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Mounting pressure and earlier speculation surrounding the fate of Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, have culminated in his removal from office, confirming a story this medium reported earlier in the day. Throughout Tuesday, political tension had intensified within the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as sources pointed to an imminent cabinet reshuffle driven by ongoing investigations into the activities of some ministers and senior government officials. Edun’s position had come under particular scrutiny, with insiders linking his situation to a broader probe within the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Fueling the speculation were recent…

Several terrorists have been killed following precision airstrikes carried out by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, as part of ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the North-East. The operation, conducted under sustained military pressure on insurgent groups, targeted fortified hideouts and logistics hubs believed to be occupied by terrorist fighters. According to NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame, the strikes were based on credible intelligence supported by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Ejodame said NAF air assets deployed precision-guided munitions to destroy the identified structures, neutralising multiple fighters and dismantling…

Nigeria has recorded a fresh case of COVID-19, with the latest infection confirmed in Cross River State, prompting renewed public health measures in the state. The Cross River State Ministry of Health said it has commenced profiling and contact tracing of individuals linked to a Chinese national who tested positive for the virus after being admitted in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Calabar, describing the case as the state’s first significant infection since 2022. Ayuk explained that the patient, who arrived in Nigeria on March 17, 2026, is believed to have…

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before a Federal High Court in Abuja against former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, a retired Major General, a retired Naval Captain, a serving police inspector, and three others over their alleged involvement in a plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. Those named in the charge include Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (retd), Captain (NN) Erasmus Victor (retd), Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani. They are expected to be arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, while Sylva is said…

A disturbing video circulating on social media has sparked widespread outrage after showing a woman being physically assaulted during a cultural festival in Delta State, with many Nigerians demanding an investigation and tighter regulation of traditional festival practices. The incident is believed to have occurred during the Urheovware, an Urhobo cultural festival held in Edjeba, Warri South Local Government Area, although authorities have yet to officially confirm the circumstances surrounding the viral footage. In the video, the woman is seen lying on the ground beside an open drainage channel, screaming as a masked man dressed in a red-and-yellow costume repeatedly…

The United States and Iran are preparing to resume diplomatic talks on Wednesday as a temporary ceasefire between both countries approaches its expiration later this week, raising cautious hopes for de-escalation in a tense geopolitical standoff. U.S. officials say negotiations are expected to take place in Pakistan, expressing optimism about progress, while a senior Iranian official indicated that Tehran is weighing participation despite lingering uncertainties over key issues. The renewed push for dialogue comes amid growing concerns about oil market stability and broader geopolitical risks, with U.S. President Donald Trump reiterating that any agreement must ensure Iran does not develop…

Speculation is mounting within Nigeria’s political circles over the future of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, following recent developments in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sources indicate that ongoing investigations into some ministers and top government officials may be nearing a critical stage, with Edun’s position reportedly under intense scrutiny. His situation is said to be tied to a broader probe into the activities of key figures within the current administration. Recent internal adjustments have further fueled speculation, as certain strategic responsibilities—particularly those relating to revenue generation and cash management—were reportedly…

The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Salman Olátúnjí Aweda, has been abducted by suspected terrorists, who are now demanding a ransom of N400 million for his release. The monarch was reportedly seized in the early hours of Saturday when more than 10 armed assailants stormed his residence, forced their way into the palace, and whisked him away alongside another individual. Eyewitnesses said the attackers, who arrived around midnight, broke down the door and demanded money allegedly given to the monarch earlier in the day by a group of miners. After collecting the…

The Nyesom Wike-backed bloc of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the party’s prolonged internal crisis is over and directed the immediate commencement of preparations for primary elections in line with Independent National Electoral Commission guidelines. The declaration was made on Monday during the 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, where leaders of the faction expressed confidence in the party’s readiness for the next electoral cycle. Factional National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, emphasised discipline, internal reforms, and strict adherence to party structures as key to repositioning the PDP ahead of…

Suspected terrorists have killed at least five people in a pre-dawn attack on the Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, sparking panic among residents and highlighting renewed security concerns in the area. The assault, which occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Monday, triggered a fierce gun battle between the attackers and a combined team of soldiers, forest guards, and local vigilantes that lasted for about two hours. Eyewitnesses said the heavily armed assailants stormed the community in large numbers and launched a direct हमला on a security post, engaging operatives in intense crossfire that forced residents to…