Alleged Drug Trafficking: FBI Moves to Keep Tinubu-Linked Records Secret The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked a federal court in Washington, D.C., for permission to withhold portions of records relating to an old investigation linked to President Bola Tinubu, citing concerns over sensitive law-enforcement techniques and the safety of individuals. The request
Eid Maulud: FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday
Alleged Visa Overstay: Two Nigerians Detained in Indian Police Two Nigerian nationals, including a woman, have been detained in Dwarka, Delhi, India, for allegedly overstaying their visas during Operation VISTA 1.0, a police initiative targeting immigration violations involving foreign nationals. The detentions followed checks by the Dwarka District Police, which reportedly established that the visas
Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders with AK-47, 26 Rounds of Ammunition in Borno A 23-year-old suspected Boko Haram fighter, identified as Ali Saidiq, has surrendered to troops in Borno State with an AK-47 rifle and 26 rounds of ammunition, amid sustained military operations against terrorist groups in the Lake Chad region. Saidiq, a native of Garere
Mutfwang Denies 60:40 Cabinet-Sharing Deal with APC Legacy Group Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has denied reports that he agreed to allocate 40 per cent of government appointments to the All Progressives Congress (APC) legacy group led by former Governor Simon Lalong as part of the terms of his defection to the party. Mutfwang made
Fuel Subsidy Proposal Retrogressive, Unsustainable — Presidency Replies Atiku The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, describing it as a retrogressive policy that could undermine Nigeria’s ongoing economic and petroleum-sector reforms. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the position known in
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for unity and healing across the state following his re-election, while expressing condolences to families who lost loved ones to electoral violence ahead of the poll. Adeleke made the appeal in a message shared on his official page after securing another term in office, thanking residents for renewing
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with a viral video showing suspected miscreants allegedly harassing motorists along a road in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed the development in a post on her X handle on Thursday while reacting to the footage, which had sparked concerns among
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has begun consultations with its legislative aspirants and key stakeholders as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections. The strategic meeting, held on Thursday at the APC state secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, brought together aspirants seeking the party’s tickets for the Senate, House of Representatives
Over 40 Farmers Die, Dozens Missing as Boat Capsizes in Sokoto Over 40 people are feared dead after a boat carrying farmers to their rice farms capsized in Gorau town, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident occurred on Thursday while the victims were crossing a stream to access their farms. Most of