Wike Warns PDP Newcomers Against Derailing Party, Insists Court Orders Must Stand
Wike says PDP founders won’t allow defectors to “kill the party.” Alleges faction held an illegal convention against Federal High Court rulings. PDP BoT urges NEC to appoint caretaker committee…
CAC Threatens Watchlist Action on Opay, Moniepoint Over Unregistered POS Operators
CAC warns Opay, Moniepoint, others may be placed on watchlist. Fintechs aiding unregistered POS agents will be reported to CBN. Commission begins shutdown of illegal POS operators from January 1,…
BREAKING: FG Secures Release of 100 Pupils Abducted in Niger School Attack
• Federal Government rescues 100 students kidnapped from Papiri school in Niger State • Original attack on November 21 involved 315 victims, including students and teachers • 50 pupils escaped…
First Lady Remi Tinubu Honoured With Traditional Title In Ile-Ife
Remi Tinubu arrives Ile-Ife for installation at Ooni’s palace. Top dignitaries present; Sultan, Obasanjo, Amosun and others. Colourful cultural display as guests flooded the palace square. The ancient city of…
JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Registration Guidelines for Candidates
• JAMB outlines step-by-step registration procedures for 2026 UTME • Candidates urged to verify NIN, biodata, and personal details to avoid errors • UTME form sale runs January 31…
Benin Presidency Insists It Remains In Charge Despite Attempted Coup
Military faction announces attempted coup in Benin, claims removal of Talon. Presidency says coup plot contained, authority still intact. Soldiers behind move identified as Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR). Reports…
FULL LIST: African Coups in the Last Five Years
• Benin coup attempt adds to growing list of military takeovers across Africa • Mali, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Niger, Gabon, Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau among affected states • Coups driven by…
NDLEA Seizes 7.6m Tramadol Pills, 76,000kg Cannabis in Nationwide Raids
• NDLEA intercepts 7.6m tramadol pills, 76,273kg cannabis in coordinated intelligence-led operations • Major seizures recorded in Delta, Imo, Adamawa, Ekiti, Ondo and Edo; several suspects arrested • Agency uncovers…
Attempted Coup in Benin Republic as Soldiers Announce President Talon’s Removal
Soldiers under a body called CMR say they have removed President Talon. Attempted coup in Benin Republic announced live on state TV. Talon’s whereabouts remain unknown as gunfire is reported…
Security Guard Arrested Over Murder of Retired Justice in Delta
Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu found murdered in Asaba home. 25-year-old guard, Godwin Mngumi arrested after fleeing to Anambra. Phone of murdered jurist recovered from the suspect at arrest. Police confirm…
