Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe United States Department of State has ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel and family members from its embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security conditions across Nigeria.In an updated travel advisory, the U.S. government placed Nigeria at Level 3—“Reconsider Travel”—highlighting concerns over crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and civil unrest.The
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaTop figures from Nigeria’s opposition landscape converged in Abuja in a high-stakes meeting that could reshape the political terrain ahead of the 2027 general elections.Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held closed-door talks to explore possible collaboration and
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Anietie Udobit,AbujaHopes of calm in the Middle East were quickly shaken as fresh violence erupted despite a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.Even as both sides paused direct confrontation, Israel launched its most intense strikes yet on Lebanon, while Iran reportedly targeted oil infrastructure in Gulf countries, escalating
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaTop opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, led protesters to the Abuja headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission amid a deepening crisis within the African Democratic Congress, ADC.The protest, tagged #OccupyINEC, followed the commission’s decision to remove key party leaders from its records and suspend
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Federal Government has intensified its crackdown on terrorism as courts in Abuja convicted and sentenced five suspects to prison terms of up to 20 years.At the Federal High Court, judges handed down sentences for offences linked to Boko Haram, including financing, logistics support, and participation in attacks.Justice
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaGlobal oil prices have plunged sharply following a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, raising hopes of a drop in petrol prices in Nigeria.Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude fell below $95 per barrel from over $130, while Brent and U.S. crude benchmarks also recorded double-digit declines amid
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Nigeria Union of Journalists has strongly condemned a controversial remark by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, describing it as a dangerous threat to press freedom and democratic values.The union expressed outrage over Wike’s comment directed at Channels Television anchor Seun Okinbaloye, in which he said he would have
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaA Federal High Court in Abuja has declined a request to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in activities of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the senator must first be given an opportunity to respond to the allegations against her before any decision is
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaA United States congressman, Riley Moore, has warned that Washington may take a more direct role in Nigeria’s security crisis if authorities fail to curb ongoing violence.Speaking after a recent visit, Moore said he had submitted a report to the White House outlining steps to address what he
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced a nine-day working visit across Plateau, Lagos, Ogun and Bayelsa states.According to presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, the trip will begin in Jos, where the president will sympathise with victims of recent attacks.Tinubu is also expected to inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including a
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