Brigadier General Musa Abubakar Sadiq, 49 years old, a senior officer of the Nigerian Army, has become the central figure in one of Nigeria’s most high‑profile military security investigations, the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu. Sadiq, is currently under intense scrutiny following allegations that he played a key role in a clandestine plot aimed at destabilising the Tinubu …

Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, says President Bola Tinubu lost balance in Turkey because he stepped on a metal object. Onanuga said this while addressing enquiries on Tuesday regarding the President’s well-being in Ankara. Tinubu missed his step briefly and fell in Ankara, capital of Turkey, on Tuesday. The Nigerian leader was walking alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Erdogan, when …

President Bola Tinubu missed his step briefly and fell in Ankara, capital of Turkey, on Tuesday. The Nigerian leader was walking alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Erdogan, when the incident happened. Earlier, Tinubu had inspected a parade as part of the massive reception he received.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC, Adebayo Shittu has said opposition to Sharia law by Nigerian Christians is not driven by fear, but rather what the former communications minister described as ignorance. Speaking in an interview, Shittu who is contesting Oyo governorship seat said, “A lot of people oppose Sharia out of intolerance and ignorance. How does Sharia …

Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Abuja Federal high Court has struck out an ex-parte motion filed by leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto correctional facility. At Tuesday’s proceedings, Kanu’s counsel, Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer of the Legal Aid Council, informed the court that he wishes to withdraw …

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has shared reflections from the unveiling of a new book by Professor Akinyemi Onigbinde, titled The Manifesto of a Stubborn Goat, describing it as a courageous and timely intervention in Nigeria’s national discourse. In a post on his X handle on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:23 pm, Obi said he attended the …

A National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to resume work immediately. Justice Emmanuel Subilim on Tuesday ruled that the suspension of the strike was to prevent the crippling of government business in the territory if the strike was prolonged while the court was seized of the matter. ‎Citing Sectionb18(1)b …

A serving officer of the Nigeria Police Force has been arrested and is currently in military custody over his alleged involvement in a foiled plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu, security sources have disclosed. The officer, identified as Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim from Taraba State, was reportedly picked up in Abuja by operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency …

The Defence Headquarters has said military personnel indicted after investigations into alleged misconduct—including claims of a plot to overthrow the government—will be arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels. Security and military sources said President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the Armed Forces to handle the matter in line with the law. The development comes amid appeals by a pro-democracy …

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that Nigerian workers were starting to enjoy higher take-home pay following a reduction in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions under the country’s newly enacted tax laws. Oyedele shared this in a post on X on Monday, citing feedback from employees who have already received their …

Nigerian youths have condemned what they described as the persistent use of young people by politicians during elections, only to abandon them after victory. The President of the National Youth Alliance (NYA), Aliyu Bin Abbas, stated this on Monday during the inauguration of NYA chairmen from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as well as the unveiling …

According to Vanguard newspapers, strong indications have emerged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may approve the creation of only one additional state once the ongoing constitutional amendment process at the National Assembly and state legislatures is concluded. Sources familiar with the discussions say the move is being guided by political, economic, and administrative considerations. Nigeria currently has 36 states, and …

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed as false and baseless reports suggesting a possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed in a statement was signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. The party said it had observed a growing media speculation on …

Nigerians face yet another controversy surrounding the country’s tax laws amid Lagos Internal Revenue Service’s notice on the tax law implementation. LIRS, in a notice seen by DAILY POST at the weekend, disclosed that the tax institution has power enshrined to it by Section 60 of the Nigeria Tax Act Administration to recoup unpaid tax through direct bank debit. The …

Bola Tinubu has removed the name of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, from its wanted list following the intervention of prominent South-West traditional rulers.His spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, disclosed this in a statement, saying arrangements had been concluded for Igboho’s return to Nigeria after Yoruba monarchs appealed to Bola Tinubu on his behalf. According to Koiki, …