Troops Kill Two Suspected Terrorists in Ondo Operation
Nigeria’s army says its troops have killed two suspected terrorists during a security operation in Ondo state. They said the operation was carried out on 14 February along the Akunu–Auga road in Akoko North-East Local Government Area. According to a statement by Major Irabor Njoka, spokesperson for the 32 Artillery Brigade, the troops were acting […]
Obi Calls for Credible Elections, Warns Against Repeat of 2023 Controversies
The 2023 Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has warned that the 2027 general election must be free, transparent and credible, saying attempts to manipulate results would face serious legal consequences. In a message shared on social media on Monday, Mr Obi said the country must move away from elections marked by controversy […]
Wiretapping: El Rufai and the Crisis of Sit-tight Entitlement – By Elempe Dele
Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai CON is in the eye of the storm as he confessed during an interview on Arise Television of listening to wiretaped conversation of the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu. This acknowledged phone tapping has heightened public sensitivity as this admission is beyond our daily politics, but of national security. For the uninitiated, wiretapping […]
BREAKING: El-Rufai Writes Ribadu, Demands Clarification on Importation Dangerous Toxin
Former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has written to the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, demanding that the NSA’s office make a clarification on the imported ‘thallium sulphate’, a very dangerous toxin. In the letter titled, ”Request for Clarification on the Procurement of Thallium Sulphate’, El-Rufai raised some questions which he asked […]
Reps to Hold Emergency Session on 2027 Election Timetable
The House of Representatives will hold an emergency sitting on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, to deliberate on electoral matters following the release of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan announced on Friday that the presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on 20 […]
China to Remove Tariffs on Imports from 53 African Countries
China has announced that it will implement a zero-tariff policy on imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, starting on 1 May 2026. The move, reported by Reuters citing Chinese state media on Saturday, aims to deepen economic ties between China and Africa under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa […]
Alleged Wiretapping: Presidency Calls For Investigation Of Former Kaduna Gov
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The presidency has said that the former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s is not too big to face the full weight of the law if found guilty of an alleged wiretapping of the National Security Adviser’s phone line just as it calls for thorough investigation into the matter. Recall that El-Rufai claimed […]
Video: Boko Haram Parades 176 Abductees in Woro, Accuses Government of Cover-Up
Tension has gripped residents of Woro community in Kwara State after a disturbing video surfaced online showing insurgents believed to be members of Boko Haram parading what they claimed to be 176 kidnapped victims, including women and children. In the footage seen by Truth Live News, the armed group assembled dozens of visibly distressed captives […]
Lassa Fever Pounds Edo, Claims 6 Lives
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The recent outbreak of Lassa fever in Edo State has claimed the lives of six persons. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, revealed to Journalists in Benin. Besides the number of deaths, he said the state also recorded 28 confirmed cases of the Lassa fever. Consequently, in line with national […]
BREAKING: El-Rufai Speaks on Dadiyata’s Disappearance
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has distanced himself and the Kaduna State Government from the controversial abduction of social media activist, Abubakar Idris Dadiyata, insisting that the missing critic had issues with the Kano State Government, not Kaduna. Speaking on Friday evening on Arise TV which was duly monitored by Truth Live News, El-Rufai […]