Benin Govt Arrests 13 Soldiers Over Failed Coup Attempt
Authorities in Benin have arrested around 13 people, mostly serving soldiers, following a failed coup attempt on Sunday. According to military and security sources, the...
Macron, US Lawmakers Reaffirm Support for Nigeria Amid Security Challenges
French President Emmanuel Macron and a delegation of United States lawmakers have restated their commitment to supporting Nigeria as the country confronts multiple security threats....
ADC Accuses Tinubu of Early Campaigning Despite Security Emergency
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of launching an early 2027 re-election campaign while the country faces a worsening security...
Rivers Crisis: Speaker Amaewhule, Deputy, 14 Lawmakers Defect From PDP to APC
Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All...
Tinubu: Ndigbo Are Major Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Future
President Bola Tinubu has described the Igbo as the greatest stakeholders in the Nigerian project, praising their mobility, enterprise and ambition. The message was delivered...
NLC Threatens National Mourning, Nationwide Protests Over Rising Insecurity
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has warned that it will no longer remain silent as criminal attacks spread across the country, announcing plans for a...
Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother’s Appearance, Says ‘You Need Six Years to Be a Lawyer’
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday stopped Prince Emmanuel Kanu from appearing on behalf of his brother, Nnamdi Kanu, ruling...
Defence Minister, NSA vow to defeat terrorists, restore peace nationwide
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that anyone who exploits communities, spreads terror, or threatens national security will face decisive government action....
Adeleke to Announce New Political Party Before December 13 — Osun Commissioner
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke will unveil his new political party before December 13, according to the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo...
Theatre Commander Orders Intensified Offensive Against Bandits in Northwest
The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma (North West), Major General W.B. Idris, has ordered troops of the 8 Division and Sector 2 to increase...
China Reaffirms Support for Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorism
China has restated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to combat terrorism. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a...
Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s Defence Minister
The Senate has confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence after a five-hour screening session on Wednesday....