A major counter-insurgency operation by Nigerian security forces has dealt a significant blow to terrorist groups operating near the Zamfara-Niger State border, with dozens of fighters killed and a planned attack on rural communities foiled. The military offensive, executed under Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), took place on Tuesday in the Rijau area of Niger State,…
Prominent Nigerian senator and South East leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has decried what he described as the unconstitutional restriction placed on former presidential candidate and ex-governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, by the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebolo. Speaking via a strongly worded statement released in Abuja, Abaribe warned that barring any Nigerian citizen from…
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has announced the arrest of those involved in the abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro of the State High Court, lauding the efforts of security forces for the safe rescue of the judge. Justice Omukoro was kidnapped in Yenagoa on 21 June and held for nearly two weeks. Following…
The Nigerian Senate has urged President Bola Tinubu to honour the memory of former President Muhammadu Buhari by naming a national monument after him, describing the late statesman as a pillar of integrity, discipline, and democratic commitment. The appeal was made during Wednesday’s plenary, following a motion tabled by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central),…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) says the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to hold the interest rates was anticipated. Dr Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in…
Nigeria’s Labour Party has reaffirmed its respect for the Supreme Court ruling that resolved its leadership crisis, in response to recent remarks by Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate. In a press release signed by Ken Asogwa, media aide to Interim National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman, the party clarified that the apex…
Dozens of communities in Gusau Local Government Area of north-west Nigeria’s Zamfara State have united in protest over what they describe as unchecked killings, abductions, and the destruction of livelihoods by armed bandits. In a dramatic demonstration on Wednesday, hundreds of residents flooded the streets of Gusau, paralysing traffic and converging at the Government House…
The Nigerian capital is set for a major urban upgrade as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) formally signs a partnership with MAG International Links Limited to develop the Abuja City Walk—an ambitious mixed-use district modelled on Dubai’s famed City Walk. Announced at a signing ceremony in Abuja, the project covers 200 hectares at Abuja…
The 25 lawmakers representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Osun State House of Assembly have strongly denied rumours suggesting they are planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing the media in Osogbo on Wednesday, Speaker Wale Egbedun described the speculation as baseless and politically motivated, assuring the public of the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) made a bold entrance into Rivers State on Wednesday, fuelling speculation of a major political realignment ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Supporters gathered at the Port Harcourt International Airport to receive former governor Rotimi Amaechi and other party officials attending the formal launch of the party in the oil-rich…
