Nigeria News Tinubu orders troop deployment as Kwara death toll rises February 5, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi More than 100 people were feared dead on Tuesday night following coordinated attacks on communities in Kwara and Benue states, in one of the deadliest episodes of violence in Nigeria…
World News Man who plotted to kill Trump in 2024 bags life imprisonment February 4, 2026 Damilola A 59-year-old man who planned to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course in September 2024 has been sentenced to life imprisonment, just weeks after the plot was…
World News US deploys troops as Trump backs Tinubu on security February 4, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, marking the first official American military presence on the ground since US airstrikes targeted terrorist positions on Christmas…
Nigeria News Senate pushes for larger federal share of revenue February 4, 2026 Damilola The Senate on Tuesday initiated steps to alter the 1999 Constitution to allow the Federal Government receive a bigger portion of funds from the Federation Account, citing the growing burden…
Nigeria News Nigerian socialite allegedly posed as Dubai crown prince to scam Romanian woman $2.5m February 4, 2026 Damilola A Nigerian socialite, identified as Nzube Henry Ikeji, has been accused of impersonating the Crown Prince of Dubai to allegedly defraud a Romanian businesswoman of more than $2.5 million through…
World News Riley Moore meets Plateau gov Mutfwang, pledges deeper Nigeria–US tie February 3, 2026 Damilola A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has held talks with Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau state, during the governor’s ongoing trade and security visit to…
Nigeria News DSS arraigns Malami, son over alleged terrorism financing, illegal possession of firearms February 3, 2026 Umar The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation, and his son, Abdulaziz, before the federal high court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing…
Education NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, over 78% secure credit passes February 3, 2026 Damilola The National Examinations Council (NECO) has published the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), with a strong performance recorded across several subjects. The announcement was made on…
Nigeria News Strike: NLC, TUC order FCTA workers back to work February 3, 2026 Damilola The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have instructed workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately return to work, following successful negotiations with…
Sports Lookman joins Atletico, becomes Nigeria’s second most expensive signed player February 2, 2026 Damilola Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially completed a transfer from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid, with the Spanish giants confirming the deal on Monday, just hours before the European winter…
