“​You are an exceptional performer,” Tinubu says, marking Wike’s 58th

President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as he marks his 58th birthday on December 13… In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the…

Dangote refinery drops petrol to N699 per litre

The Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price, slashing the ex-depot rate from N828 to N699 per litre.… Real-time market data published on Petroleumprice.ng on Friday showed that the…

Military claims coup in Benin, borders sealed

Soldiers showed up on Benin’s state TV on Sunday, declaring the government dissolved—a move that looked like a coup in the West African nation…. The soldiers declared the removal of…

Nigerian Air Force jet crashes in Niger

A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet has crashed in Niger, according to a report by Daily Trust.… The jet crashed at NAF Base in Kainji, Niger State shortly after take-off.…

Arnold out 2 months with thigh injury

Alexander-Arnold, who is an England full-back Trent has suffered a thigh injury, his club Real Madrid said on Thursday, with Spanish media speculating that he faces two months out.… The…

Musa sworn in as defence minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in the former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa (rtd.) as the new Minister of Defence.… Musa, who left his position as CDS recently…

Breaking : Tinubu appoints Christopher Musa as new defence minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence.… In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination…

Badaru quits as defence minister

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has resigned from his position, citing health reasons… The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement…

Nigeria’s revered Sufi leader Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi dies at 98

Nigeria’s prominent Islamic scholar and supreme head of the Tijaniyyah Sufi order, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, passed away on Tuesday night at the age of 98, RFI Hausa reports.… The…

Breaking: Atiku officially joins ADC

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally been confirmed  as a legal member of  African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party he is expected to align with ahead of the…