‘Shoot protesters’ legs’ – President Ruto of Kenya tells security agents
President William Ruto of Kenya has ordered security agents to incapacitate protesters by shooting their legs. He accused the protesters of terrorism and violence. This is coming two days after 31 protesters were…
2027: ADC will dislodge Tinubu – Aregbesola
The Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will be unseated in the 2027…
BREAKING: Senate Replaces Natasha, Names New Chairman Committee on Diaspora & NGOs
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, has been removed as chairman of the senate committee on diaspora and NGOs. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on…
Supreme Court Judgement: I Feel Betrayed – Ighodalo
Asue Ighodalo,, governorship candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP)in the September 21 ,governorship election, says he feels betrayed by the Supreme Court judgement, which affirmed Governor Monday…
The ‘Missing’ Thing Tinubu Gave Buhari That Led Him to Aso Rock – Presidency
The Presidency, reacting to recent attempts to downplay President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s role in the emergence of former President Muhammadu Buhari,…
JUST IN: ‘I Strongly Disagree’ – Obaseki Reacts to Supreme Court Judgement on Edo Election
The immediate-past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said he “strongly disagrees” with the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming Governor Monday Okpebholo’s…
BREAKING: Tinubu Did Not Suspend 5-Year U.S. Visa for Americans – Presidency Clarifies
The Presidency has debunked reports suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu suspended the issuance of 5-year non-immigrant visas to citizens of the…
Supreme Court Affirms Okpehbolo’s Election As Edo Gov
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State, upholding the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The five-man panel led…
Recapitalisation drive triggers N783bn fund hunt in banking sector
…Mergers, investor talks intensify The capital shortfall facing Nigerian commercial banks has narrowed to N783.4 billion. This follows the successful recapitalisation of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, which has deepened…
Reps mull law to compel resignation of defecting presidents, govs
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review is considering the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to review the grounds for the removal of the president, vice president, governors, and deputy governors,…
Int’l travel restrictions spark fresh row over absence of ambassadors
The diplomatic community yesterday rued the brewing spat between Nigeria and the United States, partly blaming it on poor…
We will consolidate on Buhari’s achievements – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, assured that his administration will consolidate and strengthen the reforms initiated by former President…
Where did you learn to speak English? – Trump asks Liberia president
US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House…
Troops gun down 24 insurgents in Borno, Adamawa clearance operations
The troops from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised 24 Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in a series of coordinated five-day ambushes and…
2027: Don’t underestimate Tinubu – Ribadu warns opposition
The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has cautioned critics of the Bola Tinubu administration against underestimating the President’s leadership and commitment to transforming Nigeria, insisting…
Tinubu’s govt constructing false narrative to arrest opposition leaders – ADC
The African Democratic Congress has condemned the tweet made by an aide of President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, which alleges that the opposition is planning to overthrow the Tinubu government before 2027. While…
Linda Yaccarino resigns as CEO of Elon Musk’s X
Linda Yaccarino, the chief executive officer (CEO) of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has resigned. Ms Yaccarino’s resignation came two years after she took charge of the company owned by Elon…
Eight dead, others missing as bandits ambush vigilantes in Plateau
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed eight members of a vigilante group in Kukawa community of Kanam Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Maj. Samson Zhakom, the media officer of the special task force,…
PSG outclass Real Madrid to face Chelsea in Club World Cup final
Paris Saint-Germain scored three first-half goals to defeat Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. A brace from Fabian Ruiz and a goal each from Ousmane Dembele and Gancalo Ramos separated…
Tunji-Ojo meets US envoy over new visa policy, says FG will curb overstay by Nigerians
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, met on Wednesday in Abuja with Richard Mills, the United States ambassador to Nigeria. The meeting was attended by Kemi Nanna Nandap, comptroller-general (CG) of the Nigeria…
Nigeria secures $747m syndicated loan for Lagos-Calabar coastal highway
Nigeria has secured $747 million syndicated loan to finance phase 1, section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. In a statement on Wednesday, Mohammed Manga, director of information and public relations at the…
We’ve Uncovered Mind-Boggling Corruption In Oil And Gas Sector – EFCC
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday disclosed that the agency had begun investigating the financial records of the oil and gas sector and had…
We’re Not In Senate To Make Money – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said lawmakers are not in the Senate to make money, but to make sacrifices for future generations. Akpabio spoke during Wednesday plenary while contributing to a debate on the…
Tinubu Didn’t Singlehandedly Make Buhari President – Boss Mustapha
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu didn’t singlehandedly make Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) President in 2015. Mustapha spoke on Wednesday at…