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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told global leaders that “I’m the boss”, as he and other G7 leaders pledged support for Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia. Although the G7 summit of major powers in France is chaired by President Emmanuel Macron, his guests have left no doubt who he believes is the leader. Trump made the comments as …

Leading Hausa singer, Dauda Rarara has engaged Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, in a verbal battle for speaking out against the worsening insecurity in the country at the recent World Cup event. Davido hit back and explained that silence and political bias will only deepen national challenges. The controversy stems from Davido’s appearance at the 2026 FIFA …

A police inspector attached to the security of the Kogi State Government House in Lokoja has lost an assault rifle and 30 live rounds after suspected thieves stole his vehicle and made off with the weapon in a brazen overnight incident. The officer concerned, identified as Inspector Mohammed Abdullahi, is said to have parked his Toyota Camry with registration number …

The Federal Government has firmly denied reports stating that it plans to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products, and stressed that the latest recommendations made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) do not represent official government policy. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, …

Nigeria recorded a significant improvement in external sector performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the current account surplus increasing to $4.98 billion, an increase of 255.7 percent from the previous quarter. This growth was largely driven by stronger revenues from exports of crude oil, gas and refined oil, coupled with a sharp decline in the fuel import bill. …

The leadership dispute within the Social Democratic Party (SDP) took a new turn on Wednesday when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially recognized Prof. Sadiq Gombe as National Chairman of the party, replacing former chairman Shehu Gabam, whose dismissal from the party remains the subject of controversy. The development follows what party officials describe as the implementation of a …

The Benue State branch of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of a Fulani traveler and injury of two others in Okpokwu Local Government Area, alleging that the victims were attacked while on a private trip to visit family members. In a statement issued by the state chairman of …

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has unveiled a new digital broadcast initiative aimed at improving access to information, strengthening Nigeria’s media landscape and accelerating the transformation of the country’s digital economy. The initiative, called “The Big Picture” and supported by digital broadcasting platform Free TV, was officially launched in Abuja. NBC Director General Charles Ebuebu described the platform as an …

Nigeria’s former Oil Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been found not guilty of all corruption-related charges brought against her in the UK, ending one of the most closely watched international legal cases involving a former Nigerian public official. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday at Southwark Crown Court, where Alison-Madueke was tried on six charges relating to alleged bribery offences. The …

Opposition members in the House of Representatives have launched a blistering attack on President Bola Tinubu’s government, accusing it of failing to stem the tide of insecurity, worsening economic hardship and growing threats to democratic governance. The lawmakers, who operate under the minority caucus in the House of Representatives, also alleged that political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections takes …