Troops capture Maiduguri mosque bombing mastermind

Nigerian troops of Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK) have arrested a suspect who is alleged to have masterminded the bomb explosion that killed five persons and…

SERAP drags Wike, governors to court over N14trn fuel subsidy savings

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the 35 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to…

AZAWON hails Dangote for donating 25% of wealth to Foundation

In a monumental act of philanthropy that has sent ripples across the nation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has donated 25% of his personal wealth to the Dangote Foundation.……

NMDPRA chief resigns after Dangote corruption claim

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engineer Farouk Ahmed, has resigned from office amid a corruption allegation recently levelled against him by…

NLC declares “No turning back” on protest

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated that its nationwide protest against insecurity, slated for December 17, will go ahead as originally announced.. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this in…

“​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…