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Abuja Protests: Teargas Fired as Police Confront #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Activists

Teargas filled the air over Abuja’s Central Business District on Monday morning after Nigeria Police Force operatives clashed with protesters and commuters. This...

Defence HQ Denies Reports of Coup Attempt at Aso Rock

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has strongly refuted an online report linking the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary activities to an attempted coup....

Tinubu Back in Abuja After Rome Counter-Terrorism Summit

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his participation in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy....

Just In: Amid Rising Insecurity, FCT CP Adewale Redeployed, Dantawaye Miller Takes Over

Following a renewed wave of armed robbery and criminalities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Commissioner Saka Adewale Ajao has been redeployed....

Breaking: Bayelsa Gov. Diri Quits PDP

Bayelsa Gov. Douye Diri has resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), according to a post on Facebook by his Chief Press Secretary,...

Breaking: Nigeria Qualifies for World Cup Playoffs with 4-0 Win Over Benin

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured a spot in the World Cup playoffs after a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin Republic in...

Just In: Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Confirmation of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

President Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm Prof. Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President of...

Breaking: Enugu Gov. Mbah Ditches PDP for APC, Bolstering Ruling Party’s S/East Fortunes

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered another significant blow with the defection of Enugu Governor Peter Mbah to the All Progressives Congress...

NASS Proposes November 2026 for 2027 Presidential, Guber Polls

Nigeria’s electoral calendar is set for a major change as the National Assembly is proposing to hold the 2027 presidential and governorship elections...

FG Empowers Communities to Manage Flood Disasters – VP Shettima

The Federal Government is taking steps to empower flood-prone communities to manage their own safety, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Speaking at...

ASUU Strike: FG Directs VCs to Enforce No Work, No Pay Rule

The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities to immediately implement the “no work, no pay” policy on members of the Academic...

Rev. Uma Ukpai, Renowned Nigerian Evangelist Dies at 80

Rev. Uma Ukpai, an international evangelist and the founder and president of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, has passed on. Aged 80 years,...

ASUU Strike: FG to Enforce ‘No Work, No Pay’ Rule

The Federal Government has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that it will implement a ‘no work, no pay’ policy as...

Just In: Two-Week Warning Strike Looms as ASUU Gives Notice

Effective midnight Sunday, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ordered a withdrawal of services across the country, commencing a two-week warning...

Super Eagles’ Aircraft Suffers Cracked Windscreen, Emergency Landing in Angola

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against...

Tinubu Heads to Rome for High-Stakes Security Summit

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Sunday for Rome, Italy, where he will participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of...