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By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the deployment of 65 ambassadors to various Nigerian missions abroad, months after their nominations were confirmed by the Senate in December. Among the notable postings is former presidential spokesperson Reno Omokri, who has been assigned as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, while…

The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended a lawmaker representing Obubra I Constituency, Ovat Agbor, indefinitely over allegations that he physically assaulted his wife. The decision followed reports of violent conduct involving the legislator, which the Assembly described as unacceptable and inconsistent with the ethical standards expected of…

The Nigeria Police Force has removed Benjamin Hundeyin from his position as Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), barely six months after he was appointed to the role. Sources within the force confirmed that the decision was approved on Thursday, shortly after Tunji Disu assumed office as the new Inspector-General of…

The United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria has announced the rescheduling of visa and American Citizen Services (ACS) appointments in Abuja over concerns about possible protests in the city. The announcement was made in a statement posted on the mission’s official X account on Thursday. The decision follows the earlier…

The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the state’s Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The impeachment notice was presented during plenary by the Majority Leader of the House, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge bordering on the alleged non-declaration of assets filed against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Kyari was arraigned alongside his two brothers, who…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, barely two weeks before the tournament was scheduled to kick off, citing what it described as “certain unforeseen circumstances.” The competition, originally slated to take place from March 17 to April 3,…

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has clarified concerns surrounding the presence of United States troops in the country, stating that the foreign personnel are in Nigeria strictly to provide training assistance and advisory support. Musa assured that the Nigerian Armed Forces would remain fully in charge of all military…

Global crude oil prices surged on Thursday toward $84 per barrel, marking the highest level recorded this year and significantly exceeding Nigeria’s 2026 budget benchmark of $64.85 per barrel. According to Bloomberg, Brent Crude, the global oil benchmark, rose by about 12 per cent within the first three days of…

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has taken over the prosecution of a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged terrorism-related offences and unlawful possession of firearms. The development emerged on Wednesday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, when the…