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Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Parties

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered INEC to deregister the ADC, APP, Action Alliance, Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party. The plaintiffs argued that the parties failed to meet constitutional electoral performance requirements in the 2023 elections and subsequent by-elections. ...

Federal Government Resumes Mass Trial of Terrorism Suspects in Abuja

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has resumed a new phase of mass trials for suspected terrorists in Abuja involving multiple judges and courtrooms. Defendants are facing charges of terrorism, financing terrorism, and aiding insurgent activities, with legal aid provided to indigent suspects. Authorities say...

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Borno blast: Two brothers recount narrow escape from deadly Maiduguri attack

Two brothers recount how a traffic delay saved them from Maiduguri bombings that left 23 dead and over 100 injured.

Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Scores Feared Dead as Key Locations Hit

KEY POINTS Three coordinated explosions hit major locations in Maiduguri, leaving many feared dead...

Tinubu Swears in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu swore in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for...

Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails After Collision, Several Passengers Injured

KEY POINTS An Abuja–Kaduna train derailed near Asham after a collision, leaving several passengers...

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Sees Slight Dip to 15.06% in February, Says NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate dipped slightly to 15.06% in February 2026 from...

Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage, 120% pay rise over hardship

Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage and 120% salary increase, citing rising inflation, high living costs and declining purchasing power nationwide.

Sokoto attack: Residents dispute mass exodus claims after Bargaja bandit raid

Residents of Bargaja deny fleeing en masse after bandit attack, saying security deployment helped restore calm and prevent wider displacement.

AfDB approves $5.52m grant to boost tax systems in Nigeria, West Africa

AfDB approves $5.52m grant to help Nigeria and West Africa modernise tax systems, boost revenue collection, and strengthen governance frameworks.

FG moves to evacuate Nigerians as Middle East crisis deepens

Nigeria's federal government says it is finalising funds and logistics for evacuating citizens from the Middle East as Emirates Airlines suspends Dubai flights again over escalating conflict.

Shettima, Obasanjo, Jonathan head to Soludo’s inauguration

Vice President Kashim Shettima and former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan are expected in Anambra for Governor Charles Soludo's second-term inauguration in Awka.

Boko Haram Launches Midnight Attack on Military Outpost in Maiduguri

KEY POINTS Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military outpost in Ajilari near Maiduguri...

Tinubu Holds Private Meeting With Sultan of Sokoto in Aso Rock

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with the Sultan of Sokoto,...

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Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Parties

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered INEC to deregister the...

Federal Government Resumes Mass Trial of Terrorism Suspects in Abuja

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has resumed a new phase of mass trials for...

ADC Picks Amaechi as Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027 Election

KEY POINTS ADC has named former minister Rotimi Amaechi as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate...

NDC Picks Kwankwaso’s Son as Kano Deputy Governorship Candidate

KEY POINTS NDC governorship candidate in Kano, Aminu Gwarzo, has picked Mustapha Kwankwaso as...