Military to court martial officers over alleged Coup Plot
The Nigerian military says it would court martial some of its officers for plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Recall that the Defence Headquarters had issued a press statement in October 2025 regarding the arrest of sixteen officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. The Director, Defence Information […]
IFAB considers tougher red-card rules for goal denial
Football lawmakers will debate expanding red-card rules for denying goalscoring chances at a London meeting on Tuesday. The proposals would punish defenders who stop dangerous passes, not just clear runs on goal. IFAB will also discuss scrapping yellow cards when advantage leads to a goal. Officials plan talks on VAR tweaks, goalkeeper time limits, and […]
El-Rufai Denies 2027 Presidency Claims
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied viral reports claiming he stated which region should produce Nigeria’s president in 2027. He described the claims as false and misleading. El-Rufai said he never made such remarks in any speech, media interview, or on his verified social media platforms. He stressed that people should not attribute […]
FCCPC Probes Alleged Exploitative Domestic Airfares
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expanded its ongoing investigation into alleged exploitative airfare practices by some domestic airlines, following growing public concerns over sharp increases in ticket prices on select routes. In a statement issued today (Friday) by its Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the Commission said the widened probe focuses […]
South Korea, Japan Protest Chinese-Russian Military Patrols
South Korea and Japan have condemned recent Chinese-Russian military patrols near their territories, with both nations scrambling jets. The patrols involved Russian Tu-95 bombers and Chinese H-6 bombers, which flew over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. Japan called the flights a direct show of force, while South Korea lodged formal complaints […]
Soyinka Cautions Tinubu on Security, Governance, and Privilege
At the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism Awards in Lagos, Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka directly challenged President Bola Tinubu over his handling of regional security and the use of state resources for privileged individuals. In a viral video, Soyinka described a recent encounter where he witnessed an unusually large security detail surrounding […]
Salah Slams Liverpool, Hints at Exit After Leeds Draw
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has expressed deep frustration with his club following Saturday’s 3-3 Premier League draw with Leeds United. The Egyptian forward, who watched the game from the bench, accused Liverpool of “throwing him under the bus” amid a rocky start to their season. Speaking after the match, Salah said he felt unfairly blamed […]
Benin President Talon Says Coup Attempt Foiled by Loyal Forces
Benin’s President Patrice Talon announced that government forces halted a coup attempt by soldiers in Cotonou. The violence broke out when soldiers claimed to have ousted the president on state television. Talon’s loyal forces quickly regained control and cleared resistance. He called the coup attempt “treachery” and vowed justice.This follows a rising trend of military […]
Ribadu Hosts US Delegation for Security Talks
Still in security matters, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, announced on Sunday that he hosted a United States Congressional delegation in Abuja as part of ongoing security talks between Nigeria and the US. This visit follows earlier discussions held in Washington, focusing on mutual security interests. Speaking on his social media, Ribadu said the […]
Tinubu Praises Military for Swift Response to Benin Coup
President Bola Tinubu commended Nigeria’s military for swiftly quelling a coup attempt that threatened Benin’s democracy. The crisis began when Colonel Pascal Tigri and his followers seized control of Benin’s National TV and a military base, declaring an overthrow of President Patrice Talon. In response to Benin’s government request, Nigeria deployed fighter jets to secure […]
