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Nigerians have warned former Niger Delta militant and former leader of the now-defunct Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, against making comments that could incur the wrath of US President Donald Trump by diverting his attention to the country. Dokubo consistently issued statements mocking the US following Trump’s order for US troops to invade Nigeria and eradicate terrorists …

….The families are demanding an open trial and access to their husbands … Human rights activists support the call for transparency Daud Olatunji Wives and family members of Nigerian military officers detained over an alleged plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu staged a protest in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday, demanding transparency and immediate access to their husbands. The …

Russia is providing information to Iran about the location of U.S. forces in the Middle East, a boost for Tehran as it launches missile and drone strikes against American bases and other targets in the region, according to four sources familiar with the matter. Intelligence assistance from Russia could help Iran locate American warships, radars or other communications systems, but …

Israel’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, accused Iran of sponsoring extremist activities aimed at destabilizing countries in many parts of the world. The ambassador stated this on Friday during an interview on Arise News, claiming that the country is doing this, while at the same time continuing its hostility towards Israel. The envoy, while referring to repeated threats against Israel, …

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Dr. Oluwole Oluyede as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the June gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. Justice Umar in his ruling also ordered INEC to include the name and logo of the PDP on the …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday constituted an 11-member committee to ensure the smooth establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO). The formation of the Committee follows the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the company’s formation at its meeting on Wednesday. By proposing GAMCO, President Tinubu hopes to find a quick solution to the endemic problems of stranded …

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, set May 11 for judgment in the alleged fraud trial against the director of Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Limited, James Nolan. The judge set the date after Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) lawyer, Bala Sanga, and defense lawyer, Michael Ajara, gave their final written addresses on the …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of seven Assistant Inspector Generals of Police (AIG) to Deputy Inspector General (DIG). This was stated by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of the PSC, Mr. Torty Kalu, in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the senior officers were promoted to fill the vacancies created due to …

Tinubu renews the mandate of Health Permanent Secretary Daju and two others President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of the tenure of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Kachallom Shangti Daju. This was in a move consistent with existing public service regulations. President Tinubu also approved the reappointment of Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, Attorney …

UN The Country Representative of UN Women in Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Beatrice Eyong, has warned that Nigeria’s democratic progress and development could remain stalled unless urgent action is taken to close the growing gender inequality gap in the country. Speaking in Abuja during a media briefing ahead of the 2026 commemoration of International …