The United States conducted a powerful airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day. Officials targeted fighters in Sokoto state. This action aimed to combat terrorism in the region. Nigeria played a key role in the operation. The government provided crucial intelligence to the US military. Additionally, Nigerian authorities approved the strike…
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi sharply criticizes the recent US airstrikes on ISIS camps in northwestern Nigeria. He urges President Bola Tinubu’s government to immediately stop all military cooperation with the United States. Additionally, Gumi warns that these actions could kill innocent civilians and worsen the country’s security problems. Risks of Foreign Intervention Gumi argues that US…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to uphold religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence, insisting that no citizen should face persecution for practising their faith. In his 2025 Christmas goodwill message, the president called on Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, and compassion embodied by Jesus Christ. According to him, these values must…
Ekiti State has become the first state in Nigeria to domesticate the Nigeria Tax Administration Act following the signing of the Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law, 2025, by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The governor assented to the new revenue law on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti. At the same time, he also signed the state’s 2026 budget of…
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation to address internal disputes within the All Progressives Congress as preparations for the 2027 general elections begin. The inauguration took place on Wednesday in Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced plans to formally join the Accord Party, following the recent defection of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Davido disclosed the move in a post on his verified X page on Tuesday. He revealed that he would travel to Osun State on Wednesday to…
The Kano State House of Assembly has been thrown into mourning following the death of two serving lawmakers, Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, who died within hours of each other on Wednesday. Hon. Ungogo represented the Ungogo Constituency and also chaired the House Committee on Appropriation. His death was first announced…
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They aim to block a recent declaration that threatens gender affirming care for transgender minors. This action highlights ongoing debates about healthcare rights. Details of the Lawsuit New York Attorney General Letitia James leads the coalition….
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Ummaru Radda, has rejected claims that Nigerian governors alone engage in corruption. He described the accusation as unfair and misleading. Radda made the remarks during an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI). The interview later circulated widely on social media. According to him, corruption exists across many levels of society, not…
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the immediate disengagement of four aides. The decision followed an investigation into the assault on Abdulrahman Sheriff, the councillor representing Shamaki Ward in Gombe Local Government Area. The Secretary to the Gombe State Government, Professor Ibrahim Njodi, announced the decision on Tuesday. He said a special committee investigated…
