A ballistic missile struck a residential building in Tel Aviv, injuring at least 21 people, according to emergency services. Israeli defence officials said the majority of the incoming projectiles were intercepted by the country’s air defence systems, preventing wider casualties and infrastructure damage. The escalation follows reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali…
President Bola Tinubu has signalled a broader overhaul of Nigeria’s petroleum governance framework following his executive order mandating direct remittance of oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account. Presidency sources confirm that beyond the immediate fiscal reset, preparations are underway for a comprehensive review of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to address structural and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced significant changes to the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, moving the Presidential and National Assembly polls forward to Saturday, 16 January 2027. The adjustment follows the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026, which introduced new statutory timelines for…
Chidi Odinkalu is a prominent human rights activist. He is also a former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. He has publicly commented on the recent sentencing of the popular traditionalist Chiedozie Nwangwu. Chiedozie Nwangwu is also widely known as Akwa Okuko. Odinkalu took to his official X account to give insights on the…
Activist and former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticized Tunji Disu. He is the newly appointed Inspector General of Police. He criticized him over the handling of businesswoman Tracy Ohiri’s legal case. The case took a dramatic turn when she collapsed in court and was rushed to a hospital. Swore shared…
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on Friday sought the intervention of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurity in parts of the state. Mohammed made the call while briefing State House correspondents after a meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The governor disclosed that the visit…
In a recent interview on Forbes Breaking News, United States President Donald Trump voiced frustration over ongoing negotiations with Iran. He warned that the country must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. He stated, “They can’t have nuclear weapons, and we’re not thrilled with the way they’re negotiating.” Trump emphasized that diplomacy is still…
Hundreds of youths in Kaduna yesterday protested to demand a probe into the administration of former governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged financial mismanagement and the disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata. The protesters who marched through major streets of the state capital, said their action was driven by the need to ensure justice,…
Nigerians have been thrown into confusion. The management of the controversial influencer, Verydarkman, announces his demise. This announcement comes shortly after King Mitchy allegedly ‘passed on’. Recall that the two content creators had been arguing with each other. The disagreement was over NGO funds raised by Nigerians. King Mitchy had called out Verydarkman for withholding…
A well-known physician from Anambra, Mr. Chidozie Nwangwu, commonly known as Akwa Okuko, was given a two-year prison sentence. A well-known physician from Anambra, Mr. Chidozie Nwangwu, commonly known as Akwa Okuko, was given a two-year prison sentence.Agunechemba Security agents detained Nwangwu in February 2025 on charges of aiding and abetting kidnapping and money rituals,…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, in the sum of N200 million each over alleged terrorism-related offences. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who presided over the matter, ruled that both defendants must produce two sureties each in like sum as…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The north-east state governor announced the development in a state broadcast on Friday, February 27. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri officially defects to the APC Photo Credit: @GovernorAUF Source: Twitter Fintiri is one of the four…
Members of the disbanded State Working Committee were requested to leave the party’s state secretariat by the newly established 16-member State Caretaker Committee, which has caused a new crisis for the Peoples Democratic Party in Taraba State. According to Naija News, Dr. Falack Victor, the chairman of the Caretaker Committee, released a statement on Thursday…
Former state commissioners who resigned but failed to relinquish official property have had their government vehicles retrieved by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission. According to Naija News, the commission carried out the operation on Thursday after numerous demands to return the cars were ignored.Among those impacted are former Internal Security Commissioner Air…