The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have warned that releasing some records linked to an investigation involving Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could endanger lives and expose sensitive law-enforcement methods. The warning was made in an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case filed by American transparency activist Aaron Greenspan, who is seeking records from US agencies concerning an investigation dating to the 1990s. The records reportedly relate to a Chicago drug-trafficking and money-laundering investigation involving Tinubu and three other individuals. US District Judge Beryl Howell had previously ordered the FBI and DEA…
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A United States federal judge has blocked a policy by President Donald Trump’s administration suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, Russia and Rwanda. Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York ruled on Friday that the policy exceeded the legal authority of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Vargas described the policy as “patently unlawful,” saying it conflicted with federal immigration law governing the issuance of immigrant visas. The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by immigrant rights groups, including Catholic Legal Immigration Network and African Communities Together, as well as visa…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, as Deputy Director-General (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Buni’s appointment places him among the key political leaders expected to coordinate the APC’s campaign and mobilise support for the Tinubu-Shettima ticket across Northern Nigeria. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Yusuf Ali, Focal Person for Digital and Strategic Communication to the Yobe State Government. According to the statement, Buni’s selection reflects the confidence placed in his political experience, organisational ability and knowledge of grassroots mobilisation. Ali said…
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), has reportedly forgiven a young woman whose casual greeting to him recently sparked reactions on social media. The young woman was among participants in the UBA Graduate Management Programme when she reportedly greeted the businessman with, “Good morning, Tony.” The greeting attracted mixed reactions online. Some Nigerians criticised the young woman, saying she should have used a more respectful form of address. Others argued that the situation should be considered in the context of the event and possible differences in social and cultural settings. The controversy appeared to take a…
Security forces have launched a rescue operation after suspected terrorists abducted an unspecified number of worshippers during Friday prayers in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident happened on Friday, August 21, 2026, at a mosque in Kpenya village, Dekara District, after the attackers had reportedly invaded nearby Gidan-Zana and Kpenya communities. Niger State Police spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident on Saturday. Abiodun said the attackers stormed the communities before moving to the mosque at about 2 p.m., where they abducted some worshippers. He said the number of victims remained unknown as police were still assessing…
By Lamara Garba There are people who speak about changing society, and there are those who quietly roll up their sleeves and get to work. There are institutions that make promises about human development, and there are organisations that turn those promises into opportunities. In the long journey of nation building, the difference between the two is often the difference between words and deeds, between aspiration and achievement, between talking the talk and walking the talk. The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), under the leadership of its Director, Dr Salamatu Garba, belongs unmistakably to the second category. Her story is…
The Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Trafficking (MATFDAT) in Kano State has inaugurated nine committees to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and trafficking. The committees were inaugurated on Friday, August 21, 2026, by the task force Chairman, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, who urged members to approach their assignments with commitment and professionalism. Rimin Gado said the success of the task force would depend on the dedication and effectiveness of the committees. Lamara Garba, Member, Media and Publicity Committee in a statement quoted the chairman to have urged members to work together and remain focused on reducing drug-related…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze following the discovery of another alleged fake government agency, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said. ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, disclosed this on Friday after meeting with President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Aliyu said the commission uncovered the alleged National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office during its investigation into the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The ICPC chairman said the new office was allegedly operating from the Office…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has proposed a new petroleum subsidy model focused on domestic refining and lower fuel costs for Nigerians. Atiku said the plan, contained in his Economic Recovery Plan (AERP) 2027, would move subsidy from fuel imports to local production and ensure that government support produces measurable benefits for consumers. He said qualifying Nigerian refineries would receive crude at a preferential price, subject to strict conditions on production, efficiency, transparency and domestic supply. According to Atiku, every subsidised barrel would be tracked from crude allocation to refining and final delivery…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of its chairman, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon. Solomon reportedly slumped on Friday during a party peace and reconciliation meeting at Iyara Town Hall, the headquarters of Ijumu Local Government Area. Sources at the meeting said the party leader suddenly collapsed while discussions were ongoing, causing panic among political leaders and delegates. He was immediately given first aid and taken to a medical facility in nearby Kabba, where he was later pronounced dead. The meeting was organised by Funsho Olumoko,…