Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power, Arrests President Embalo After Disputed Election
Guinea-Bissau’s military takes “total control”, arrests President Embalo and suspends the electoral process after a disputed vote. Borders closed, media shut down and curfew imposed as armed officers announce takeover…
JUST-IN: White House Lockdown After Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington
White House temporarily on lockdown after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C. Shooting occurred near Farragut Metro station, coinciding with heightened security due to recent troop…
Amnesty Raises Alarm As 20,468 Schools Shut Over Rising Abductions
Amnesty International says Nigeria faces a “lost generation” as mass school abductions force 20,468 schools to shut across seven northern states. Over 300 pupils and teachers kidnapped in Niger State,…
Promise Lawuru to Serve as Guest of Honour at Ijaw Media Conference 2025
The President of Egbema Brotherhood, Alaowei Promise Lawuru, has accepted to serve as a Guest of Honour at the forthcoming Ijaw Media Conference 2025. The annual event in its second…
AfDB Approves $500 Million Loan for Nigeria’s Second Phase Energy Transition Programme
AfDB approves $500m loan to support the second phase of Nigeria’s energy transition programme. Focus on energy sector reforms, fiscal policy improvements, and climate adaptation for sustainable growth. Federal ministries…
Senate Moves To Classify Kidnapping As Terrorism, Backs Death Penalty For Offenders
Nigerian Senate pushes to classify kidnapping under terrorism laws. Lawmakers propose death penalty for convicted kidnappers. Resolution targets rising cases of abductions nationwide. Senators say amendment will strengthen prosecution and…
Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Orders Recruitment of 20,000 Police Officers
President Bola Tinubu declares a nationwide security emergency, responding to escalating insecurity. 20,000 new police recruits approved, raising total planned police intake to 50,000 officers. NYSC camps to be converted…
Gov Radda Signs N897.86bn Katsina Budget Into Law, Retains 81% Capital Spending
Governor Radda signs N897.86bn Katsina 2026 budget into law. Budget prioritises capital projects with 81% allocation. Over 70,000 citizens contributed through statewide town hall meetings. State govt plans key water…
Akwa Ibom Unveils N1.30trn 2026 Budget, Prioritises Capital Projects
Governor Eno presents N1.39trn proposal to lawmakers. 75% allocation focuses on projects and infrastructure. N354.8bn set aside for salaries and overheads. Budget targets agriculture, roads, health and job creation. Akwa…
Tinubu Sends First Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate After 2 Years
President Tinubu submits three ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, ending a two-year delay. Nominees include Kayode Are (Ogun), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa), and Ayodele Oke; more names expected to…
