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Kaduna proud of ex-CDS Musa – Shehu Sani reacts to Tinubu’s sack of service chiefs

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the recent shake-up in Nigeria’s security leadership, following President Bola Tinubu’s dismissal of Service Chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. Sani praised Musa’s contributions and stated that the people of Kaduna State remain proud of his achievements during his tenure. In a […]

Suspected gunmen kill police inspector, hunter in Benue

Tragedy struck in Benue State on Tuesday night as suspected gunmen attacked a security checkpoint along the Otukpo–Ohimini road, killing two members of the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force. The victims were identified as Inspector Akpan Ogbole of the Nigeria Police Force and Abechi Oche of the Nigeria Forest and Hunters Services. According to reports […]

Nigeria delisted from global money laundering watch list

Nigeria has been officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “gray list”, a major global watchlist of countries with weak systems for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The announcement came at the end of the FATF’s plenary meeting held on Friday, marking a significant achievement for the country’s financial reform efforts. According […]

Police re-arrest Sowore moments after court granted him bail

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been re-arrested and assaulted by officers of the Nigeria Police Force just moments after being granted bail by a Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred outside the court premises shortly after Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id approved bail for Sowore and […]

Fuel landing cost drops, now cheaper than Dangote Refinery’s petrol price

The landing cost of imported petrol in Nigeria has dropped to ₦839.97 per litre as of October 21, 2025, making it cheaper than petrol produced by the Dangote Refinery, which sells for ₦877 per litre. This information was disclosed in the latest energy price bulletin released by the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). […]

Tinubu sacks CDS Musa, replaces him with Oluyede

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership as part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s national security architecture. The changes were announced on Friday through a statement issued by Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, in Abuja. According to the statement, General […]

Election losers bribing their way through courts undermining democracy – Aliero

Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District, has condemned the growing trend of politicians attempting to buy justice after losing elections, describing it as a dangerous act that threatens the foundation of democracy in Nigeria. He said this during a media chat in Abuja, where he expressed concern over how judicial outcomes are increasingly […]

I’m not yet married – Niniola debunks secret marriage rumours

Nigerian singer and songwriter Niniola Apata, popularly known as Niniola, has debunked widespread rumours claiming she secretly got married. The “Maradona” crooner clarified that she is not yet married and urged fans to ignore false reports circulating on social media. In a statement shared online, Niniola expressed surprise at the viral claims, noting that people […]

Plateau PDP set for Elective Congress Saturday

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has concluded arrangements to hold its elective congress on Saturday, a key event that will shape the future of the party in the state. Party stakeholders, delegates, and supporters are expected to gather in large numbers to elect new officials who will lead the party into the […]

FCT: We can’t solve every developmental problem – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the current administration cannot address every development challenge in the nation’s capital at once. Wike made this statement on Friday during a media parley in Abuja while reacting to recent criticism from the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Peter Obi […]