Close your eyes for a minute and imagine this: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President, Kashim Shettima, Defence Minister Christopher Musa, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and other top Government officials brutally murdered in a military coup in Abuja. That was the intention of some disgruntled, grossly irresponsible soldiers. Nigeria confirmed what was initially denied of existing plots to …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has replaced Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, with former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as Chairman of the party’s 2026 National Convention Central Coordination Committee. Governor Uzodimma, who was initially appointed to head the committee, has now been reassigned as Treasurer of the convention planning body. The party also expanded the committee’s membership from …

The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, has suspended its nationwide strike after 84 days of the industrial action. JOHESU suspended the strike at the end of its expanded national executive council, NEC, emergency meeting held in Abuja on Friday. The meeting was is said to have been convened to review the outcomes of the Federal Government-JOHESU conciliation meeting held on …

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has opened up on the reason he ordered an airstrike on Sokoto State, Nigeria on Christmas Day. Speaking on Thursday while addressing guests at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Trump stated that he decided to order the airstrike on Christmas Day so it would leave an impact. According to the …

President Donald Trump has yanked off racist video he posted against the 44th President of the United States of America, Barrack Obama. Earlier on Friday, Trump posted a video depicting Barrack and Michelle Obama as apes on his Truth Social account. The action had sparked global outrage, with many mounting pressure on the American President to take it down. Apparently …

US President Donald Trump says Oluremi Tinubu, the first lady of Nigeria, attended the country’s national prayer breakfast held in Washington DC on Thursday. Recognising the first lady at the event, Trump described Oluremi as a “very respected woman” and a “Christian pastor at the largest church in Nigeria”. “We are honoured to be joined by the First Lady of …

Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the senate did not reverse the provision on electronic transmission of election results contained in the 2022 Electoral Act. On Wednesday, the senate retained the provision for electronic transmission of election results as contained in the Electoral Act 2022. During the consideration of the Electoral Act (Amendment) bill, the red …

Victor Umeh, the senator representing Anambra Central, has said that more than 85% of senators supported the electronic transmission of election results during deliberations on the Electoral Act amendment. On Wednesday, the Senate retained the provision for electronic transmission of results as contained in the Electoral Act 2022. However, the red chamber rejected proposals for real-time transmission of results and …

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has finally broken her silence after her release from detention in the cyberstalking case involving Mercy Johnson! In this emotional apology video, she tearfully says: “I’m really sorry, Mercy Johnson, please forgive me… You’re not a witch, you’re not what people are calling you. Our children may meet in the future and be best of friends.” …

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has resolved to petition the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies over claims suggesting interference in the judicial process. The resolution followed comments attributed to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), in which he reportedly claimed involvement in engagements with justices of …

Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has denied claims and images circulating on social media suggesting that he has been arrested by United States military personnel in Nigeria. The claims emerged after an image, which went viral on Thursday, February 5, appeared online showing the cleric allegedly being apprehended at an airport by US troops. The image quickly spread, accompanied …

Dangote Refinery has outlined its fuel production and distribution operations, warning that reliance on coastal logistics could significantly increase petrol prices if the additional costs are transferred to consumers. In a statement on its official X account on Thursday titled “Six things to know about Dangote Refinery fuel production and distribution”, the company said its refinery operates a world-class gantry …

Nigeria is stepping up its ambitions in Africa’s automotive market as Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing prepares to commission a major factory dedicated to compressed natural gas trucks and electric vehicles, signalling a push into cleaner transport and large-scale local manufacturing. The Executive Chairman of Innoson Group, manufacturers of Innoson vehicles, Mr. Innocent Chukwuma, has reaffirmed his long-standing commitment to domestic manufacturing …

The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Kabiru Turaki, has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for meeting with the faction backed by Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). On Thursday, the electoral umpire held a meeting with chairpersons of political parties, including Abdulrahman Mohammed, who heads a caretaker …

The federal government has clarified reports surrounding the presence of United States troops in Nigeria, stressing that their deployment is limited to intelligence support and training as part of ongoing cooperation to combat terrorism and insurgency. The clarification followed an announcement on Tuesday by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirming the deployment of a small team of American personnel …