Former President Muhammadu Buhari once believed his office inside the Presidential Villa was under secret surveillance, his daughter, Fatima Buhari, has revealed. The disclosure appears in a new biography titled From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, written by Dr Charles Omole and unveiled in Abuja on Monday. Why Buhari Suspected Surveillance at…
Justice Ifeoma Okogwu murder suspect Godwin Mngumi has confessed to killing the retired Delta State Chief Judge during a robbery at her Asaba residence. Police paraded the 25-year-old suspect in a video released on Tuesday by the Delta State Police Command spokesperson, Bright Edafe. In the footage, Mngumi admitted that he recruited two accomplices to…
Peter Obi Labour Party exit is expected this week as unresolved leadership disputes continue to weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general election. Multiple political sources say the former presidential candidate has decided to step aside after months of internal wrangling within the Labour Party. The crisis has stalled decision-making and damaged the party’s…
President Donald Trump will deliver an address to the nation on Wednesday night as he marks one year back in office. Trump announced the national broadcast on Tuesday through his Truth Social account. He confirmed that the address will air live from the White House at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. “It has been a great…
A Cessna crash in Owerri on Tuesday left four people injured after an aircraft operated by Skypower Express crash-landed at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Imo State. According to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the aircraft developed a problem mid-flight, forcing the crew to divert before the incident occurred. The NSIB confirmed…
Peller arrest has triggered fresh concern over reckless driving after Lagos police detained social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, for a dangerous live-streamed crash. The Peller arrest followed a viral video that showed him driving recklessly before crashing his vehicle during a live broadcast on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The Lagos State…
The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban to include five additional countries while imposing stricter limits on others. The decision, announced on Tuesday, forms part of broader efforts to tighten United States entry standards for travel and immigration. The move follows the arrest of an Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard troops…
Electricity generation on Nigeria’s national grid has declined following gas pipeline vandalism, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). The system operator confirmed the development in a statement released on Tuesday, linking the power drop directly to disruptions in gas supply to major power plants. Gas Pipeline Vandalism Disrupts Power Generation NISO explained that…
Egypt recorded a confidence-boosting 2–1 victory over Nigeria in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly played in Cairo on Tuesday. The hosts took the lead just before the half-hour mark. Mahmoud Saber finished from close range after a low delivery from Zizo, who troubled Nigeria consistently on the right flank. Nigeria struggled to settle into…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a promising development in peace talks. He met with U.S. officials in Berlin to discuss a draft plan. Leaders from Kyiv, Washington and Western Europe participated actively. They achieved consensus on about 90 percent of the U.S.-authored proposal. However some key issues remain unresolved. Zelenskyy described the plan as “very…
