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Borno Airstrike: Tinubu, security heads meet in Aso Villa
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu convened an urgent security meeting on Monday with top brass at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, as Nigeria battles escalating threats nationwide.
Convention: Wike dismisses ADC Eagle Square denial claims
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that political parties are being denied access to Eagle Square in Abuja, saying the allegations are incorrect and not based on any official application process.
Deputy Governor, Hamzat Steps Up Consultations as 2027 Governorship Talks Gather Pace
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has confirmed the commencement of high-level consultations with key party stakeholders as political discussions ahead of 2027 continue to gather momentum.
Fidelity Bank Leads Recapitalisation Race, Surpasses N500bn Threshold
As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s banking sector recapitalisation exercise closed on March 31, 2026, most Nigerian banks met the new requirements ahead of schedule. However, Fidelity Bank stood out with a swift and strategic approach that underscored strong investor confidence and institutional backing.
No cult clash in Lagos, police intensify security in Shitta, others — CP Fatai
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday dismissed as false a widely circulated message alleging an impending cult clash in parts of the state, assuring residents that there is no cause for alarm.
Presidency slams Atiku over criticism of Borno airstrike
The Presidency has criticised former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, over his comments on the recent military airstrike on Jilli market in Borno State, describing his remarks as misleading and politically motivated.
Commanding Officer, Six Others Killed By IED In Monguno
The Nigerian military on Monday said that a commanding officer and six other soldiers of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) paid the supreme price after his troops successfully repelled a terrorist attack in Monguno, Borno State.
El-Rufai In Kaduna Court As ICPC Case Resumes
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared at the Kaduna State High Court on Monday as his trial resumed in a case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
NDLEA Arrests 93-Year-Old Suspect, Medical Doctor Over Skunk, Cocaine Trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old medical doctor in a series of coordinated, intelligence-led operations across multiple states.
SERAP Urges Tinubu To Probe Alleged ₦2.9bn Fraud In NIGCOMSAT, NNRA
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, as well as the management of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), to account for and explain the whereabouts of an alleged ₦2.9 billion in missing or diverted public funds.