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Breaking: Rep. Ikenga Imo Leads 44 Lawmakers in Plea to Tinubu for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

In a significant new development regarding the call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, 44 serving Federal lawmakers from various regions across Nigeria have formally...

Wike-Makinde Showdown at PDP HQ: Police Fire Teargas as Factional Clash Escalates

A violent confrontation erupted at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday, pitting supporters of Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike against those...

Tinubu to Judges: Justice Must Remain Uncompromised

President Bola Tinubu has reemphasized the need for the judiciary to maintain its integrity, warning judicial officers that justice must remain corruption-free. At...

25 Schoolgirls Abducted, Vice Principal Killed in Kebbi State Bandit Attack

A tragic security breach occurred at the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, where armed bandits abducted a minimum...

FCT Police Debunk Assassination Attempt on Lt. Ahmed Yerima

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed a viral social media claim and media reports, alleging an assassination attempt on Lt....

Nigeria Crashes Out: DR Congo Wins Bitter Penalty Shootout to End World Cup Run

Nigeria’s pursuit of a spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 ended in penalty shootout heartbreak against DR Congo in Rabat, Morocco. The...

Just In: Lt. Yarima Escapes Assassination Attempt in Abuja After Public Spat with Wike

Lt. A.M. Yarima, the Nigerian Naval officer, who was embroiled in a land dispute with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike last week, narrowly escaped...

Breaking: Ex-Minister Turaki Takes the Helm as PDP’s New National Chairman

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) concluded its 2025 elective National Convention in Ibadan by electing former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs,...

Just In: PDP Boots Out Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others in Major House Clean-Up

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) wielded the big stick on Saturday, expelling high-profile members in a move aimed at cleansing the party and...

Nigerian Army Denies Abduction of Brigadier General in Borno Ambush

The Nigerian Army has refuted claims that Brig.-Gen. M. Uba was abducted by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State....

Marwa Retained as NDLEA Chairman for Another 5 Years

Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (retired) will continue to lead the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) until 2031, following his reappointment as Chairman...

Tinubu Celebrates Super Eagles’ Thrashing of Gabon, Says World Cup Qualification Within Reach

Following the Super Eagles’ decisive 4-1 victory over Gabon in the FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, President Bola Tinubu offered his...

Pres. Tinubu Okays Tax Relief, VAT Exemption for Nigerian Media

President Bola Tinubu has approved the Nigeria Guild of Editors’ (NGE) requests intended to rescue the struggling media sector. In his address at...

Tinubu Decries Misinformation on Social Media, Urges Editors to Prioritize Fact-Checking

President Bola Tinubu opened the Nigerian Guild of Editors’ annual conference on Wednesday, issuing a stern warning about the dangers of social media....

Just In: NASS Approves N1.15 trn Loan for 2025 Budget Deficit

The National Assembly on Wednesday gave the green light to President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow an additional N1.15 trillion to fill the financing gap in...

FG Launches DGAS Initiative to Tackle Inflation, Boost Incomes

The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have rolled out a new economic framework called the “Dis‑Inflation and Growth Acceleration...