Nigeria Update

Obasanjo’s daughter withdraws from Ogun 2027 governorship race, backs Adeola

A former gubernatorial aspirant and daughter of Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo, has congratulated Solomon…

Presidency rebukes Atiku over remarks on Borno-Yobe border market

The Presidency on Monday criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his comments on…

El-Rufai petitions CJN, seeks reassignment of judge in ongoing trial

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria,…

Atiku camp accuses Tinubu of ‘absentee leadership’ over brief Plateau visit

The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu, alleging…

Wike-backed PDP faction rejects Turaki group’s ADC meeting claims

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with Nyesom Wike has advised its…

Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso join ADC Abuja protest against INEC decisions

Prominent figures of the African Democratic Congress, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have…

NAF chief hails troops’ commitment at Easter luncheon in Kaduna

The Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, has lauded personnel of the Nigerian Air…

DHQ denies claims of recruiting repentant terrorists into military

The Defence Headquarters has refuted allegations that former terrorists who have renounced violence are…

Borno receives 230 repentant terrorists under Operation Safe Corridor programme

Borno State has taken in 230 repentant terrorists processed through Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC),…

Germany declines Fani-Kayode’s ambassadorial nomination over controversial record

    Germany has turned down the nomination of former Nigerian minister Femi Fani-Kayode…

Troops neutralize 38 ISWAP fighters in foiled attack on Borno base

Troops under the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have killed…

INEC raises alarm over disinformation, foreign influence ahead of 2027 polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission has cautioned that Nigeria’s 2027 general elections could be…

IPAC raises red flag over ‘lenient’ electoral act provisions

The Inter-Party Advisory Council has expressed concern over provisions in the newly amended Electoral…

UK-Nigeria deportation deal targets failed asylum seekers, criminals

United Kingdom has reached a new agreement with Nigeria aimed at simplifying the deportation…

Highway offender jailed for attempted arson on Lagos environmental officer

In a renewed push to enforce environmental regulations and ensure public safety, the Lagos…