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The United States has confirmed that it has deployed a limited number of military personnel to Nigeria as part of a renewed joint security effort aimed at strengthening counter-terrorism and stability operations. The disclosure came from the head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, who said the move followed fresh security understandings reached between Washington and Abuja to deepen operational cooperation against militant threats. According to reports, the deployment is structured as a targeted support mission rather than a large troop presence. US officials described the team as a small, specialized contingent designed to provide…

President Bola Tinubu has called on the World Bank to deepen its support for Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, with emphasis on agriculture, youth employment and private sector growth, as his administration intensifies efforts to strengthen the economy and expand opportunities for citizens. The president made the appeal on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the World Bank led by its Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu said his administration remained firmly committed to the reform agenda despite the initial challenges, noting that the government would not reverse course. “Since we went into this tunnel…

By Deborah Nnamdi Celebrated American Christian worship leader, singer and songwriter Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. The death was confirmed by his longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, in a statement posted on Kenoly’s official Instagram page. According to the statement, Kenoly passed away on February 3, 2026. No cause of death was disclosed. Miranda, who worked closely with Kenoly for more than two decades, described him as a mentor and spiritual father whose life and ministry were defined by deep faith and humility. “This morning, Feb. 3, 2026, we said goodbye to Dr. Ron Kenoly,” Miranda…

President Bola Tinubu has intervened again in the protracted political crisis in Rivers State, ordering the immediate suspension of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and imposing firm political conditions aimed at restoring stability in the oil-rich state. The latest intervention followed renewed tensions that threatened to plunge the state into legislative paralysis and a possible removal of the governor, despite months of failed reconciliation efforts. Sources familiar with the development said the President issued the directive shortly before departing Nigeria for an official visit to Türkiye on January 26. According to the sources, Tinubu directed that all impeachment-related actions…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, completing his elevation to the apex court after a successful screening exercise. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire (APC, Ondo Central). Presenting the report on the floor of the Red Chamber, Adegbonmire urged lawmakers to approve the nomination of Oyewole, who was, until his elevation, a Justice of the Court of Appeal. He subsequently made…

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant technological trend; it is fast becoming a defining economic force, and Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads in how it responds. As AI tools spread across banking, media, agriculture, logistics, and public services, they are opening new doors for youth employment and IT-sector expansion while simultaneously threatening traditional jobs and creating fresh avenues for digital abuse. The real issue is not whether AI will change Nigeria’s economy, but whether the country — and especially its young workforce — is prepared to seize the upside and survive the disruption. Growth Potential: Jobs and IT…

Residents of Akurmi community in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State have raised the alarm over sustained killings and kidnappings by bandits, revealing that no fewer than 59 persons have remained in captivity since October 2025. Community leaders said at least 12 residents were killed while dozens of others were abducted in a series of coordinated attacks that forced many villagers to abandon their homes and farmlands. The situation, they said, has turned once-thriving settlements into deserted communities gripped by fear. Leaders of the Akurmi community made the disclosure on Tuesday during a press conference in Kaduna, where they…

Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday arraigned former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, along with his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on allegations related to terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The five-count charge, filed under suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/63/2026, accuses the former AGF of actions and omissions allegedly linked to terrorism financing investigations handled during his time in office. Both defendants pleaded not guilty when the charges were read in court. Malami served as Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation…

Renowned Nigerian fashion designer Ruth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, has announced that she and her husband, Femi Atere, are expecting their first child together. The designer shared the news on Instagram, posting a short video that showed her and her husband at a brown-pastel themed venue, both dressed in coordinated tan outfits. The clips highlighted Veekee’s growing baby bump and ultrasound images, confirming the pregnancy. She captioned the post, “And two shall become 3. Indeed, this is what only GOD can do.” Veekee James is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated fashion designers, widely known for her luxury…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has urged the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to develop and enforce national guidelines mandating minimum stock levels of essential antidotes and emergency medicines in designated public and private hospitals across Nigeria. The resolution followed the consideration of a motion sponsored by Senator Adebule Idiat Oluranti (APC, Lagos West), which highlighted the urgent need for federal and state governments to ensure the availability, accessibility, and adequate stocking of life-saving antidotes and emergency drugs nationwide. While presenting the motion, Oluranti, a former Lagos State deputy governor, noted that Nigeria continues to record rising cases of…