Niger State: Army to boost troop deployment, technology use — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening security operations in Niger State through enhanced troop deployment, improved use of technology, and closer collaboration with traditional institutions and other key stakeholders.
FCT poll: INEC explains refusal to issue access codes to LP
The election is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Malami’s trial: Judge alleges plot to bribe him, warns of consequences
Shortly after granting N1.5 billion bail to the erstwhile AGF and his co-defendants, Justice Nwite disclosed that he had been approached by some persons who wanted a favourable decision.
Gary O’Neil succeeds Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg coach
Former Bournemouth and Wolves boss O’Neil, 42, heads to France after Rosenior left the Ligue 1 outfit on Tuesday for Premier League side Chelsea.
‘No student abandoned, no fresh awards’ – FG speaks on Nigeria–Morocco scholarships
“The documents in circulation are unauthenticated and represent a calculated attempt to misinform the public and discredit government policy.”
FG says structural, policy issues not neglect responsible for doctors strike
He said the current administration has adopted a collective bargaining approach to ensure inclusiveness and reduce conflict.
Nigerian newspapers review: Terrorists on rampage in Kwara, Katsina, Kaduna; many abducted
Another headline features the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who warned that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is undermining opposition parties and democratic space, risking a slide into a de facto one-party state.
Man City to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m
Antoine Semenyo is set to have a medical at Manchester City, with a move expected to be completed before Saturday.
Ex-AGF Malami, son, wife secure N1.5bn bail
According to the court, aside from submission of title documents of the properties for verification, the defendants must surrender their travel passports.
Five forces that will determine Nigeria’s direction in 2026
As Nigeria settles into the pre-election year, under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, 2026 is shaping up to be far more than a routine stop on the political calendar.
Iran army chief threatens response to Trump, Netanyahu’s ‘threats’
In recent days, US President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran if demonstrators were killed, while Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for the protests.
Cartoon: There’s always room, come and be cleansed
Cartoon: There’s always room, come and be cleansed
New tax law not a weapon against the poor – Lagos APC
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has reassured Nigerians that the new tax reform is not a weapon against the poor, nor an attempt to overburden struggling Nigerians but deliberately structured to protect low-income earners.
ADC Presidential Ticket: No one is stepping down — Atiku
Rejecting any suggestion that he should step aside, Atiku described such calls as dangerous to Nigeria’s democracy.
Trump says Venezuela ‘turning over’ up to 50m barrels of oil to US
“The Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
Why Alex Otti should avoid attacking Orji Uzor Kalu
Abraham Lincoln once observed that while many can endure adversity, power is the true test of character.
