US Drone Strikes Target ISIS in Northwest Nigeria
Nigeria confirms US used drone-launched missiles in Christmas Day strikes against ISIS militants. Details emerge on Sokoto and Kwara state operations. Full story here.
Nigeria confirms US used drone-launched missiles in Christmas Day strikes against ISIS militants. Details emerge on Sokoto and Kwara state operations. Full story here.
The Federal Government urges Nigerians to use Christmas to foster peace, kindness, and unity. Minister Mohammed Idris highlights the season's values and government's commitment to a safer, stronger Nigeria.
Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia claims politicians find God in APC, reveals six PDP lawmakers are set to defect. Get the full details on the political shift.
Two Rivers State senators have officially switched from the PDP to the APC. The defection, announced in Senate plenary, is tied to internal PDP divisions. Full details inside.
Kogi Finance Commissioner Asiru Idris has launched the Tinubu/Ododo 2027 continuity campaign with massive cash disbursements and empowerment items in Yagba East LGA. Read details of the multi-million naira support.
The APC announces a colourful reception for Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang in January. Party leaders say his defection will strengthen APC dominance in the state. Details inside.
Nigeria achieves major economic milestones: removal from FATF grey list and a N6.69 trillion trade surplus in Q3 2025. This boosts investor confidence and global standing. Read the full details.
Former Governor Peter Odili hails Governor Fubara's switch to APC, calling it a timely move for greater federal benefits and alignment with Tinubu's reforms for Rivers State.
The Federal Government announces resolution of recent diplomatic disagreement with the United States and signs a landmark $5.1 billion health cooperation agreement. Read details.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara's defection to the APC alters Rivers State's political landscape. Is it a path to peace or a strategic move to sideline Nyesom Wike? Read our analysis.
Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), leaving the Labour Party. This move makes her the ADC's only serving Senator, reshaping opposition politics in Abuja. Read the full story.
APC confirms Governor Caleb Mutfwang's move from PDP, making APC the ruling party in all North Central states. Analysis of the political shift ahead of 2027 elections.
Six former PDP governors, including Fubara and Mbah, attended their first high-level APC National Caucus meeting in Abuja, signaling a major political realignment. Read the full details.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state has defected from the PDP to the ruling APC, shifting the entire North-Central geopolitical zone to the APC's control. Get the full details.
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara details his defection to the APC, citing gratitude to President Tinubu and a desire to develop the state. Full story inside.
Four Rivers State House of Representatives members have defected from the PDP to the ruling APC. Get the full list and analysis of this major political shift.
Key political allies of former Sokoto Governor Attahiru Bafarawa, including a 2023 deputy governorship candidate, have joined the APC. The move strengthens Governor Ahmed Aliyu's administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Read more.
India leads the world in doping violations for a third consecutive year, with 260 positive tests in 2024. This poses a major challenge as the country prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas and the entire State House of Assembly have formally defected from the PDP to the APC, reshaping the state's political landscape. Explore the details and implications.
Peter Obi's potential defection from the Labour Party sparks reactions. Reports cite internal crises as the cause. Discover the implications for the 2027 elections and the Obidient movement.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed rumours of defecting to the APC. He reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP and called for unity beyond party lines. Read his full statement.
Kaduna-South Senator Sunday Marshall Katung defects to the APC, stating the PDP is fractured. Details of the Senate announcement and his reasons revealed.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang is set to defect from the PDP to the APC, citing party instability and a desire to align with President Tinubu's agenda. Full details inside.
Atiku Abubakar's meeting with Goodluck Jonathan after his ADC defection fuels political debate. Get the full story on this key development for Nigeria's 2027 elections.
A Nigerian man, Zekeri Idris Jnr, has disputed claims by VeryDarkMan that he orchestrated activist Harrison Gwamnishu's detention. He narrates the true sequence of events in Benin. Read the full details here.
Former PDP National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan has formally resigned, joining a wave of high-profile defections weakening Nigeria's main opposition party ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Peoples Democratic Party announces legal steps against Rivers lawmakers who defected again. The party also reaffirms the expulsion of Nyesom Wike and others. Read the full details.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says 16 Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC are free to go. He vows to work with remaining PDP members, urging party unity. Full details.
Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms use of quarters auditorium as chamber amid mass defection to APC. Governor Fubara plans budget presentation in new complex. Full story inside.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed social media reports of his arrest in France as fake and politically motivated. He addressed the claims in Abuja on December 5, 2025.