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The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been pushed to the brink after the two sides exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, with each accusing the other of firing first in one of the most serious escalations since hostilities between the two countries began in late February. Iran’s […]
Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has sparked fresh debate by calling for a rigorous “interrogation” of Peter Obi’s tenure as Governor of Anambra State. Yusuf argues that Obi’s past treatment of Northerners living in the South-East provides a critical blueprint for understanding his approach […]
In a swift and significant move within the Oyo State political landscape, Retired Commissioner of Police Fatai Owoseni has officially resigned from the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde. The resignation, which was tendered through a formal letter dated May 7, 2026, marks the end of his dual role as the Special Adviser […]
Tragedy struck in Plateau State yesterday as unidentified gunmen launched a violent assault on a police patrol team, leaving one person dead and sparking fresh concerns over the security situation in the North-Central region. The incident reportedly occurred during a routine surveillance operation, when the officers were ambushed by the assailants who […]
Olufemi Elias has been elected as a member of the International Law Commission (ILC). Elias was elected on Tuesday to fill a casual vacancy in the commission following the resignation of Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa. The election was conducted during the 77th session of the commission in Geneva, Switzerland. The International Law Commission, […]
The camp of former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani, has rejected the endorsement of former Senator Shehu Sani as the preferred candidate for Kaduna Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The rejection followed the unanimous endorsement of Shehu Sani by stakeholders of the All […]
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has indicated he is open to contesting the 2027 presidential election, saying he will “consult widely” after a coalition of supporters marched to his Abuja office today urging him to enter the race. The statement, his most substantive public signal yet on the subject, has instantly reignited debate […]
A federal high court in Abuja has convicted Saleh Mamman, former minister of power, on allegations of money laundering. Trial judge, James Omotosho, convicted Mamman on all 12 counts preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Omotosho held that he was satisfied that the anti-graft agency had successfully […]
Dangote Cement Plc has recorded a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, growing its cement and clinker exports from Nigeria by 71.6 per cent, as the Group’s total installed production capacity reached 55 million tonnes per annum (MTA) across Africa. During the period under review, the company completed 10 clinker shipments […]
The Federal Government has officially handed over the construction of a brand-new Carter Bridge in Lagos to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) as part of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring the safety of Nigerians. The event took place at Carter Bridge, Lagos Island, Lagos State, on Wednesday. […]
