All 22 political parties have submitted their membership registers, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says all 22 registered political parties in the country have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. In a statement…
Police confirm two deaths in Ogbomoso school attacks, launch manhunt for gunmen
The Oyo state police command says two people were killed during an attack on schools in Oriire LGA of the state. On Friday, some gunmen attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary…
S&P upgrades Nigeria’s credit rating to ‘B’ on Tinubu reforms, FX gains
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to ‘B’ from ‘B-’, citing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, improved foreign exchange liquidity, stronger fiscal…
Trump acknowledges Nigerian government’s partnership in killing of ISIS leader
United States President Donald Trump has recognised the federal government for its “partnership” in the operation that led to the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS. Trump had…
Key facts about slain 44-year-old ISIS commander born in Borno
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Nigeria-born ISIS commander described by United States President Donald Trump as the “most active terrorist in the world”, has become the focus of international attention following reports…
Tinubu says killing of ISIS leader a heavy blow to terrorists
President Bola Tinubu has announced the killing of a senior Islamic State leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, during a joint operation carried out by Nigerian and United States…
JUST IN: EFCC arraigns Blessing CEO over alleged N36m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, on Friday, arraigned a social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (also known as Blessing CEO), before…
APC shift primaries amid logistics glitches, disagreements over consensus
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday shifted the House of Representatives primary scheduled to commence today to Saturday, May 16, 2026. A statement by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Felix…
EFCC operatives assaulted hospital workers, dragged me into van — UUTH prof
A Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Prof. Eyo Ekpe, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of harassing and assaulting him…
Police dismiss 5 Inspectors over alleged kidnapping, robbery
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed five inspectors attached to the Department of Operations (DOPS) Patrol Team in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion…
