Airstrike: We shut Jilli market 5 years ago – Zulum
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has said the state government closed down Jilli market five years ago, for serving as a notorious hub allegedly used by insurgents and their…
Expert faults World Bank fuel import recommendation
Energy economist, Ken Ife, has criticised the World Bank’s recommendation urging Nigeria to deepen fuel importation and liberalise its downstream petroleum sector, describing the advice as “ill-timed” and inconsistent…
Crude oil rises 7% as Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Global crude oil prices climbed by over 7 per cent on Monday following an order by U.S. President Donald Trump directing the Navy to begin a blockade of all ships…
Makinde, Ladoja fault Fayose over alleged dethronement plot
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Sunday disagreed with the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, over a reported…
African Union no longer fit for purpose, says Kenyan president
Kenya’s President William Ruto says the African Union (AU) is not fit for purpose. Ruto made the remarks while addressing intelligence chiefs from across the continent at the Mashariki Cooperation…
US commends Nigeria over 386 terrorism convictions
The United States has commended Nigeria for accelerating the prosecution of terrorism-related cases, following the conviction of 386 suspects in recent mass trials. In a statement published via X on…
Despite video evidence, Taiwo Oyedele denies admitting errors in new tax laws
The Minister of State for Finance, Taowo Oyedele, has denied acknowledging errors in Nigeria’s new tax laws, despite a video evidence of him explaining how the legislative process led to…
Military defends Jilli bombing, says village long abandoned by residents
The military has defended the air strike on Jilli market along the Borno-Yobe border. Several people were reportedly killed and injured due to the strike which occurred on Saturday at…
Army arrests teenage suspect linked to killing of brigadier-general in Borno
Troops of the joint task force (north-east) Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 15-year-old suspect over his alleged involvement in a deadly attack in Borno state. The suspect, identified simply…
INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections. The Commission disclosed this in a statement…
