By Victor Odion The recent delivery of military supplies by the United States to Nigeria has once again drawn attention to a security partnership that has shaped Nigeria’s counterinsurgency efforts for more than a decade. Confirmed by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), the delivery took place in Abuja and was described as the transfer […]
By Olukunle Adewumi As Nigeria enters 2026, the political atmosphere is once again charged with anticipation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Alongside political actors, parties, and electoral bodies, one institution is poised to play a decisive role in shaping the credibility and outcome of the democratic process: the judiciary. From pre-election disputes and party
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The Edo State High Court has ordered the remand of several youths arrested during a protest over rising insecurity in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, following disturbances that erupted during the demonstration. The ruling comes amid heightened public concern over kidnapping and violent crime in parts of the state, as authorities
Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has dismissed claims that he endorsed Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf’s alleged defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial comes amid circulating reports suggesting that Governor Yusuf may be preparing to leave the NNPP, sparking speculation and media attention. Kwankwaso’s media aide,
A coordinated security campaign across Kogi, Kwara, and Sokoto states has resulted in the rescue of 309 hostages, the arrest of 129 suspected criminals, and the killing of 55 terrorists, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed on Tuesday. Authorities also reported ongoing threats in Sokoto State, where residents of several communities have fled due to warnings
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Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are currently holding a historic signing ceremony for an agreement that ends a 16-year impasse over university salaries and conditions of service. The agreement provides for a 40% increase in salaries and allowances for academic staff. It also includes pension
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Mohammed Abdulhammed Alansmith Football in Africa has continued to evolve, none more than the quality of displays on show at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Africans breathe and live for the game, and so far the 35th edition of the continental showpiece has delivered so many high-intense and standout performances. The Super
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a convincing 2–0 victory over Algeria on Friday, January 10, 2026, continuing their strong run in the tournament. The quarterfinal encounter, played at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco, saw Nigeria assert control after a goalless first half, scoring
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The Labour Party (LP) has formally affirmed Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its National Leader and recognized a change in its national leadership, marking a significant development in the party’s internal reorganization. The decision was announced on Wednesday in Abuja following a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). In a communiqué issued
LABOUR PARTY AFFIRMS ALEX OTTI AS NATIONAL LEADER, RECOGNISES NENADI USMAN AS CHAIRMAN Read More »
Nigeria’s long-running struggle with insecurity has entered a more diplomatically sensitive phase, as renewed domestic assurances of military empowerment coincide with unusually direct warnings from the United States. In Abuja on Friday, the Federal Government reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen the Armed Forces amid persistent violence—just as remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump sharpened debate
