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Nuhu Ribadu and the patient work of national security, By Chido Onumah

Nigeria, June 27 -- When security forces foiled a planned terrorist attack on students writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Kogi State and neutralised the notorio... Read More


Oakleaf partnership adds health focus to Lagos Public Service Club Games

Nigeria, June 27 -- The 2026 mid year Lagos State Public Service Club Games have ended after two weeks of sporting activities across Lagos, with organisers and healthcare partner Oakleaf Pharmaceutica... Read More


SSS releases herder wrongfully detained for two years, gives N3 million compensation

Nigeria, June 27 -- Nura Idris, a herder from Kaduna State, has been released from the facility of the State Security Service (SSS) two years after he was arrested and detained for an alleged link to ... Read More


Shake-up in Nigerian Army, top generals redeployed

Nigeria, June 27 -- The Nigerian Army said it has reshuffled its leadership structure, repositioning and appointing senior officers across key operational commands, affecting some field commanders, sc... Read More


Obasanjo family divided over Yayi's Ogun governorship candidature

Nigeria, June 27 -- The family of former President Olusegun Obasanjo appears divided over the governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Ogun State, Solomon Adeola, popu... Read More


'I'll consume you,' Nwifuru dares Wike over claim Tinubu handed Ebonyi to him

Nigeria, June 27 -- Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has rejected claims that President Bola Tinubu handed over political control of Ebonyi State to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (... Read More


Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of shanties along Lagos-Badagry Expressway, gives occupants ultimatum

Nigeria, June 27 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the demolition of shanties and makeshift structures along the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, giving occupants 72 hours... Read More


Nigerian govt summons vice-chancellor who appointed 24 aides days after assuming office

Nigeria, June 27 -- The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has summoned the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Ikechukwu Dozie, over his appointment of 24 aides ... Read More


Peter Obi speaks on court ruling voiding NDC's registration

Nigeria, June 27 -- The presidential candidate of the The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed disappointment with a court ruling reversing an earlier order to the Independent N... Read More


Two killed in fresh Imo bomb explosion

Nigeria, June 27 -- Two people were killed on Thursday in Imo State when a bomb explosion occurred inside a large drainage channel in the state. The police spokesperson in Imo State, Henry Okoye, sai... Read More