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The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday stepped up its response to the deteriorating security situation in the country, urging the Federal Government to consider drastic emergency measures – including the suspension of political activities in some of the worst-affected northern states. The proposal emerged in the plenary session following a motion tabled by Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central), who warned that …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has officially started talks with Newcastle United striker William Osula to play for Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Born to parents of Nigerian descent in Denmark, his parents granted permission to speak to him after consulting with their representatives. Danish outlet Tipsbladet reports that the striker, who was last selected for the Danish national team in March …

The Federal Government has announced the death of Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele.He was 50 years old. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made this known in a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja by its spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, Lele died in the early hours of April 19, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey, after a long …

The Cross River State Government has identified and isolated 10 people who had contact with Chinese nationals linked to the recent re-emergence of COVID-19 in Nigeria. State health authorities said the individuals were discovered through an intensive contact tracing exercise conducted shortly after the cases were confirmed. Speaking to journalists, the State Epidemiologist, Inyang Ekmenyong, explained that the affected people …

The Kaduna State High Court on Tuesday 21 April denied the bail application of Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of the state. Darius Khobo, the presiding judge, found it was in the interests of justice for el-Rufai to remain in custody to be available for trial. The former governor was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission …