Written by Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is in Senegal after being detained during a military coup in his country, the government in Dakar said Thursday, as a lead opponent accused him of arranging the uprising. The military in volatile Guinea-Bissau earlier on Thursday appointed a general as the country’s new leader, a day after seizing power […]
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down Cornerstone, operated by Istanbul Quarry in Dutse, Abuja, after flying rocks from a blast injured staff and students of Graceland High School and damaged school property. Assistant Director (Press), NESREA, Nwamaka Ejiofor, disclosed this in a statement, revealing that the incident occurred around […]
Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve what he described as deepening internal crises threatening the stability of the party. Lamido issued the warning while addressing hundreds of supporters including former chairmen, commissioners, and long-time political associates, who […]
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), alongside 36 other nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu to constitute the full board of the commission. The confirmations followed the presentation of a detailed screening report by the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental […]
“Exiting CPS Next Week” — Senate President Akpabio Assures Retired Police Officers Of Pension Relief
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Thursday assured protesting retired police officers that the National Assembly will, next week, formally remove them from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), marking what appears to be a major breakthrough in their long-running agitation. The retirees, who have been keeping vigil at the entrance of the National Assembly […]
The Nigeria Police Force’s Mobile Force, 50 Squadron in Kubwa, Abuja, has issued urgent instructions for all officers assigned to provide security for high-profile individuals, including the Chief Judge of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, to report back to base by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The directive, issued under reference AB: 4087/FCT/50PMF/VOL.10/ […]
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained why he returned to Nigeria aboard an Ivorian aircraft amid the coup in Guinea-Bissau. He explained that while both President Bola Tinubu and Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara made arrangements to evacuate him and his delegation from Bissau, the Ivorian team secured landing clearance first due to its … Continue reading “Why I returned to Nigeria From Guinea-Bissau On Ivorian Aircraft — Jonathan”