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Mohammed Bello, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission of violating his father’s rights by denying him access to medical care and family support while in detention. In a statement released late Friday, Bello alleged that officials of the anti-corruption agency prevented El-Rufai’s … Read more

American aerospace company Boeing has confirmed that China agreed to purchase 200 aircraft during the recent visit of US President Donald Trump to Beijing, in what could become one of the biggest aviation deals in history. The company disclosed on Friday that the agreement represents an initial commitment, with expectations that China could eventually expand … Read more

Fresh cracks are beginning to show within Nigeria’s ruling party as tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections, with several APC aspirants openly rejecting attempts by governors and party leaders to impose consensus candidates across different states. As the party commenced its primaries starting with the House of Representatives elections, internal disagreements over candidate selection … Read more

The Nigerian Military, in collaboration with the United States Africa Command, has reportedly killed Abu Bilal Al Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of ISIS, during a joint counterterrorism operation in the Lake Chad region. The development was confirmed by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja and signed by … Read more

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken the Federal Government to court over the issuance of fresh fuel import licences to petroleum marketing companies, escalating tensions in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. Despite the refinery’s growing output and its role in domestic fuel supply, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reportedly issued new import … Read more

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Lagos State after a series of diplomatic and economic engagements across France, Kenya, and Rwanda. He arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Friday evening at about 7:12pm, marking the conclusion of his foreign tour. On arrival, the President was received by Lagos … Read more

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, has declared an indefinite strike following a violent operation by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH). The association is also demanding the prosecution of EFCC officials allegedly involved in the raid, which it described as … Read more

Stakeholders from the Mbulu-Iyiukwu, Mbulu-Njodo, and Mbulu-Owehe geopolitical zones in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State have accused the dominant Nike Uno bloc of monopolising political power in the council for nearly three decades. They are now demanding what they describe as an end to systemic marginalisation and exclusion from leadership positions in … Read more

The Nigeria Police Force has begun a fresh recruitment drive into its specialised Drone Section under the Police Airwing, targeting officers with experience in drone operations, engineering, and computer-related fields. According to a police wireless message dated May 13, 2026, and obtained from Force Headquarters in Abuja, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in all Zones 1–17, … Read more

Thousands of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) part-time teachers working in Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria have begun withdrawing from normal teaching activities, as frustration grows over the Federal Government’s delay in regularising their appointments and improving their welfare. Reports gathered from affected schools show that the action is already spreading across different states, with varying levels … Read more