OK Movement Rejects Merger With NDC, Reaffirms Ughulu as Director-General
The national leadership of the OK Movement has rejected proposals to merge the organisation with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), reaffirming its commitment to remain an independent grassroots support movement. The decision was reached at the movement’s National Leadership Summit in Abuja, attended by representatives from the six geopolitical zones, 36 states and the Federal […]
Silent Rift Emerges Between Peter Obi and Longtime Supporter Aisha Yesufu
A growing rift is reportedly emerging within the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) between the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his longtime supporter, Aisha Yesufu. Yesufu has been one of Obi’s most vocal supporters since the build-up to the 2023 presidential election, when he contested under the platform of the Labour Party (LP). She was […]
Police Parade Two Doctors, Others Over Kidney Harvesting In Nasarawa
The Nigeria Police Force has paraded four suspects allegedly linked to an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate operating in Nasarawa State. The suspects are Emmanuel Ode, 23; Dr Benjamin Oyime, 48, a nephrologist and consultant with Wellington Hospital, Life Camp, Abuja; Dr Daniel Otukpa, 53, also a nephrologist and Acting Director of Clinical Services […]
Nigeria’s Petroleum Product Exports Surge Sevenfold Since 2023 – EIA
Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports have increased sevenfold since 2023, driven largely by rising production from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, according to the latest report by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA said Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product shipments averaged 561,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the second quarter of 2026, up sharply […]
36 Nigerians Deported from Four European Countries in Joint Repatriation Operation
Thirty-six Nigerians have been deported from four European countries in a coordinated repatriation operation that also saw five Ghanaians and one Gambian returned to Africa. The deportees were flown to Lagos, Nigeria, and Accra, Ghana, on a chartered flight between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Germany accounted for the largest number of deportees, sending back […]
Celine Dion Prepares for Long-Awaited Stage Comeback After Battle With Stiff-Person Syndrome
Celine Dion has made her first public appearance in two years as the 58-year-old singer prepares to return to the stage following a lengthy battle with stiff-person syndrome. Dion appeared emotional as she greeted excited fans outside her hotel, waving and blowing kisses as she marked a significant step toward her long-awaited comeback. The Canadian […]
I Have Evidence That Tinubu Is 90 Years Old And Sick- Atiku
Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defended his decision to contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting that his age, political history and previous attempts at the presidency should not undermine his constitutional right to seek office. Atiku also claimed that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old and alleged that the […]
Troops Kill Over 21 Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists in Adamawa
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the National Security Adviser’s Tactical Team, have killed more than 21 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during a major offensive in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted on Thursday, August 27, involved personnel from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical […]
Nigeria Returns to FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index as FG Hails Reclassification
ABUJA, August 28, 2026 — The Federal Government has welcomed Nigeria’s reclassification by global index provider FTSE Russell from “Unclassified” to Frontier Market status, describing the development as a major boost to investor confidence and the country’s capital market. The new classification will take effect from the opening of trading on Monday, September 21, 2026, […]
US To Withdraw Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission
The United States is set to withdraw about 200 troops deployed to Nigeria as part of its counterterrorism operations, following what US officials described as significant gains against Islamist militants in the region. According to The New York Times, the Pentagon plans to complete the withdrawal by late September, signalling a reduction in the US […]