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Nigeria and U.S. Deepen Alliance on Security, and Counter-Terrorism

Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on religious freedom and national security, pledging sustained joint action to protect vulnerable communities and ensure accountability for perpetrators of violence. This was contained in a joint statement issued by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the leader of the […]

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Dumps NNPP Amid Defection Runours

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), bringing weeks of political speculation to an end. The development was disclosed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, while presenting Yusuf’s letter of resignation. According to Mr. Tofa, the Governor conveyed his decision […]

Nine-Year Delay Costs Lagos as Supreme Court Ends Al-Mustapha Trial in Kudirat Abiola Case

The Supreme Court has dismissed the long-running trial of Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), former Chief Security Officer to ex-military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, in connection with the murder of Mrs. Kudirat Abiola. During proceedings, Lagos State was expected to reopen the trial. However, no legal representation appeared for the state, and no court […]

U.S. Presses Nigeria on Rising Attacks as Kaduna Abductions Rekindle Fears for Christians

The United States has urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities across the country, following a spate of recent attacks and abductions. Speaking on Thursday, the U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Ms. Allison Hooker, acknowledged that some progress had been made in recent months but stressed that renewed violence showed […]

EFCC Recovers ₦1.28bn Enugu Government Funds from Sujimoto

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than ₦1.28 billion from Mr. Olasijibomi Ogundele, Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Ltd, funds belonging to the Enugu State Government. The Enugu State Government, in September 2025, accused the company’s CEO of defrauding the state of ₦5.76 billion earmarked for the construction of […]

Awujale Stool: Abiodun Rejects Intimidation Claims, Reaffirms Respect for Tradition

Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, has dismissed reports alleging a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes over the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland, describing the claims as false and misleading. The clarification was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Mr. […]

Kaduna Abduction: CAN Slams Early Police Denial, Demands Urgent Rescue Efforts

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has criticised security agencies over their handling of public communication following the abduction of worshippers in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the association expressed concern over what it […]

Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears in London Court Ahead of £100,000 Bribery Trial

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has appeared before the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom, for a preliminary hearing in her trial over alleged bribery offences. Mrs. Alison-Madueke, who served as Nigeria’s oil minister from 2010 to 2015, was the first woman to hold the position and also the first female […]

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