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Terrorists abduct 42 schoolchildren in Borno following killing of ISIS commander

Michael Adesina

1 hour ago

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, confirmed that Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters stormed Primary and Junior Government Day Secondary…

APC aspirant alleges unfair exclusion from Katsina primary

Paul Dada

7 hours ago

“Twenty-five out of twenty-seven stakeholders voted in my favour during the exercise,” he alleged.

Police receive tactical support in Lagos

Paul Dada

8 hours ago

“Effective policing requires sustained support, modern equipment and institutional partnership,” he said

Tinubu welcomes Airbus plan to establish aircraft maintenance hub in Nigeria

Paul Dada

9 hours ago

He told the delegation that his administration was determined to scale up the cordial relationship between both parties, leveraging the…

“Don’t try it”: Anglican Primate warns Jonathan against 2027 presidential bid

Paul Dada

9 hours ago

According to the cleric, Jonathan has already secured an indelible place in history as a symbol of democratic maturity and…

Edo APC primaries throw up surprises as incumbents fall

Paul Dada

10 hours ago

“The exercise has been free and fair so far. It shows the level of preparedness of the APC ahead of…

2027: Four Imo Reps lose APC return ticket

Michael Adesina

11 hours ago

The primaries, conducted using the Option A4 voting system across the state’s 10 federal constituencies, produced a mix of returning…

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu wins APC Reps ticket unopposed

Michael Adesina

11 hours ago

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for…

Confusion over dead ISIS leader resolved – Military

Femi Fabunmi

11 hours ago

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has responded to confusion about the identity of a terrorist commander known as Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, who…

APC Primary: Late President Buhari’s son floors opponent With 5,849 votes

Paul Dada

11 hours ago

Yusuf Buhari polled 5,849 votes to defeat Hon. Auwal Lawal Daura, who secured 21 votes in the exercise.

DHQ explains similarities in names of neutralised terror leaders

Paul Dada

12 hours ago

“There is no ambiguity regarding the identity of the individual neutralised in the recent operation,” he stated.

Police recover gun, arrest 10 after violence rocks APC primaries

Paul Dada

12 hours ago

He said the suspects linked to the chaos had been taken to the Ikotun Divisional Police Station for further investigation.

Presidency blasts doubters, insists slain ISWAP leader Al-Manuki is truly dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

14 hours ago

The Presidency has defended the reported killing of a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, insisting…

Tragedy strikes as Isaac Fayose loses wife

Femi Fabunmi

14 hours ago

Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has announced the death of his wife after…

Protest erupts over APC Reps ticket In Akwa Ibom

Femi Fabunmi

15 hours ago

Widespread protests broke out in some parts of Akwa Ibom State during the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives…

APC clears air on membership dues requirement for primary elections voting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

15 hours ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that party members participating in the ongoing primary elections are not required to…

ADC postpones Presidential, Governorship screenings

Kazeem Ugbodaga

16 hours ago

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential and governorship screening exercise earlier scheduled for this weekend to Monday,…

APC disqualifies top House of Reps aspirants from Primaries

Kazeem Ugbodaga

16 hours ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified several House of Representatives aspirants from participating in the party’s National Assembly primaries,…

Lagos generates N803bn in three months as Revenue surges across key sectors

Kazeem Ugbodaga

17 hours ago

Lagos State generated over N803 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2026, as the state government recorded strong…

81 APC aspirants battle fiercely for 11 Benue Reps tickets

Kazeem Ugbodaga

17 hours ago

No fewer than 81 aspirants are battling for the 11 All Progressives Congress (APC) tickets for House of Representatives seats…

FG celebrates fresh S&P Upgrade amid ongoing Economic Reform push

Kazeem Ugbodaga

17 hours ago

The Federal Government has welcomed the decision by S&P Global Ratings to upgrade Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to…

Deadly blast rocks ISWAP camp as six bomb makers die handling explosives

Kazeem Ugbodaga

17 hours ago

At least six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a bomb-making specialist identified as Abu…

Ogun Police gun down two kidnappers, arrest notorious gang kingpin in raid

Kazeem Ugbodaga

17 hours ago

The Ogun State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its crackdown on kidnapping and violent crimes, neutralising two…

How we killed ISIS leader in collaboration with US forces – Nigerian military

Paul Dada

20 hours ago

Operation Hadin Kai said the assault began at about 12:01 a.m. on May 16 and concluded around 4:00 a.m., with…

Middle Belt Group Charges CDS, Armed Forces to Sustain Coordinated Offensive Against Insurgents

Michael Adesina

20 hours ago

The Middle Belt Conscience Guard (MBCG) has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the armed…

Kishiya: Between Ribadu’s ONSA and Famadewa’s Homeland Security

Ayorinde Oluokun

21 hours ago

The Presidency should clarify the mandates, reassure Nigerians that the security leadership is united and focused, and likewise counter the…

FG unveils “FutureNow” podcast to amplify children’s voices

Ayorinde Oluokun

21 hours ago

Sulaiman-Ibrahim stressed the need to end child exclusion and expand opportunities for every Nigerian child through inclusion, digital literacy, social…

Gov. Yusuf tasks social media influencers on restraint, political tolerance

Ayorinde Oluokun

22 hours ago

The Governor made the appeal during a meeting with political stakeholders, elders, party leaders, and supporters from the Gaya, Ajingi,…

Ebonyi House of Reps aspirant dumps APC over consensus arrangement

Ayorinde Oluokun

22 hours ago

Uduma, who was among aspirants not favored in the consensus arrangement announced his resignation from the party in letter sent…

Tinubu speaks on killing of senior ISIS leader by US, Nigerian forces, hails Trump

Ayorinde Oluokun

23 hours ago

The Nigerian President said elimination of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, along with several of his lieutenants was confirmed…

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