President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Senate to begin amending the 1999 Constitution to allow the establishment of state police, saying Nigeria must urgently reform its security system to tackle...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a fresh 12-count criminal charge against Mike Ozekhome (SAN), alleging forgery and related offences in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The...

Leading opposition figures have criticised the federal government following a violent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, Edo State. The incident occurred shortly...

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to April 23. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the new date on Wednesday after the defendant failed...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector General of Police, citing pressing family considerations. In a statement on Tuesday, the president commended Egbetokun...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 26.50 percent from 27 percent. The decision was announced on Tuesday at the Monetary Policy Committee meeting...

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation has withdrawn the criminal case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission against senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome. The...

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. Akpe, who previously served as Chief of Staff at Government House, Yenagoa, was nominated...

Chad has closed its border with neighbouring Sudan following deadly clashes linked to the ongoing conflict in Sudan that killed five Chadian soldiers. The Chadian government announced the closure on Monday,...

Airspace over Lagos was temporarily suspended on Monday after a fire broke out at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, forcing the suspension of flight operations. Authorities said six people...

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a ₦1 billion suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the alleged illegal search of his Abuja...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the results of last Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with the All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Violence has erupted across parts of Mexico following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” during a military operation in Jalisco State. Oseguera, leader of the...

The Department of State Services will on Wednesday, February 25, arraign former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai over alleged cybercrime and threats to national security. El-Rufai is scheduled to appear...

The Supreme Court of the United States has declared sweeping import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump illegal, ruling that they were enacted without proper congressional approval. In a 6–3 judgment...

Zimbabwe has launched a national programme for lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug, marking a major step in its fight against AIDS. The initiative was officially unveiled on Thursday...

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that 33 people were killed in an attack on Bui District in Arewa Local Government Area, Kebbi State, following a violent cattle-rustling incident. Spokesperson...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared Friday, February 20, 2026, a work-free day and announced a restriction of movement from 8pm on Friday to 6pm on Saturday ahead...

Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have searched the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as part of an ongoing investigation...

Senator Mpigi Barinada, who represented the Rivers South East Senatorial District in the Senate, has died. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Works, Akin Alabi, confirmed...