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Tension in Benin as Gunmen Allegedly Open Fire Near Peter Obi, Supporters

CATEGORY: Politics There was tension in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday after gunmen allegedly opened fire in the vicinity of former Anambra State governor...

Meet Tunji Disu: The 59-Year-Old Lagos-Born Officer Appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police

On February 24, 2026, President Bola Tinubu appointed Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. A Lagos-born officer with...

Obi Blames Economic Decline on Misuse of Loans, Not Size of Nigeria’s Debt

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has argued that Nigeria’s worsening economic condition stems from poor management of borrowed funds rather than the...

Edo Govt Denies Obi’s Attack Allegation, Labels Claim Politically Motivated

The Edo State Government has dismissed allegations by former Anambra State Governor and ADC figure, Peter Obi, that members of his political camp were...

Tinubu Removes Egbetokun, Appoints Tunji Disu As New Inspector-General Of Police

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police, replacing Kayode Egbetokun. A presidency source confirmed the development on Tuesday, stating...

NLC Opposes Federal Government’s Proposed N3tn Bailout for Power Generation Firms

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed ₦3 trillion bailout for privately owned electricity generation companies (GENCOs), describing the move...

Gabon Suspends Social Media ‘Until Further Notice’ Over Security Concerns

Gabon’s media regulator has announced the immediate suspension of social media platforms across the country “until further notice,” citing concerns over false information, hate...

NUPRC Commissions Nigeria’s First Gravimetric Flow Meter Calibration Facility In Eket

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has commissioned Nigeria’s first Gravimetric Multifaceted Flow Metering Calibration Facility in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, marking a...

Sultan Declares Ramadan Begins Wednesday, Urges Muslims To Pray For Nigeria’s Peace

The Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447AH, following the sighting of the crescent moon...

INEC Assures Readiness for February 21 FCT Area Council Polls

The Administrative Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Abimbola Oladunjoye, has confirmed that the Commission is fully...

₦10bn Fraud Trial: EFCC Witness Testifies on Alleged Transfers to Ali Bello

The trial of Ali Bello, Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, resumed on Monday at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja,...

Senate Reopens Debate on Electoral Act Over 2027 Election Timeline

The Nigerian Senate has commenced steps to rescind and recommit the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, citing concerns over the proposed...

Dangote Inks $400 Million Deal to Boost Refinery Expansion

Dangote Group has signed a $400 million agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. to accelerate the expansion of its petroleum refinery and petrochemicals...

President Tinubu Applauds NSA Ribadu’s Leadership in National Security

President Bola Tinubu has praised Nuhu Ribadu for his dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s security and combating insurgency and banditry. Speaking in Yola, Tinubu expressed pride...

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