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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving only one four-year term if elected president in the 2027 general election. Obi said four years would be enough to lay the foundation for Nigeria's recovery if his administration remains focused on good governance and accountability.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a $516.3 million foreign loan to help finance sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. The facility is to be arranged through Deutsche Bank AG, one of Germany's largest financial institutions, and would become part of the Federal Government's external borrowing plan if approved.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned that the escalating security crisis in the Red Sea could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy, disrupting international trade, increasing shipping costs and putting additional pressure on energy prices. Nigeria called on all parties involved to pursue dialogue and restore stability to one of the world's busiest maritime routes.
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has defended his past offshore business interests, insisting that his financial dealings were lawful, transparent and fully declared. He said attempts to portray his offshore assets as evidence of wrongdoing were politically motivated and ignored the facts.
Suspected armed bandits have abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi (also known as Nura Umar Bungudu), after attacking his residence in the early hours of the morning. Four members of his security team were killed during the raid as security agencies launched a rescue operation.
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the wave of insecurity affecting the northern region will soon be overcome, saying his administration has put decisive measures in place to tackle terrorism, banditry and other criminal activities across the country.
Whether you support him or not, VeryDarkMan has emerged as one of Nigeria's most influential digital voices. By exposing alleged wrongdoing, challenging powerful figures and driving nationwide conversations, the self-described "online police" has reshaped how many Nigerians demand accountability from those in authority.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested Borno youth leader Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama after he alleged during a live television interview that the Federal Government paid ₦5 billion to secure the release of abducted residents of Ngoshe in Borno State. The Federal Government has consistently denied paying ransoms to kidnappers or terrorists.
The Imole Campaign Council, the campaign organisation backing Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has petitioned the British High Commission and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over concerns about the political climate and security ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election. The campaign says the poll will be a crucial test of Nigeria's democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, creating a unified regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets in Nigeria. The move is designed to promote innovation, protect investors and strengthen oversight of the country's rapidly growing crypto industry.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve the military's response to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security challenges across the country.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 individuals to leadership positions across 10 federal agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose appointed as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointments take immediate effect and are part of the administration's efforts to strengthen public institutions.