday night...

Tinubu Ends 15-Year OPL 245 Dispute, Unlocks $Billions in Deepwater Investment as Verheijen’s Energy Diplomacy Pays Off

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a historic breakthrough in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector with the successful resolution of the long-running dispute...

After 4 Years Trial, Court Acquits Suspended DCP Abba Kyari of 23-Count Asset Declaration Charges

In a significant legal victory for suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari, the Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared him...

Tensions Escalate as US Sinks Iranian Warship

A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran’s security forces...

Tinubu Celebrates Obasanjo at 89, Hails His Towering Influence, Statesmanship

President Bola Tinubu has paid a resounding tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 89th birthday, honoring a legacy...

Tinubu Swears In Olatunji Disu as Substantive Police IG

President Bola Tinubu has formally inaugurated Olatunji Disu as the 23rd substantive Inspector-General of Police during a ceremony at the State House Council...

US Embassy in Nigeria Poised to Fully Restart Visa Appointments Thursday

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is set to resume full visa operations as early as tomorrow, Thursday, March 5, according to a diplomatic...

Uzoka-Anite Thanks Tinubu for Redeployment to Budget Ministry, Pledges Commitment to Renewed Hope Agenda

Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for redeploying her to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning...

New IGP Disu Sets Up Committee to Oversee Transition to State Policing

Fresh from his swearing-in at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, the new IGP, Tunji Disu, has hit the ground running by setting up...

US Embassy Cancels All Visa Appointments in Abuja Over Potential Protests Tied to Iran Crisis

The American diplomatic mission in Nigeria has postponed every visa interview booked for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing the serious risk of demonstrations...

Breaking: Five Security Officials Arrested for Aiding El-Rufai’s ‘Bribe-Fueled’ Airport Escape

The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken five security operatives into custody for allegedly aiding former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s return from...

Breaking: Tinubu Taps Tax Expert Taiwo Oyedele As Finance Minister of State 

In an cabinet adjustment, President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance. Oyedele is set to...

Electoral Act 2026: Opposition Blasts “Retrogressive” Law, Says Public Trust Erodes – Okonkwo

The enactment of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 has ignited a fresh wave of national debate just as opposition leaders warn that several controversial...