The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the deaths of three people and injuries to another in two unrelated fire emergencies that occurred on Friday across the state. The agency disclosed the incidents in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. According to the statement, the first tragedy unfolded around […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded Nigeria’s successful return to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, describing the country’s election as a clear endorsement of its expanding role and credibility in global maritime affairs. Nigeria secured a seat in Category C for the 2026–2027 term during the IMO General Assembly held in London on Friday, […]
An online allegation directed at Paul “Rudeboy” Okoye, a member of the celebrated Nigerian music duo P-Square, has stirred intense public reaction and revived discussions about defamation, due process, and sexual assault reporting in the digital era. The accusation, initially published on social media, prompted a swift and forceful response from Rudeboy, who categorically […]
On November 26, 2025, gunfire erupted near the presidential palace and the headquarters of the electoral commission in Bissau, hours before provisional results from the November 23 presidential election were to be announced. Moments later, a group of army officers declared that they had seized power, installed a junta, and placed the country under curfew, […]
Families across multiple states in South‑East Nigeria continue to mourn loved ones reportedly lost to extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and brutal raids, according to a new report by Amnesty International Nigeria. The findings paint a grim picture of widespread violence, institutional failure, and impunity. Between 2021 and 2023, thousands of people were killed […]
The Nigerian Army has announced the promotion of a significant number of senior officers in a move aimed at reinforcing the country’s defence leadership. On Thursday, the Army Council approved the elevation of 28 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major General, while 77 Colonels were promoted to Brigadier General. Those promoted to […]
A feared militia commander operating in the forests between Bakori and Funtua in Katsina State has released a group of abducted residents previously seized during a string of attacks on farming communities in the region. Local officials and community representatives confirmed that the freed individuals were returned earlier this week following behind-the-scenes engagements aimed […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is confronting a critical internal test as senior members and veteran stakeholders promote an emergency transition plan aimed at preventing a power vacuum in December. The document circulated by concerned party loyalists and governance analysts calls for immediate steps to ensure the party’s leadership structure remains valid and that the […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the passing of renowned Islamic scholar and global leader of the Tijjaniyya movement, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing him as a “spiritual colossus” whose influence shaped generations of Muslims across Africa. Atiku, who was in Bauchi on Friday alongside a delegation, joined thousands of worshippers for the Janaza […]
Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has urged the federal and state governments to scale up investment in public health and education, warning that Nigeria’s development will remain hindered unless urgent reforms are implemented in both sectors. Mimiko made the call while delivering the convocation lecture of the Confluence University of Science and […]
