Nigerian Priest Dies in US After Facing Return Order
A Nigerian Catholic priest serving in Massachusetts, the Reverend Benjamin Okwy Madu, has died by suicide days after being directed to leave the United States and return to Nigeria, where he had reportedly expressed fears for his safety. Rev. Madu, 54, died on July 2 at his residence in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, according to the Archdiocese […]
Police Arrest PFIPC DG After Court Issues Warrant
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General of the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for his arrest. According to TVC News, Adeyemi was taken into custody shortly after Justice Mohammed Umar ordered security agencies to […]
Akpabio Defends National Assembly, Urges Nigerians to Read Laws
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the performance of the 10th National Assembly, urging Nigerians to study legislation before criticising lawmakers. He said many of the criticisms directed at the legislature stem from a poor understanding of the lawmaking process. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, […]
DEFENCE MINISTER IN BEIJING TO PUSH TECH TRANSFER, BOOST LOCAL ARMS PRODUCTION
The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), is in Beijing leading a high-powered Nigerian delegation for strategic talks aimed at deepening Nigeria’s defence partnership with China. The visit, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, is focused on technology transfer, joint production, and the modernization of the Armed Forces of […]
Moghalu Celebrates Soyinka at 92, Seeks Greater National Honour
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and former presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu, has described Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka as a national treasure deserving of greater recognition from Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday to mark Soyinka’s 92nd birthday, Moghalu praised the playwright, poet and public intellectual for his enduring contributions […]
Troops, DSS Arrest Four Terror Suspects in Kogi
Troops of the 12 Brigade, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested four suspected collaborators linked to terrorist groups in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The arrests were made during a joint operation at Light Hotel along the Odumo-Kabba Road on Monday, following credible intelligence that connected […]
Final South Africa Evacuation Flight Arrives Wednesday
The Federal Government has announced that the final evacuation flight bringing stranded Nigerians home from South Africa is scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the fifth and final Air Peace evacuation flight will […]
Military Veterans Demand Implementation of N250,000 Minimum Wage
Military veterans have called on the Federal Government to immediately implement the approved N250,000 minimum wage for serving military personnel, accusing authorities of delaying the execution of a law they said was duly passed by the National Assembly and signed by President Bola Tinubu. The demand was made on Monday during a retreat attended by […]
Former APC Executives Defect to PRP in Bauchi
Some former executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State have defected to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), citing dissatisfaction with the ruling party’s leadership and internal affairs. The former APC officials announced their defection at a meeting coordinated by Hon. Maiwada Bakoji Misau and Hon. Shehu Dubagari […]
Presidency, Makinde Clash Over UN Probe of Oyo Kidnap
The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in the state, describing the proposal as unnecessary and politically motivated. Makinde made the call on Monday while formally receiving 45 rescued pupils and teachers who spent 56 days in captivity after being […]
