Tinubu Vanguard, a key northern support group, has withdrawn its backing for President Bola Tinubu and suspended APC activities, citing neglect despite 2023 election efforts. The group vows to seek a platform committed to dignity and development.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the order withdrawing police orderlies from National Assembly members over safety fears. Read the full story.
President Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police aides from VIPs, redeploying them to communities. Will this long-overdue reform finally succeed where past attempts failed?
Senator Rufai Sani Hanga warns state police could trigger civil war, criticizes Tinubu's order to withdraw police from VIPs. Read his full analysis on Nigeria's security crisis.
Benin's presidency confirms President Patrice Talon is safe after a brief coup attempt by soldiers. Loyal forces have restored order. Get the latest details on the unfolding situation.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced revised cash withdrawal rules, setting new weekly limits for individuals and corporates to start in January 2026. Learn the new limits and fees.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced new weekly cash withdrawal limits of N500,000 for individuals and N5m for corporates, with excess fees starting January 1, 2026. Read the full details.
A former Kano governorship candidate calls out a police officer still serving the Deputy Senate President despite President Tinubu's order to withdraw all VIP orderlies. Read the full story.
Nigeria's Central Bank has abolished cash deposit limits and raised weekly withdrawal thresholds to N500k for individuals. New policy takes effect January 2026.
Media mogul Dele Momodu alleges President Tinubu's police escort withdrawal is a political move against Atiku Abubakar. He calls the policy dangerous and myopic. Read the full analysis.
PDP delegates in Osun converged for a tense governorship primary under heavy security, proceeding despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and initial suspension claims. INEC monitored the exercise.
Ex-APC chieftain Timi Frank claims the withdrawal of Atiku Abubakar's police security is a plot to expose him to danger ahead of 2027. He warns of a pattern of opposition repression.
Timi Frank accuses the Presidency of plotting to assassinate Atiku Abubakar by withdrawing his police security. He calls the move a dangerous political witch-hunt ahead of 2027. Read the full details.
The Presidency calls on citizens to document and report any VIP still using police escorts after President Tinubu's withdrawal order. Learn how to help enforce the directive.
Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, paused after a deadly 2021 attack, faces new hurdles. Read more on the implications for Africa's energy sector.
Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, halted by jihadist violence, faces new hurdles. Read the full analysis.
Former Tinubu spokesman Denge Josef Onoh warns that withdrawing police from VIP protection could spike kidnappings and worsen Nigeria's security crisis. He proposes calibrated approach.
Nigeria Police Force exposes fake document about officers' withdrawal from VIP duties. Learn the truth about President Tinubu's security reforms and implementation timeline.
Nigeria's Inspector General of Police confirms withdrawal of 11,566 officers from VIP security details following presidential directive. Officers to focus on community policing and national security.
Two senators and a House Rep condemn President Tinubu's directive to withdraw police from VIP duties, warning it will make politicians targets for bandits and terrorists.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun confirms withdrawal of 11,566 police officers from VIP duties following President Tinubu's directive. Officers redeployed to frontline policing to combat crime nationwide.
Nigerian lawmakers openly criticized President Tinubu's approach to bandit attacks, rejecting negotiations and demanding accountability for troop withdrawal in Kebbi. Read the full details of the security crisis.
Reps member Idris Wase reveals bandits are threatening to abduct lawmakers, urges President Tinubu to review police withdrawal from VIPs for enhanced security.
National Assembly members express security concerns after President Tinubu orders police withdrawal from VIPs. Former Deputy Speaker warns of bandit threats against lawmakers.
Nigeria Police Force begins enforcement of President Tinubu's order withdrawing officers from VIPs. All personnel ordered back to base by November 24, 2025. Read details.
Nigerian VIPs express security concerns after President Tinubu orders police escort withdrawal. Many doubt NSCDC's capability to provide adequate protection amid rising insecurity.
HURIWA calls on President Tinubu to issue executive order for police withdrawal from VIPs. Group demands penalties for non-compliant police chiefs, criticizes Boko Haram reintegration.
The ADC party dismisses President Tinubu's police VIP withdrawal as political grandstanding, demanding a holistic security strategy instead of cosmetic changes. Read the full analysis.
Splendor Nkiruka Emmanuel shares her journey of three failed attempts to join Nigerian Armed Forces. Discover why passion drives her to keep trying despite rejections.
President Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police escorts from VIPs nationwide. Officers to return to core policing duties in underserved communities. Will this time be different?