President Bola Tinubu held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria's service chiefs at the Presidential Villa. This is his first meeting with the high command since appointing the Defence Minister. Details inside.
Nigeria's Federal Government condemns the failed military coup in Benin Republic. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar denounces the assault on democracy. Read the full statement and details.
Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to Benin Republic for surveillance following a military coup that ousted President Patrice Talon. Read the latest on regional security implications.
Chief Dele Momodu shares a chilling account of how a missing car document forced a last-minute change of plans, narrowly avoiding being caught in the Benin Republic military coup. Read his full story.
Lieutenant-Colonel Tigri Pascal leads a successful military coup in Benin Republic, overthrowing President Patrice Talon. Borders closed, constitution suspended. Full report.
Reports allege a top ICC official's involvement in funding CAR militants via Martin Figueira. This scandal adds to the court's crises, including African withdrawals and reform doubts. Read more.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan announces the death of her predecessor, Isa Abonyi Obaro, a Second Republic lawmaker. Read tributes and his political legacy.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan leads Google's 2025 Year in Search for Nigeria. Discover the top trends in politics, entertainment, and culture that captured the nation's attention.
Nigeria raises $2.25bn via a heavily oversubscribed Eurobond, attracting over $13bn in orders. Analysts credit recent fiscal reforms and FX liberalisation for renewed global investor confidence in Africa's largest economy.
A faction of the PDP in Osun State is conducting its governorship primary election despite Governor Ademola Adeleke's resignation from the party. The exercise is ongoing in Osogbo under tight security.
Former Tinubu adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed urges President Bola Tinubu not to contest the 2027 election, stating he lacks the urgency to fix Nigeria's problems. He advises supporting a younger successor.
A US Embassy delegation met President Tinubu's aide, Dr Abiodun Essiet, in Abuja to discuss peace initiatives and security collaboration in Nigeria's North Central region. Learn the key outcomes.
Massive Kinshasa rally supports Henri-Marie Dondra's CAR presidential bid. Discover how foreign backing could shape the December 28 election outcome and sovereignty debates.
Anambra youths hail INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan and honour REC Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu for overseeing Nigeria's most transparent governorship election. See how they achieved 97.8% result upload.
Yezmar Ramos-Figueroa, 22, faces felony charges for sending obscene material to a 13-year-old student at Central Pointe Christian Academy. Learn the shocking details.
Nigerian economists endorse CBN's monetary policy stance maintaining MPR at 27%. Experts predict reduced lending costs to boost real sector growth. Read analysis.
UN condemns mass kidnappings of 402 people in Nigeria, urges authorities to hold perpetrators accountable and ensure safe return of victims.
Kyrgyz authorities detain Chinese CEO of gold mining firm accused of major environmental damage amid growing anti-China sentiment. Read full details.
A Nigerian conductor was reportedly paid with fake N1000 notes featuring wedding couple photos and 'Central Bank of Love' inscription. The incident sparks social media outrage.
Naira depreciates by 0.98% to N1,456.72/$ amid dollar demand and structural challenges. Nigeria's foreign reserves rise to $44.12 billion despite oil price decline. Learn more about the economic outlook.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has intervened with $50 million forex injection to stabilize the naira as currency volatility continues. Learn how this affects Nigeria's economy.
Partners Assured for Tinubu pledges massive support for President's second term, highlighting education loans, cash transfers, and vocational training achievements.
Naira strengthens against US dollar after recent decline, closing at N1,452.13. Nigeria's foreign reserves hit $46.7 billion, highest in 7 years. Traders expect continued volatility despite positive indicators.
Afghanistan is urgently seeking new trade partners after a border clash with Pakistan. The Taliban government is turning to Iran and Central Asia as $100 million in losses hit traders. Discover the economic fallout.
Former Governor Idris Wada defects to the APC in a major Kogi political shift. Senator Ohere hails the move and outlines his 2027 Senate comeback bid, highlighting his legislative record.
Plateau State Association USA urges Nigerian government to intensify security operations against armed groups in Plateau, Benue. Calls for arrests, prosecutions and humanitarian aid.
Head-on train collision in southern Czech Republic leaves 57 injured. Emergency services respond as investigation reveals possible signal violation. Read full details.
SGF George Akume urges North-Central leaders to support new development commission addressing regional disparities. Federal Government initiative aims to boost cohesion and welfare.
How 45 days of elections across Africa exposed democratic crises. From Malawi's credible vote to Tanzania's massacre - what's next for the continent? Read analysis.
Ex-CBN deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu describes Godwin Emefiele's tenure as disastrously incompetent. Read the explosive analysis of Nigeria's economic challenges.