Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter. The officials, who were not authorized to comment publicly Read more…
EXCLUSIVE: FG panel nails Uche Nnaji, confirms ex-minister forged UNN certificate
The immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, indeed forged his University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) degree certificate, an investigative panel set up by Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has found. The seven-member panel was constituted on 23 Read more…
Police arrest two over murder of Ebonyi monarch
The abducted father of former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Kelechi Igwe, has been killed by his kidnappers, the police have confirmed. The victim, Francis Igwe, was the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state before Read more…
2027: INEC denies issuing resignation deadline for appointees seeking election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied issuing any timeline directing government officials seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign. The commission, in a statement posted on its X handle on Friday, said the information circulating Read more…
El-Rufai’s Family Demands Immediate Release, Says ICPC Detention Illegal
The family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has demanded his immediate and unconditional release from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), describing his continued detention as unlawful and lacking any legal Read more…
No Evidence Of Certificate Forgery By Interior Minister – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has said there is no evidence of forgery or alteration of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate by the interior minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The police said after thorough investigation, there was no evidence whatsoever of Read more…
T.Y Danjuma splashes N1bn to protect Lagos
Former military chief, Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, understands that to become fabulously wealthy and to earn great fame are triumphs not of humanity, but of vanity. For several decades of his robust entrepreneurship, Danjuma has desisted from revelling in vanity. Unlike his Read more…
Trump says he wants to be involved in picking Iran’s next leader as war ripples across the region
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he should be involved in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader as the U.S. and Israel hammered the country for a sixth day. Iran kept up retaliatory attacks on Israel, American bases and countries around the region. Read more…
ADC flags off membership mobilization, registration, revalidation in Anambra
From Ifeoma Ejiofor African Democratic Party (ADC) Anambra State has fixed Saturday 6th March, 2026 for her flag off of membership mobilization, registration and revalidation. The program is billed for Hollywood Event Center, Awka. In a statement signed by Barr Read more…
El-Rufai to ICPC: I won’t answer your questions; probe against me political
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has told the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that the investigation against him is politically motivated. The anti-graft agency is probing El-Rufai over alleged financial impropriety during his tenure as governor Read more…
Borno: Hundreds still missing after Boko Haram attack
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted more than 300 residents during a deadly attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State midnight on Wednesday, forcing thousands of survivors to flee to neigbouring Pulka community, where many Read more…
Rivers Assembly Inaugurates Newly- elected Lawmakers
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday inaugurated two newly elected lawmakers, Napoleon Ukalikpe and Henrietta Dinebari Loolo, following their victories in the February 21, 2026 by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The swearing-in ceremony took Read more…
2027: INEC denies issuing resignation deadline for appointees seeking election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied issuing any timeline directing government officials seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign. The commission, in a statement posted on its X handle on Friday, said the information circulating Read more…
ADC flags off membership mobilization, registration, revalidation in Anambra
From Ifeoma Ejiofor African Democratic Party (ADC) Anambra State has fixed Saturday 6th March, 2026 for her flag off of membership mobilization, registration and revalidation. The program is billed for Hollywood Event Center, Awka. In a statement signed by Barr Read more…
Rivers Assembly Inaugurates Newly- elected Lawmakers
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday inaugurated two newly elected lawmakers, Napoleon Ukalikpe and Henrietta Dinebari Loolo, following their victories in the February 21, 2026 by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The swearing-in ceremony took Read more…
Terrorism Allegation: NNPP writes US congress to defend Kwankwaso
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has disclosed that it has formally written to the United States Congress to defend its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, following allegations linking him to terrorism. Speaking in Read more…
JUST IN: Senegal beat Morocco, clinch 2025 AFCON trophy
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a lone-goal victory over hosts Morocco. Pape Gueye scored in the fourth minute of extra time to secure victory for Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Read more…
Peter Obi hails Super Eagles’ AFCON third-place finish
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Super Eagles on their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. Nigeria secured the bronze medal Read more…
On Course! Eagles thrash Mambas to book q’final slot
Nigeria booked a comfortable place in the quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique at the Fez Stadium, producing one of their most convincing performances of the tournament. The Super Eagles took control early and were rewarded in the 20th Read more…
AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to finish group stage unbeaten
Nigeria maintained their perfect record at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 victory over Uganda in their final Group C match at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring in the 28th Read more…
T.Y Danjuma splashes N1bn to protect Lagos
Former military chief, Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, understands that to become fabulously wealthy and to earn great fame are triumphs not of humanity, but of vanity. For several decades of his robust entrepreneurship, Danjuma has desisted from revelling in vanity. Unlike his Read more…
OPL 245:Tinubu ends 15-year oil dispute, boosts deepwater investment by 150,000bpd
President Bola Tinubu, has cleared a major obstacle to Nigeria’s oil growth by resolving the 15-year-old dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, a move set to inject billions of dollars into the country’s deepwater oil sector and boost production by Read more…
Hungary will block ‘every’ EU decision on Ukraine over ‘oil blockade’ – Orban
Budapest has accused Kiev of halting critical energy flows from Russia via the Druzhba pipeline Hungary is ready to block all EU decisions that are important to Ukraine in response to Kiev’s “oil blockade” of supplies from Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban Read more…
FEC approves six major road projects across Nigeria
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the government plans to commission at least four road projects in each of the six geo-political zones by 15 May. The federal government, on Wednesday, approved six major road projects across the country. Read more…
Electoral Act Amendments: Reps raise campaign spending limits, make BVAS, electronic transmission compulsory
The House of Representatives has doubled or tripled campaign spending limits for candidates while approving strict provisions on voter accreditation, result transmission and sanctions for electoral officers. The House of Representatives has approved a significant increase in campaign spending limits for candidates Read more…
FAMILY OF LATE BISHOP CRIES OUT FOR HELP
By Don Peter Okoro Confusion and anxiety have gripped the ancient kingdom of Ozubulu Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State over the Community’s refusal to bury one of their own in his own compound. The story of Bishop Emmanuel Nwadioramma the Read more…
PDP suspends guber candidate, Ezenwafor over alleged compromise during Anambra election
The Peoples Democratic Party, Anambra State chapter, has suspended its candidate in the just-concluded governorship election, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor. Ezenwafor was at the Light House, Awka, the seat of government of the state, congratulating the governor of the state, Prof. Read more…
Sorry Trump, we’re not ready
United States President, Donald Trump, has served notice of getting his military stomp Nigeria, gun-a-blazing. By air strikes or raw land infantry invasion, the US military will test their established military efficiency in Nigeria. Mission? To stop the killing of Read more…