Soldiers’ mutiny rocks Niger capital, as junta claims to be back in control
Mutinying soldiers led armed clashes in Niger, alarming residents, but the ruling junta said it had largely wrested back control
Things to know about Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed in Nigeria-US operation
US President Donald Trump announced that American and Nigerian forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally, during a joint military operation in Nigeria.
‘I look forward to more strikes’ – Tinubu speaks on killing of ISIS leader
President Tinubu, in a statement on Saturday, said he looked forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation.
N701bn Probe: How money, power sparked quiet tensions among APC governors ahead of 2027
Within days, what first appeared to be routine investigation had evolved into something far more dangerous for the ruling establishment
Drama in Kwara market as stolen cows recognise true owners, expose suspected bandit
“Cattle possess the ability to recognise familiar voices, faces and routines even after long periods of separation from their owners”
2027 Presidency: INEC absent as court defers hearing in case against Jonathan
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday deferred the hearing of the suit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election until Monday.
Alleged N36m fraud: Blessing CEO arraigned, remanded in EFCC custody
Social media influencer and relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud case.
Tambuwal steps down from Senate race, backs ex-commissioner
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race and ceded the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket to former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk Malami-Yabo.
Many feared abducted as Boko Haram invades school in Borno village
Sources revealed that the insurgents stormed the school on motorcycles, barely 10 or 15 minutes after troops left the community.
APC Primaries: Tinubu warns against rancour, urges consensus, fair play
President Bola Tinubu has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) members to prioritize unity and sportsmanship as nationwide primaries commence today, warning against rancorous conduct that could undermine the party’s strength ahead of the 2026 general elections.
How mafia fought to frustrate $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery — Dangote
“It was like swimming across the ocean. Once you’re in the middle, you can’t go back, so you keep moving forward.
Kwankwaso has PhD, but Nigeria needs wealth creator like me – Obi
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said that what Nigeria needs today is a wealth creator and manager like himself.
‘You cheated when I was pregnant’ – Sandra, Frank Edoho’s estranged wife breaks silence
Sandra Onyenucheya, the former wife of Frank Edoho, has broken her silence following news that their marriage has ended, accusing the veteran broadcaster of infidelity, emotional abuse and financial irresponsibility.
‘Political 419’ – Wike dismisses Makinde’s PDP-APM alliance
He said, “When I say people are fraudulent, they think I am joking. And that is the 419 we are talking about.
‘Why I decided against buying Arsenal’ – Aliko Dangote
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has explained why he chose not to pursue his long-held ambition of buying Arsenal F.C., saying he decided to focus his resources on completing the Dangote Refinery instead.
Nigerian professor jailed 70 months in U.S for $1.4m school fraud
A Nigerian-born education professor and former nonprofit executive in Michigan, Nkechy Ezeh has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for orchestrating a $1.4 million fraud scheme that diverted funds meant to support vulnerable preschool children in underserved communities.
