IGP Arrest 26 Over Yelwata Killings
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 26 persons suspected to be masterminds of the killings in Yelwata, Benue State. The IGP said the police were on the heels of other suspects who participated in the Yelwata killings while assuring Nigerians that the police are not overwhelmed as they are […]
Tinubu Rejects NASS Library Trust Fund Amendment Bill
President Bola Tinubu has officially declined to sign the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill 2025 into law, citing several constitutional and policy concerns that, if left unaddressed, could undermine existing government frameworks and set what he described as an “unsustainable precedent.” In a formal communication addressed to the Speaker of the House […]
NDLEA Arrests 312, Seizes 804kg Hard Drugs in 11 Months
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Akwa Ibom State arrested 312 suspects and seized 803.672kg of hard drugs between June 2024 and May 2025. State commander Mrs. Obot Bassey disclosed this in Uyo during the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Bassey said 38 drug offenders were prosecuted and convicted, […]
El-Rufai: Tinubu’s Cabinet a Joke, I Regret Supporting Him
Former Kaduna State Governor and ex-FCT Minister Nasir El-Rufai has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, describing it as bloated and lacking the competence needed to tackle Nigeria’s challenges. Speaking on Arise News on Monday, El-Rufai expressed regret for supporting Tinubu in the 2023 elections, saying the administration has failed to live up to expectations. “Look […]
Uganda’s Museveni to Seek Re-election in 2026
Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has announced that President Yoweri Museveni will contest the 2026 elections, aiming to extend his nearly 40-year rule. The 80-year-old leader, who has amended the constitution to allow multiple terms, faces mounting criticism for stifling opposition voices. The NRM confirmed Museveni’s bid as party chairman and presidential flag bearer, […]
Norman Foster to Design Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial
Renowned British architect Norman Foster has been chosen to design the national memorial for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Foster, 90, described the project as an “honour and a privilege.” The memorial, to be built in St James’s Park near Buckingham Palace, will feature statues of the queen on horseback and alongside Prince Philip. A […]
EFCC Arrests Ex-NNPCL CFO, Others Over $7.2bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Umar Isa, a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), in connection with an alleged $7.2 billion fraud linked to the rehabilitation of the Kaduna, Warri, and Port Harcourt refineries. Also detained is Jimoh Olasunkanmi, former Managing Director of the Warri […]
IPOB: No Evidence Linking Nnamdi Kanu to Terrorism After Four Years of Trial
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared that after over four years of trial, the Federal Government has failed to present any credible evidence connecting its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to terrorism, violence, or incitement. In a statement on Monday, IPOB’s Directorate of Legal Affairs, Onyekachi Ifedi, criticised what it described as misinformation, media […]
FAAN to Raise Tariffs, Phase Out Cash Payments in Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to increase tariffs for all airport service providers and phase out cash transactions at its facilities. The move aims to boost revenue generation and modernize operations, shifting to fully automated, contactless payment systems. FAAN revealed that 92% of its income comes from aeronautical sources, compared […]
Nigeria Ranked 3rd Strongest Military in Africa
Nigeria has been ranked as Africa’s third most powerful military in the 2025 Global Firepower Military Strength Index. The annual report assessed 145 countries using over 60 metrics, including troop strength, equipment, finances, logistics, and geography. Egypt retained its position as the continent’s top military force, followed by Algeria, with South Africa in fourth place. […]
