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Suspect in Obi-Oyegun Assassination Plot Now in DSS Custody

The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken into custody the primary suspect allegedly behind the assassination attempt on Peter Obi, the 2023...

Tinubu Summons Police Council to Ratify Disu as Substantive Police IG

President Bola Tinubu has convened the Nigeria Police Council to evaluate the permanent appointment of Olatunji Disu as Inspector-General of Police.  In line...

Presidential Executive Order to Protect Oil Revenues, Boost Fiscal Stability – Implementation Committee

In a significant step toward securing the nation’s petroleum earnings, Nigeria has kicked off the execution of Executive Order 9, signed by President...

El-Rufai Probe: ICPC Uncovers Wiretapping Gear in Abuja Home Raid

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has seized sophisticated surveillance equipment from the Abuja residence of former...

E-transmission: We can’t guarantee 100% perfect polls in 2027 – Amupitan

Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured the public that electronic transmission of results will be operational...

No attempt to poison Pres. Tinubu, It’s Fake News – Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed viral social media rumours claiming that kitchen staff at the Abuja Presidential Villa were detained following an alleged plot...

Breaking: Trump confirms death of Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed following coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran. U.S....

U.S. Joins Israel in Large-Scale Air Assault on Targets Across Iran

Israel has launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran, according to statements from Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Saturday morning, escalating tensions in...

Breaking: 2027 Election Timetable Revised: Presidential Vote Now Jan. 16, State Polls Feb. 6

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised the 2027 general election schedule, moving the Presidential and National Assembly polls to January 16,...

Breaking: Senate to Tinubu: Sack CAC Registrar-General

Citing a blatant disregard for legislative oversight, the Senate has urged President Tinubu to remove Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN) as the head of...

Tinubu to Senate: Amend Constitution for State Police

President Tinubu made a definitive push for state police at a Wednesday night gathering with Senates, calling on the National Assembly to amend...

Tinubu Decorates Tunji Disu as Acting Police IG

President Bola Tinubu has officially decorated Tunji Disu with the rank of acting Inspector-General of Police during a ceremony at the State House,...

Just In: New Acting IGP Olatunji Disu Arrives Aso Rock Villa for Decoration

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has arrived at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja for his official decoration with the rank...

Breaking: Bandits Storm Ondo Celestial Church, Kidnap Six Worshippers

Armed attackers broke into a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) branch in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, and whisked away...

FG Slams Ransom Allegations as Baseless in Niger School Rescue Operation

The Federal Government has categorically denied media reports alleging that a ransom was paid or that insurgent leaders were released to facilitate the...

Breaking: Egbetokun resigns, AIG Tunji Disu Appointed as New IGP

An acting Inspector-General of Police, has been appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is Assistant Inspector General Tunji Disu, replacing Mr. Kayode...