Suspected bandits have attacked a branch of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Kogi State, abducting several worshippers and residents during the assault. The attack occurred at the ECWA church in Aààaz-Kiri community, located in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of the state. Local sources said the gunmen stormed the area and targeted the […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State on Sunday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of acting beyond its legal powers and displaying political bias over the continued detention of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN. During a press conference at Azbir Hotel in Birnin Kebbi, […]
The United States and Nigeria are nearing an agreement on a strategic security framework to confront Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), U.S. Representative Riley Moore has said. Moore disclosed this after returning to the United States from a fact-finding visit to Nigeria, where he held meetings with senior security and […]
President Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to strengthen regional unity and collective action in addressing terrorism, violent extremism, and the rising wave of unconstitutional changes of government across the subregion. The call was made during the 68th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of […]
In a significant shift in diplomatic strategy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Kyiv is willing to abandon its long-standing bid to join NATO if Western allies provide legally binding security guarantees. The announcement comes ahead of peace talks scheduled in Berlin, hosted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with participation from U.S. and […]
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for every civil servant in the state, a gesture aimed at rewarding workers for their dedication and boosting morale ahead of the festive season. The announcement was made on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, […]
Authorities in Benin Republic have arrested Chabi Yayi, son of former president Thomas Boni Yayi, in the aftermath of last week’s foiled coup attempt that briefly destabilized the West African nation. The arrest, which took place early Sunday, December 14, 2025, comes amid ongoing investigations into the failed mutiny. Family sources and media reports […]
The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has formally requested a 10-year tax exemption for companies operating within Nigeria’s oil and gas free zones, arguing that such a measure is crucial for sustaining investment and economic growth under the country’s new tax framework. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of OGFZA, Bamanga […]
