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Abuja — In a dramatic turn that stunned the global energy industry, the Nigerian government and Italian oil major ENI have reached a sweeping settlement to end their decade long war over OPL 245, one of Africa’s most controversial oil blocks. Sources told Courtesy From searchng.ng top political feeds for nigeria that the deal, confirmed […]

Washington/Abuja – A dramatic geopolitical confrontation is unfolding between the United States and Nigeria after Republican lawmakers in the US Congress demanded that President Bola Tinubu move to repeal Sharia law across 12 northern States, warning that failure to act could trigger sweeping sanctions against Nigerian individuals and organizations; a move one Nigerian diplomat described […]

Abuja – Nigeria’s urgent search for combat helicopters has exposed an unusual fault line at the apex of its security establishment: a growing disagreement between National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, over who should supply the next tranche of rotary-wing aircraft for counterterrorism operations. […]

Abuja – President Bola Tinubu is preparing to terminate the multibillion naira pipeline surveillance contract awarded to former militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as “Tompolo,” in a move that could dramatically reshape security, politics, and oil sector stability across the Niger Delta. Senior officials say the contract valued at roughly ₦48 billion ($35 million) […]

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 Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).    A source in the presidency told Channels Television that Egbetokun resigned from the position on Tuesday. Although the police authorities have yet to comment on the matter or issue an official statement about his resignation, the move came amid reports […]

A new phase in US–Nigeria security cooperation began this week as the second batch of approximately 100 American military personnel arrived in Nigeria to support counterterrorism operations against Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other jihadist groups destabilizing the country’s northern region. The first contingent of 100 US service members arrived at Bauchi Airfield in northern Nigeria […]

The Rivers State House of Assembly has halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.   The decision was reached during Thursday’s sitting after the impeachment process became entangled in legal and political challenges, which stalled further action pending the outcome of ongoing court cases and consultations. The state assembly members, […]

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following the passage of the bill by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of deliberations.   Tinubu signed the bill at the State House on Wednesday in the presence of top government officials, including the Senate President, Godswill […]

Abuja/Brussels — Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, is expected in Brussels this week for a landmark round of security talks with the European Union, in a move that could reshape counter terrorism cooperation across West Africa and deepen Western engagement with Abuja amid rising regional instability. NSA sources told Courtesy From searchng.ng top political […]