Civil society groups disrupted commercial activities in Ibadan as protests intensified over the continued captivity of 39 atudents and their teachers.

Nigerian Navy recovers 63,290 litres of suspected illegally refined fuel and intercepts a vehicle during an anti-bunkering raid in Rivers State.

Court hears testimony that El-Rufai acknowledged listening to NSA Ribadu’s conversations during interview.

Umahi halts work on a section of the Ibadan-Ife -llesa Road, ordering reviews and sanctions.

Federal High Court remands Omoyele Sowore in Kuje prison after dismissing application seeking judge’s recusal.

Keir Starmer announces his resignation, ending two years in power as Labour prepares for a leadership transition.

President Tinubu says Oyebanji’s landslide re-election victory reflects Ekiti voters’ confidence in continuity and governance.

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote says he prioritises continent’s industrial transformation over wealth, while hinting his fortune exceeds current estimates.

APC’s Oyebanji is re-elected Ekiti governor in a landslide with 319,224 votes,  defeating PDP and ADC candidates who scored 40,543 and 12,872 respectively. 

Former IGP Mike Okiro urges dedicated security squads for schools and backs state policing as a response to evolving security threats.

NAF carried out precision airstrikes and surveillance missions in the North-West, targeting terrorist hideouts and supporting ground operations.

The Iranian central military command says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon

Troops rescue 22 kidnap victims in Sokoto after swift operations forced fleeing terrorists to abandon captives.

No fewer than 1.02 million registered voters in Ekiti State will head to the polls in a high-stakes contest that will shape the state’s political and developmental trajectory for the

Baba Yusuf says Nigeria’s security strategy has failed, warning that escalating attacks on Generals show nobody is safe.

Army chief Waidi Shaibu urges graduating recruits in Zaria to confront bandits and kidnappers with professionalism and discipline.

Tinubu says improved security and infrastructure are restoring confidence, mobility and economic activity across Abuja, links improvements to Renewed Hope Agenda.

Party chieftain says the anti-defection oath is designed to stop elected officials from abandoning the NDC after winning office.

Nigeria reaffirms UN commitment while demanding Africa’s permanent Security Council seat ahead of UN reform talks.

Keyamo says Nigeria will back local airlines over a national carrier, with new routes and aircraft financing.