Ribadu, Atiku, Dangote, other dignitaries attend el-Rufai mother’s funeral
On Sunday, dignitaries from different political divides were present at the Central Mosque, Abuja, in honour of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the deceased mother of the former governor of Kaduna…
UK to raise visa fees for visitors, workers, students by up to £222 from April
The United Kingdom will increase visa fees for people seeking to visit, study, work, or live in the country. The UK home office said the visa charges will rise by…
Zulum sacks commissioners, dissolves Borno executive council
Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, has sacked all commissioners in his cabinet, dissolving the state’s executive council. In a statement on Monday, Bukar Tijani, secretary to the state…
INEC recognises Wike-backed PDP leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the faction of the national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal…
Yilwatda hails Tinubu at 74, says president leading ‘transformational era’ for Nigeria
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, describing him as the “architect of a new Nigeria”…
Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director’s personal email, publish photos and documents
Iran-linked hackers have broken into FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email inbox, publishing photographs of the director and other documents to the internet, the hackers and the bureau said…
Yemen’s Houthis attack Israel as Iran war risks escalation
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched missiles at Israel on Saturday, their first such attack since the Iran war began, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expected to conclude…
Alia hails Tinubu over APC convention, urges new leaders to uphold accountability
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as the successful conduct of the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress…
How to check 2026 CB-WASSCE private candidates results online, via SMS
The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates. This was disclosed in a statement issued…
El-Rufai released from ICPC custody after mother’s death
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released Malam Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State. El-Rufai has been in ICPC custody since February 19, 2026.…
