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The Nigerian military says seven precision air strikes conducted between October 10 and 18, 2026, have neutralised 103 terrorists and destroyed several logistics hubs and storage facilities across Borno and Adamawa states. The Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, said the intelligence-led operations targeted Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, their leadership structures and logistics networks. The strikes involved Nigerian Army Aviation, the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft […]

Nigeria’s passport ranking has fallen to 181st in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, down from 90th position in July 2026, amid a reported decline in the number of destinations Nigerians can visit without obtaining a visa in advance. According to data published by IziVisa, Nigerian passport holders can travel to 24 countries visa-free, obtain visas on arrival in 16 countries, and access 43 countries through electronic visas. The latest […]

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that restoring petrol subsidy could weaken the naira to between N3,000 and N4,000 per dollar, trigger capital flight and undermine investor confidence. Oyedele gave the warning at a press briefing during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. He said any indication that the Federal Government was considering a return to […]

Nigeria’s national grid experienced a sharp drop in electricity generation on Monday, with supply falling by 81.5 per cent from 3,647 megawatts (MW) at noon to 675MW by 1pm following disruptions affecting several power plants. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that the number of power plants supplying electricity to the grid declined significantly during the incident. Affected plants included Azura, Egbin, Jebba and Kainji hydroelectric power […]

Former Senate Leader, Teslim Folarin, has declared support for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling on aggrieved party members to unite for the party’s success. Folarin made the declaration on Monday while addressing supporters who welcomed him to Ibadan. He also raised Alli’s hand in a show of support, signalling a move towards reconciliation within the party following […]

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his decision to remove petrol subsidy, insisting that Nigeria will not return to the policy despite concerns over the economic hardship facing citizens. Tinubu spoke on Monday at an event organised by the City Boy Movement and the Relax-Tinubu-Is-Fixing-Nigeria movement in support of his 2027 re-election bid. He said the country was facing severe financial challenges when he assumed office in May 2023, leaving the […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has maintained its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding a reduction in petrol prices and fresh negotiations on the national minimum wage amid rising living costs. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said on Monday in Abuja that Nigerian workers were still facing severe economic hardship despite the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage in 2024. He argued that rising food and transportation costs had eroded […]

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its alleged failure to account for more than N126.46bn appropriated for electoral operations. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks an order compelling INEC to disclose how the funds were spent, including details of payments, contractors, beneficiaries and the procurement of election materials, equipment and vehicles. SERAP said its action […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday met with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the governor’s private residence in Port Harcourt, alongside members of the state House of Assembly and local government chairmen. The meeting is seen as part of ongoing reconciliation efforts between the two political camps following a prolonged rift that divided the state’s political leadership. The delegation included the Speaker of the House […]