U.S. Confirms Deployment of Troops to Nigeria Following December Airstrikes

The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, marking the first official acknowledgment of American forces on the ground since U.S. airstrikes were carried out in the country on Christmas Day. The confirmation was made Tuesday by the commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), amid growing attention to Washington’s military involvement […]

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Inside PDP Turmoil: Makinde Calls Out Wike’s Influence

Ibadan, Oyo State  Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has openly questioned the role, moral authority and political influence of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), adding fresh fuel to simmering internal tensions within Nigeria’s main opposition party. Makinde’s comments come amid growing disputes over leadership, loyalty and control inside

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Malami Tells Court His Wealth Came From Salaries, Gifts, Seeks Reversal of Property Forfeiture Order

Abuja Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to set aside an interim forfeiture order placed on three of his properties by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), insisting that his wealth was acquired from legitimate sources, including salaries, business income,

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Uzodimma Leads APC’s Big Push Ahead of 2026 National Convention

Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally constituted a 73-member Central Coordination Committee tasked with overseeing preparations for its national convention, slated for March 2026. The convention is seen as a critical event in shaping the party’s leadership, strategy, and positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a list released on Tuesday, the

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Appointment Shake-Up: NASS Group Stands Firmly With Akpabio

Abuja A group of professionals within the National Assembly has defended Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his decision to cancel a batch of controversial appointments made by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), describing the move as lawful, timely, and necessary to protect institutional integrity. The group, which calls itself the Concerned Professionals in the

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Empower Youth, Empower the Nation — Tinubu at FUT Minna Convocation

Minna, Niger State  President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that a nation’s development is inextricably linked to deliberate and sustained investment in its youth, stressing that access to quality education should not be constrained by financial limitations. The President made the remarks during the 34th Convocation Ceremony and 43rd Founders’ Day of the Federal University of

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From Survival to Stardom: Aribo Reboots at Leicester, Lookman Hits Atlético Jackpot

Leicester / Madrid Two Super Eagles stars were at the heart of a dramatic transfer deadline day in European football, as midfielder Joe Aribo sealed a late loan move to Leicester City, while forward Ademola Lookman completed a high-profile permanent switch to Atlético Madrid, marking contrasting but equally significant turning points in their careers. While

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Gambari: Nigeria’s Biggest Beneficiaries Care Least About Its Stability

Abuja Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has delivered a rare and sobering insider account of power at the highest level of government, warning that many of those who benefit the most from Nigeria’s vast resources are often the least committed to the country’s stability, progress, and long-term development. Gambari

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NLC, TUC Push Ahead With Feb 3 Solidarity Rally as Police Raise Security Concerns

Abuja Nigeria’s organised labour is pressing ahead with plans for a nationwide solidarity rally on February 3 in support of striking workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), setting the stage for a tense standoff with security authorities, who have urged labour leaders to reconsider the protest’s timing over security concerns. The planned rally, announced

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Germany’s Merz Says Transatlantic Relations Have Shifted, Urges Greater European Independence

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has acknowledged a profound shift in transatlantic relations, saying Europe must now take greater responsibility for its own political and technological future. “Transatlantic relations have changed, and no one in this room says that with more regret than I do,” Merz said, speaking in remarks shared via social media. The German

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