A civil society coalition calls on President Tinubu to reassign Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, citing incompatibility with CDS General Musa that undermines public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations.
A coalition of civil society groups has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle to bolster public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations. Read the full details.
The UN-WCD praises the strategic Nigeria-US military partnership for weakening terrorists. Diplomats urge institutional reforms to consolidate gains and ensure lasting victory. Read the full report.
US intelligence says Ukraine was not targeting Putin's residence in recent drone strike, contradicting the Russian leader's claim to Trump. Read the full details and analysis.
As 2025 ends, Ukrainians voice their deepest desires for the new year: an end to the Russian invasion and a restoration of reliable electricity after devastating attacks on the energy grid. Read more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence in victory in Ukraine during his 2026 New Year's speech. Top General Gerasimov announces further buffer zone expansion. Read the latest.
Presidents Trump and Zelenskiy announce significant progress on a Ukraine peace deal, now 95% complete. Key hurdles remain on Donbas and security. Read the latest details.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to push a revised 20-point peace plan. The talks follow a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and European pledges of support. Will Trump approve?
Russia escalates war with mass missile and drone attack on Kyiv, injuring 8, just before Zelensky meets Trump to discuss a new 20-point peace plan. Read the latest on the conflict and diplomatic efforts.
The US War Department thanked Nigeria after Trump-ordered airstrikes hit ISIS in Sokoto. AFRICOM confirms Nigerian request. Officials warn "more to come."
US lawmakers clash over President Trump's claim of unilateral power to order air strikes in Nigeria. The debate centers on constitutional war powers and congressional approval. Read the full analysis.
Pope Leo XIV urges a worldwide 24-hour ceasefire for Christmas, expressing sadness over Russia's rejection. Read the latest on Ukraine conflict and diplomatic efforts.
Ukrainian workers risk their lives to evacuate horses from a state stud farm in Zaporizhzhia as Russian attacks escalate. Read how the war impacts animals.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a massive $110 billion investment over 10 years to develop Israel's own arms industry, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers like the US.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reveals a new 20-point peace plan to end the war, seeks direct talks with Donald Trump. Key issues include Donbas sovereignty and a national referendum.
President Zelensky details a 20-point US-led draft to end the Ukraine war. While some concessions were won, major hurdles on territory, NATO, and a referendum remain. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky details a new US-backed 20-point plan to end the war with Russia, covering security, reconstruction, and EU membership. Read the full proposal.
Former Information Minister Lai Mohammed stuns Nigerians by revealing the Senegalese origin of Jollof rice and its initial purpose as prison food. Read the full story and reactions.
The Nigerian government warns terrorists are using PoS agents to collect ransom, evading detection. Security agencies are working with social media giants to dismantle terror networks. Read more.
Pastor Chukwuemeka Odumeje made a surprise appearance at Flavour's Flytime Fest concert in Lagos, performing their collaborative song 'War Ready'. The unexpected moment became the talk of the event.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the government's request to reopen a major terrorism case against suspects linked to bandit kingpin Bello Turji. Read the full details of the charges and the new trial date.
China imposes duties up to 42.7% on EU dairy, escalating a trade spat. EU calls the move unjustified. Get the latest on this economic clash.
The 2025 Global Terrorism Index exposes the nations suffering the most from terrorist violence. Discover the list and see where Nigeria ranks. Read the full analysis now.
A fierce price war erupts in Nigeria's fuel market as Dangote Refinery's free delivery forces stations to cut petrol prices by up to N100 per litre. Discover how this battle benefits consumers.
Explore how China's secretive rare earth mining in Jiangxi fuels global tech and defense, shaping trade wars and forcing EU and US to seek alternatives. Discover the strategic power buried in red soil.
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev travels to Miami for Ukraine war negotiations mediated by Trump's team. Talks proceed as Russia claims new gains and Odesa attack toll rises. Read the latest.
President Zelensky says Washington proposed direct Ukraine-Russia talks in Miami for the first time in six months. Get the latest on the war and peace efforts.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his marathon press conference, demanded 'respect' from the West and listed battlefield gains. This follows a new $105bn EU loan to Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
Nollywood star Lateef Adedimeji has unveiled his multi-billion-naira film village in Ekiti State, joining an exclusive club of actors with private production hubs. Governor Oyebanji commissioned the project.
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismisses diplomatic compromise, threatening to take Ukrainian territory by force despite Trump's peace push. Full analysis of the escalating crisis.