702 articles tagged with “Nigeria”
President Bola Tinubu will formally consider Tunji Disu's appointment as Inspector-General of Police at Monday's Nigeria Police Council meeting, while the ruling APC attributes recent high-profile defections to governance performance rather than political inducements.
Peter Obi and Prince Adewole Adebayo have criticized Nigeria's leadership over worsening insecurity and governance failures, while commentators warn against foreign legislative interference amid police leadership upheaval.
US-Iran hostilities have triggered shipping suspensions through the Strait of Hormuz and Suez Canal, pushing crude prices above $80/barrel with analysts warning of $100 oil if disruptions persist.
Nigerian security forces confronted coordinated ISWAP attacks in Borno State while law enforcement arrested a drug kingpin after 13 years, highlighting the country's persistent security challenges across terrorism, organized crime, and kidnapping.
The presidency has rejected viral reports alleging a plot to poison President Tinubu, while the electoral commission chairman assures technical failures from 2023 elections have been resolved ahead of future polls.
Former PDP gubernatorial candidate David Ombugadu has resigned citing leadership disputes, while opposition parties struggle to meet INEC membership registration deadlines and internal conflicts threaten party cohesion.
Nigeria's ruling party conducts state-level elections ahead of its national convention while mobilization groups target 10 million votes for President Tinubu, as new electoral regulations raise questions about primary processes.
Akwa Ibom's hotel management U-turn draws criticism while Edo local government chairman praises new funding arrangements, highlighting contrasting governance challenges across Nigerian states.
Nigerian embassies in Kuwait and Bahrain have issued safety advisories to nationals as Middle East tensions escalate, while police warned against exploiting the crisis to incite religious unrest in northern Nigeria.
Nigerian citizens and security officials are pushing for increased American airstrikes against terrorist groups, while authorities dismantle illegal arms factories and impose security restrictions across multiple states battling persistent insurgency.
Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, has rejected allegations linking him to a dispute between social media personalities, while a separate analysis highlights the erosion of traditional seven-year apprenticeship systems in the digital age.
As Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission secures a major forex fraud arrest, the country's police force undergoes contentious leadership transition, raising questions about institutional continuity in fighting crime.
Anti-corruption investigations gain momentum in South Africa and Nigeria, with government officials and private contractors facing charges ranging from tender fraud to passport forgery.
Rank Capital has appointed Lucky Djebah as Executive Director for Investment as the firm expands into wealth management, signaling continued evolution in Nigeria's financial services landscape amid broader sector developments.
University of Ibadan graduates achieve top honours across multiple disciplines, while Benue and Oyo states implement programs targeting over 65,000 out-of-school children.