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The Nigerian Presidency has downplayed the significance of a recent U.S. court ruling ordering the release of documents by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A Washington D.C. judge ruled on Tuesday that the FBI and DEA must make public certain reports connected […] More

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has hailed Nigeria’s $200 million healthcare sector investment following the exit of USAID funding, describing the move as a significant show of leadership and self-reliance. UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Africa, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, commended the Nigerian government and the National Assembly for stepping […] More

Abuja, Nigeria — In the evolving discourse around national security, facts on the ground are steadily building the case for Malam Nuhu Ribadu as the most effective National Security Adviser (NSA) Nigeria has had since the office was created by General Ibrahim Babangida in 1990. According to Reno Omokri, A sharp contrast can be drawn […] More

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a series of crucial closed-door meetings with Nigeria’s Service Chiefs in Abuja on Thursday. The meetings, which took place separately with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), and Chief of Air Staff (CAS), aimed at fostering a renewed and coordinated effort in the […] More

On Friday, April 11, 2025, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, was represented by the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) for Zone 5, Suleman Dogo Garba, at the commissioning of a newly constructed Divisional Police Headquarters in Delta State. The event also saw the unveiling of a fleet of operational vehicles. […] More

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially responded to the mounting criticism surrounding a recent appointment made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released on Friday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) addressed the backlash, noting that due process was […] More

A group of women on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt, calling for the immediate reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and an end to the state of emergency currently in effect. The demonstrators, mostly dressed in black, carried placards and sang solidarity songs as they marched […] More

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a high-level meeting in Paris with Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa at the United States Department of State. The discussions focused primarily on regional security issues, with both leaders emphasizing the need for strengthened collaboration to promote lasting peace in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic […] More

Following the recent overhaul of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), President Bola Tinubu is reportedly planning another major shake-up — this time targeting the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). A reliable source within the presidency revealed to LeadNaija that the move is […] More

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly considering a major overhaul of his cabinet, which could include the replacement of several ministers, as well as the Directors-General (DGs) and Managing Directors (MDs) of federal agencies and parastatals, LeadNaija reported A source close to the presidency disclosed that the move is part of a broader effort to […] More

A member of the Community Watch and Vigilante group, identified as Mika Ahmed, was shot and killed on Wednesday during a pursuit of suspected bandits in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. Our source, Zagazola Makama stated that , the incident occurred around 3:00 p.m. when the vigilante team was trailing armed bandits fleeing […] More