Maina slumped on his office staircase… now hospitalised, says aide
Emmanuel Nweke, media assistant to Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), says his principal slumped on Tuesday just outside his office. In a statement, Nweke said Maina lost his balance while accessing the office, hitting his head on the staircase before passing out. The aide attributed the incident to […]
US sends ground troops to Nigeria
The United States has dispatched a “small team” of troops to Nigeria following recent security cooperation between both countries. Dagvin Anderson, the general in charge of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), spoke of the development in a press briefing on Tuesday. It is the first acknowledgement of US boots on the ground in Nigeria since the […]
FG, states, councils share ₦1.969tr December revenue at FAAC meeting
The Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils have shared a total of ₦1.969 trillion as revenue generated in December 2025 from the Federation Account. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, on Monday […]
Nigerian billionaire Tonlagha hires lobbyists to push Nigeria-US ties
Nigerian billionaire, Matthew Tonlagha, has signed a lucrative contract with US lobbying firm Valcour designed to improve Abuja’s relations with Washington, documents seen by AFP on Monday showed. The Nigerian government has already entered the lobbying fray, with national security chief Nuhu Ribadu in December striking a $750,000-per-month deal with US firm DCI to lobby […]
Alleged money laundering: Ex-AGF Malami explains source of wealth to court
The immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, who is facing money laundering charges, has explained the source of his wealth to the Federal High Court in Abuja. Malami, SAN, who is begging the court to release to him three out of 57 seized property that were allegedly […]
Court restrains NLC, TUC from planned FCT protest
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress and three others from embarking on any form of industrial action or protest in the Federal Capital Territory. Justice Emmanuel Subilim issued the interim order on Monday while ruling on an ex parte application filed by the Minister […]
Grammys 2026: Nigeria goes home empty-handed, Tyla wins again
Despite a strong presence in key categories, Nigerian artistes failed to win any competitive award at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday. Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid all fell short, leaving the country without a trophy for the year. South Africa’s Tyla won Best African Music Performance for Push […]
Brains behind alleged coup know the consequences – Defence Minister
Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, declared yesterday that the suspects being detained in connection with the recent alleged coup plotting in the country must have been fully aware of the seriousness of their actions. “They must have made up their minds when they decided to do this and must have considered their families,” Musa, a retired […]
2027: Atiku consults ADP leadership to strengthen opposition stability
Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress at the weekend held a high level consultative meeting with the leadership of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in a bid to rally support against the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. The meeting was confirmed by the National Chairman of the ADP, […]
Protect Worship Centres, Southern Kaduna Clerics Tell Govt, Communities
Southern Kaduna Christian leaders have appealed to government at all levels and security agencies to protect worship centers following the recent abduction of over 100 worshippers in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru local government area of the state. The clerics while calling for the rescue of the abducted worshippers also urged the communities to strengthen local […]