CAN Urges Christians to Avoid Religious Insults

Christian leaders in northern Nigeria have warned believers against engaging in abusive religious exchanges online, amid growing tensions between faith groups on social media. The northern branch of the (CAN) said insults and hostile arguments cannot be used to defend Christianity and risk deepening divisions in the country. In a statement released on Wednesday, the […]

FG Amends Charge Against Ex-AGF Malami, Drops Terrorism Financing Allegation

The federal government has amended the charges filed against former attorney-general of the federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, removing the allegation of terrorism financing. Malami and his son were initially arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) on February 3 on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession […]

Just In: ADC Expels Nafiu Bala, 10 Others

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled 11 members, including a sitting House of Representatives member, for alleged anti-party activities and gross violations of the party’s constitution. The expulsions, which were formally ratified yesterday during the party’s National Convention in Abuja, target high-profile figures such as Hon. Leke Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency in […]

Fuel Subsidy Could Have Risen to ₦58tn Amid Global Oil Shock – Adedeji

Nigeria’s tax chief has said the country’s petrol subsidy bill could have surged to as much as ₦58 trillion a year if the government had not removed the policy amid global oil market volatility. Zacch Adedeji said the subsidy would have become “fiscally unsustainable” if it had remained in place during the recent rise in […]

Romuald Wadagni Wins Benin Presidency in Landslide Vote

Romuald Wadagni has won Benin’s presidential election by a landslide, securing more than 94% of the vote, according to provisional results. The electoral commission said the outcome was “irreversible” after around 90% of ballots had been counted, with turnout at 58.75%. Speaking after the announcement, commission officials said the vote reflected “the clear will of […]

Ex-Reps, Abdul Oroh Stages Comeback To NASS, Gets Endorsement From Owan APC Leaders

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Hon Abdul Oroh has formally declared his intentionto return to the National Assembly to represent the Owan Federal Constituency. Oroh, who represented the constituency in the 5th Assembly between 2003 and 2007, was endorsed solely by leaders of the All Progressives Congress across the 22 wards […]

SEC Freezes Assets of Individuals Linked to Terrorism in Nigeria

Nigeria’s financial regulator has ordered the immediate freezing of assets linked to several individuals and organisations suspected of involvement in terrorism financing. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it had directed all capital market operators to identify and freeze funds and economic resources belonging to 10 individuals and three entities recently added to the […]

El-Rufai Faces New Corruption Charges as Court Adjourns Case

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has been charged with a revised set of corruption allegations, as Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency brought an amended case against him in court. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filed a nine-count charge on Monday at the Kaduna State High Court, accusing Mr El-Rufai of […]

US-Iran Tensions Surge as Trump Orders Navy to Block Strait of Hormuz

United States President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to begin blocking the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme, in a move that has sharply escalated tensions in the Gulf region. In a post on his Truth Social platform late on 12 April, Mr Trump said […]