The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Federal Government to take decisive diplomatic action against South Africa following a fresh escalation of xenophobic attacks, extrajudicial killings, and the systematic persecution of Nigerians and other African nationals. The resolution followed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, before a Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged $2.33 million money laundering charge. Bodejo was brought before Justice Inyang…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been announced as one of the performers at the inaugural FIFA World Cup final halftime show, joining an international lineup that includes Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Coldplay, and other global stars. FIFA announced…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has detained Zainab Sodiq, a journalist who covers the activities of former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, over her alleged possession of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) without the required documentation. According to a statement…
The United States has formally released an updated list containing the names 124 Nigerians facing deportation amid President Donald Trump’s immigration reforms. The disclosure was made in a statement published on the official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland…
Former Vice president Atiku Abubakar and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has issued a firm warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that nothing must happen to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress. Atiku issued the…
Ahmed Dikko, the former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), has pleaded not guilty to a 12-count money laundering indictment brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Dikko was arraigned on Wednesday alongside…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested members of a suspected “one chance” kidnapping and robbery syndicate, recovering the ₦8.8 million ransom the gang allegedly extorted from a female victim in Abuja. During a press briefing on Wednesday, Commissioner…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has said that he may not be alive to contest the coming election, alleging that the government is frustrating his effort and targeting opposition figures. The NDC chieftain…
Tension gripped parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday as violence erupted between Hausa and Yoruba residents following the alleged killing of a Yoruba tricycle mechanic in the Ojoo neighborhood. The unrest reportedly escalated across several zones in…
Following an exchange of gunfire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the ceasefire with Iran is “over,” though he indicated that negotiators could continue discussions with Tehran. Trump denounced Iran as “scum” and “cuckoo”…
US President Donald Trump has described popular American rapper, Nicki Minaj as “so hot” while introducing her at a White House luncheon on Monday. Trump made this remarks during the Rose Garden luncheon, where Minaj was among the guests in…
Ghana has postponed the scheduled visit of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, following a wave of xenophobic and anti-immigrant violence against other Africans. Mobs targeting undocumented migrants attacked numerous African nationals, including several Ghanaian citizens. In response, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs…
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the rehabilitation of violent offenders and “repentant terrorists.” During Tuesday’s plenary, the upper legislative chamber emphasized that individuals found guilty of terrorism and related offenses must face immediate prosecution and the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has detained Professor Bello Abubakar, the personal physician to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement by its spokesperson and Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey,…