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By Halima Abubakar The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that its operatives were attacked and temporarily trapped inside the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) during an investigative visit linked to an ongoing fraud case in Akwa Ibom State. The anti-graft agency said the incident occurred when its officers visited the hospital to verify a medical report... Read more

Golack Godwin The Plateau State Government has declared a “state of war” against terrorists and criminal elements following renewed attacks in parts of the state over the past four months. The declaration was made after an emergency meeting of the State Security Council convened on Tuesday by Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Rayfield Government House in Jos. Briefing journalists after... Read more

By James Akinlade Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has called on German investors to expand their investments in Nigeria, citing improved foreign reserves, increased government revenue and ongoing economic reforms as signs of growing economic stability. Bagudu made the appeal during the Nigeria-Germany Business Day held in Lagos, according to a statement issued by the... Read more

By Golack GodwinThe Academic Staff Union of Universities branch of Plateau State University has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the Plateau State Government fails to implement the new salary structure for lecturers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the union urged the state government to immediately implement the revised salary package approved under the Federal Government and... Read more

By Ruth Momodu United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday renewed calls for permanent African representation on the United Nations Security Council, describing the continent’s exclusion as a historic injustice that must be corrected. Guterres spoke at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron. The summit, themed “Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth,” brought... Read more

By Ruth Momodu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday called for urgent reforms to the global financial system to support Africa’s industrialisation and economic growth, saying the current structure places African economies at a disadvantage. Speaking at the Africa Forward Summit held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, the Nigerian leader said Africa continues to face limited access... Read more

By Clement John The Nigeria Democratic Congress has fixed the cost of its presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at N60 million ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also pegged its governorship forms at N30 million as it unveiled its timetable for the sale of forms, screening of aspirants and conduct of primary elections. According to the... Read more

By Austine Odekina, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports alleging civilian casualties during a recent military operation in Zamfara State, insisting that casualty figures circulating in sections of the media are speculative and lack official verification. In a statement issued Tuesday night, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, said the operation was carried out on May... Read more

By Rosemary Nwanpka The United Kingdom has declared that it has no preferred political party in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections and will not interfere in the country’s democratic process.The Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, stated this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara... Read more

By Andrew Emmanuel The political tension between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has intensified following the disqualification of 32 governorship-backed aspirants in the Rivers State House of Assembly screening exercise conducted under the All Progressives Congress (APC). A screening committee of the All Progressives Congress reportedly cleared all 29 serving... Read more