Mohammed Ma’aji, a Nigerian military colonel, has been reported to be the mastermind behind the foiled coup aimed at toppling President Bola Tinubu’s government. Recall that there was an attempted coup in the country in October 2025, creating tension across…
Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Abuja Federal high Court has formally thrown out an ex-parte motion filed by leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto correctional facility. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s counsel,…
Peter Obi, chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has warned Nigerians to remain vigilant or risk losing their freedoms. He made the statement in a post on his verified X account on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic…
An intense Pandemonium broke out in Onitsha Market, Anambra State, on Tuesday when traders clashed with security officers enforcing the closure of the facility. According to reports, Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo closed the market on Monday due to the…
The proposed merger between Providus and Unity banks has reportedly reached the final stage, with an official announcement expected soon, according to reports. As tier-2 lenders rush to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation deadline, the merger is…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja, has scheduled today Tuesday January 27, for ruling on a strike suit filed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration against leaders of the Joint Union Action Committee. Justice E.D.…
The Lagos Internal Revenue Service’s notice on the execution of the tax law has sparked yet another dispute among Nigerians regarding the country’s tax regulations. In a notice over the weekend, LIRS revealed that it has the authority granted to…
The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, has stated that the panel found several of the officers had cases to answer concerning the attempted coup against President Tinubu. According to established protocols and current regulations, Uba said that…
Lagos State government has reportedly commenced humanitarian support for residents impacted by recent safety enforcement actions in parts of Makoko, as the government moves to ease the hardship caused by the interventions around high-risk zones. The state is offering palliative…
Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, the son of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s 2023 presidential contender, has resigned from his position as Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development. In a message released on his official Facebook page…
Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Nigerian minister of petroleum resources and the most recent president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), will appear in court in London on Monday as her much anticipated corruption trial officially gets underway. This…
A 30-year-old Brazilian lady named Ingrid Benevides was apprehended by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) agents at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja with 30.09 kilogrammes of heroin hidden in factory-sealed coffee sachets worth over N3 billion. Following intelligence-led…
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the governor of Anambra State, has ordered a one-week closure of the Onitsha Market due to traders’ disobedience for the state government’s order to disregard Monday sit-at-home order. The governor, along with a few of his assistants…
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, with the backing of the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), on Monday have demanded for FCT minister, Nyesom Wike to be removed. The workers picketed National Industrial Court in Abuja as part of an ongoing…
Following Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, and Labour Party have harshly criticised the All Progressives Congress, stating that the development will not…