Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has nominated Murtala Sule Garo as deputy governor and forwarded his name to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The nomination was disclosed...

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, will remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) after a Kaduna State High Court adjourned ruling...

Several terrorists have been killed following air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest in Nigeria’s North-East. NAF spokesperson, Ehimen Ejodame, said the operation...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled May 16 and May 23, 2026, for its presidential and governorship primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity...

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals over an alleged plot to wage war against Nigeria. The defendants—two retired senior military...

International concern is growing after the United States seized an Iranian cargo ship, putting renewed strain on an already fragile Middle East ceasefire. Iran condemned the seizure as unlawful...

Senegal’s former president, Macky Sall, is among four candidates auditioning this week for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, as the global body prepares for a leadership transition...

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a force majeure on the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a destructive rainstorm that damaged key infrastructure along...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday and Saturday. In a statement issued...

Retired officers of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday staged a protest in Abuja, demanding their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and calling for urgent reforms to their retirement...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a combination of rainfall and sunshine across the country over the next three days. In its latest weather outlook, the agency said southern...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion and extending the implementation of the 2025 capital budget to June 30, 2026. The...

Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels for the duration of its ceasefire with the United States, signaling a temporary easing of regional tensions. The decision...

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has welcomed sprinter Favour Ofili back into its fold after World Athletics rejected her application to change sporting nationality. In a statement on Thursday,...

Firebrand South African opposition figure, Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison for unlawful possession of an assault rifle and discharging it during a 2018 rally. Malema, leader of...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he is not intimidated by opposition voices, describing them as “noise-makers” who do not respect the rule of law. The President made the remarks on Thursday at...

The Federal Government has appealed to domestic airline operators to refrain from increasing airfares or suspending flight operations despite the sharp rise in aviation fuel costs. In a letter addressed...

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, are facing new terrorism-linked firearms charges following an amendment to the case against them. The Federal...

Domestic airline operators in Nigeria have threatened to withdraw flight services nationwide from Monday, citing the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices. The warning was issued by the Airline Operators...

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has affirmed the reinstatement of 455 senior police officers, dismissing an appeal filed by the Police Service Commission. The appellate court upheld an earlier...