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…Brigade commander, soldiers killed in surprise assault …The Government calls for an urgent review of military strategy Daud Olatunji Governor Babagana Zulum has raised serious concerns over an apparent intelligence failure following the deadly attack on a military formation in Benisheikh, Borno state, revealing that troops had been given advance warning of the assault three days before it took place. …

A Lagos State gubernatorial aspirant, under the All Progressives Congress (APC) Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor has vowed to align with whatever decision the party leaders take to select candidates for the 2027 gubernatorial election. He said “if our leaders and leadership decide to adopt a consensus nomination, JANDOR will be completely in line with that decision, regardless of …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the weekend asked the Ministers of Budget and Finance, together with the head of the Federal Service, to examine how the administration can mitigate the stinging effects on Nigerians of the Israeli-American war against Iran. He gave the directive during a civic reception in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, after commissioning some projects undertaken by …

The 2029 Annual Meeting of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), in October 2029. This is what the press center of the International Monetary Fund stated on Friday. According to the statement, the decision was made by vote of the boards of directors of the two …

Kano state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday alleged that his former deputy, Aminu Abdussalam, plotted to remove him from office and seize power. Yusuf made the allegation while hosting a group of praise singers, known as Mawallafan Abba Gida Gida, at Government House in Kano. The governor said the circumstances surrounding Abdussalam’s exit from office raised concerns, noting that …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The federal government marked an important milestone in its ongoing fight against terrorism, securing 386 convictions in 508 cases in a historic mass trial conducted to speed justice and strengthen national security. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists on the outcome of …

A presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, criticized the structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its leaders, citing six issues that he said would not allow the party to grow, or make a meaningful impact. This occurred amidst a leadership crisis in the party which caused several factions to emerge and claim control of the party. Bwala stated that ADC’s …

The attention of the Office of the President, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been drawn to a malicious and coordinated smear campaign circulating on social media.The false claim alleges that INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has, in the past, approved a partisan post on Platform X (formerly Twitter). The Commission wishes to state categorically that this claim is …

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that presidential candidates above the age of 55 are prohibited from contesting certain positions under his watch. He expressed this in an interview on BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centered on generational change and greater youth participation in politics. “The African Democratic Congress …

Leaders of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction on Friday held a meeting attended by prominent officials from both parties. This meeting was attended by Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, National Chairman of the PRP, and Senator David Mark, National Chairman of the ADC faction. Also present were Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary ADC; Comrade …