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An Islamic cleric on Monday told the Federal High Court, Abuja how he knew the alleged coup plotter accused of plotting to overthrow the Bola Tinubu government. The narrative was made public in court via videotape in which the cleric on trial for the coup plot told investigators that he warned the alleged conspirators that their plan would fail and …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Atiku camp rejects Southern zoning for 2027, says opposition risks handing Tinubu an easy win Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s camp has warned opposition parties against limiting South Korea’s 2027 presidential candidacy, arguing that such a move could undermine efforts to oust President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Read more 2. Wike …

Abbas Anas Adamu Suspected kidnappers have released the body of former Jigawa Abba federal lawmaker Anas Adamu after his family paid $50 million in ransom. Adamu, an African Democratic Congress leader, and his associate Ali Tukur Gantsa were kidnapped on the Abuja-Kaduna highway several weeks ago while traveling from Kano to Abuja for a political meeting. Family sources said the …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised fresh concerns over what it described as the “distorted and uncoordinated” implementation of the December 2025 agreement with the federal government, warning that growing frustration among faculty could trigger another round of industrial crisis at the nation’s universities. The union, in a statement issued at the end of the National Executive …

Crude oil prices hit $104 on Monday as the United States and Iran failed to agree on a deal to end conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude futures traded 2.7 percent higher at around $104 a barrel as the standoff put the Strait of Hormuz under heavy pressure. Before the war started on February 28, crude oil was trading …

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The federal government and its partners on Monday launched a €4.2 million program to strengthen the capacity of Nigeria’s health system to deal with epidemics, with the launch of a collaborative initiative targeting public health institutions. EU support to public health institutions in Nigeria (EU SPIN) will be implemented by the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Federal …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Jonathan eyes presidential return in 2027 via PDP as groups struggle to get nomination forms Former President Goodluck Jonathan is set to return to the presidency of Nigeria on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to a Vanguard report.Read more 2. …

At least 11 people died in a car crash at the Eruku Bridge along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway on Sunday. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in the state, Oludare Ogunjobi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abeokuta by the command’s General Education Officer, Mr Odunsi Afolabi. Ogunjobi said a gold colored Toyota vehicle with registration …

Nuhu Ribadu National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has not resigned, a senior Presidency source said, dismissing reports linking his exit to the creation of the new Office of the Special Adviser on National Security. The source, quoted by PRNigeria on Monday, said the appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka Famadewa to the new role was aimed at strengthening security coordination, …