President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that he sent Nigerian fighter jets and ground troops into neighbouring Benin Republic after soldiers there tried to overthrow the government....
French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged France’s support to Nigeria as the country continues to confront security problems, especially the ongoing threat of terrorism in the...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned an attempted military coup in the Republic of Benin. ECOWAS said it is deeply concerned by the...
Earlier today, a group of soldiers appeared on Benin Republic’s state television, announcing a military coup in Benin Republic. They announced the overthrow of President Patrice...
Police officers allegedly carried out an operation that led to the arrest of Muhuyi Magaji, the lawyer leading the corruption case against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje...
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has expelled a member of the House of Representatives, Uzokwe Peter, accusing him of engaging in anti-party activities that worked against...
Kola Ologbondiyan, a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has withdrawn from the party. Kola Ologbondiyan announced his decision in a post...
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has rejected claims linking him to terrorism financing, calling the allegations false, misleading, and...
The Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari, has denied claims that he diverted ₦16.5 billion allocated for rebuilding the collapsed Namnai Bridge in Gassol...
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, says the Rivers State lawmakers who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress...
US President Donald Trump has become the first person to receive FIFA’s newly created peace prize during the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday. The honor,...
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Martin Amaewhule...
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, has reportedly died at Turai Umaru Musa Yar’adua Maternity and Children Hospital in Katsina State. It was gathered that Aisha Najamu...
The United States has imposed fresh visa restrictions on a number of Nigerians accused of violating religious freedom, in what Washington describes as a renewed effort...
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Oluremi Ayobami Fadairo, has called for stronger security cooperation among South-East states as...
A senior cleric of the Anglican Communion in Kaduna State, Venerable Edwin Achi, has been confirmed dead while in the custody of bandits. His wife and...