Army Seeks Closer Cooperation with US to Tackle Insecurity Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for a deeper strategic partnership with the United States Army to combat the country’s evolving security challenges. During a visit from the U.S. Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore, Shaibu emphasized the need […]
US Complete First Tranche Sale of Venezuelan Crude The United States has finalized its first sale of Venezuelan crude oil under a new $2 billion energy agreement. This initial transaction, valued at approximately $500 million, follows a major U.S. military operation in early January 2026 that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás […]
Katsina Pays ₦45bn Life, Death Benefits to 14,560 State, LG Workers Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has announced the disbursement of N45.89 billion to cover accrued life and death benefits for 14,560 state and local government workers. This payment, made between May 2023 and January 2025, aims to clear a significant backlog […]
FG Does Not Pay Ransom for Hostage Release, Insists Defence Minister The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has said the Federal Government does not pay ransom to secure the release of kidnapped victims, explaining that hostages are rescued through sustained military operations and intelligence-led pressure on criminal groups during rescue missions across Nigeria. […]
Katsina Pays ₦45bn Life, Death Benefits to 14,560 State, LG Workers Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has announced the disbursement of N45.89 billion to cover accrued life and death benefits for 14,560 state and local government workers. This payment, made between May 2023 and January 2025, aims to clear a significant backlog […]
Federal High Court Freezes Funds Linked to Aviation Firm Executive A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the interim forfeiture of $150,000 connected to Emmanuel Okoh, a director of Vetifly Global Inc., following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Justice Yellim Bogoro granted the order on Wednesday after hearing an […]
Nasarawa Senator Buried as SDP Leaders Pay Tribute Chieftains of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), lawmakers, and traditional rulers recently gathered in Lafia, Nasarawa State, to bury the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki. The senator, who represented Nasarawa North, passed away at the age of 52 in an Indian hospital following a prolonged […]
Nigeria Mourns Passing of ‘Omije Ojumi’ Gospel Singer Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu has died after battling a prolonged leg-related illness. The singer passed away on January 12, 2026, in a Lagos hospital, where she had been receiving medical care. Her death was confirmed on Tuesday by fellow gospel musician Ayo Melody. Akinnaanu, widely […]
Gagdi Congratulates Ibrahim Hassan on Appointment as Minister’s Adviser Member of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Baba Hassan on his appointment as Senior Special Adviser on Politics, Strategy and Intelligence to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. In a statement issued today, Gagdi described the […]
EU Drops Nigeria from High-risk Financial List The European Union has officially removed Nigeria from its list of high-risk third-country jurisdictions regarding money laundering and terrorist financing. This decision follows Nigeria’s successful exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” in late 2025, after the country implemented significant reforms to […]
