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SERAP Sues FG Over "Unlawful" Phone-Tapping Rules - OsunDefender

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice over the government's alleged failure to withdraw "unlawful mass phone-tapping

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New NPMCN President Unveils Reforms To Strengthen Specialist Training

The newly inaugurated President of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) has unveiled a reform agenda aimed at strengthening postgraduate medical training, improving infrastructure, and expanding digital learning in Nigeria's foremo

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BREAKING: IGP Disu Names DCP Abubakar New Head Of IGP Monitoring Unit After Fakorede's Removal

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has ordered the posting of several senior officers to key positions at the Force Headquarters, according to an official police wireless message dated March 3, 2026. The communication, circulated from NIGPOL FORSEC Abuja to

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Assassination Attempt: "No one can stop me" - Peter Obi reacts to warnings, confirms 2027 plans

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has insisted that no one can prevent him from visiting any part of Nigeria, highlighting that freedom of movement is a constitutional right for all citizens. The state

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U.S. Embassy Warns of Possible Protests in Abuja Over Iran Conflict, Advises Americans to Stay Indoors - Diaspora News & Features | Naija247news

ABUJA, March 4, 2026 (Naija247news) - The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert warning of potential protests in Nigeria's capital city on Wednesday, citing heightened tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the pos

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 8-9 March 2026

The reported destruction of a significant portion of Iran's conventional naval surface fleet represents more than a tactical battlefield development -- it may mark a temporary end to Tehran's ambitions as a visible blue-water naval actor beyond the Persia

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Bright Echefu's EIB Group Earns Federal Praise As Minister Hails Innovation Hub During Abuja Tour

Nigeria's Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, has praised the technology-driven operations of EIB Group, highlighting the organisation's growing role in advancing innovation, youth empowerment and national development. The min

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Terrorism: Iran sends important message to Nigeria amidst war with Israel and US

CHECK OUT: Discover How to Work with Brands, Earn from Affiliate Links, and Tap into Ad Revenue -- Because Your Content Deserves to Pay Off. Iran's Ambassador to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, has stated that Iran is prepared to support Nigeria in its

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Abia: Former Speaker endorses Tinubu, eyes Senate seat

A former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Christopher Enweremadu (often referenced as "Ekweremadu"), has canvassed support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office and has equally declared interest in co

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OPINION: Will Benjamin Kalu Go The Way Of Buhari, Adeosun, Nnaji, Others?

Salisu Buhari was thirty years old in 1999, or so he claimed. He had just become Speaker of the House of Representatives, the fourth most powerful position in the country, and Nigerians were ready to believe in him. He was young, articulate, and seemed to