Akpabio, described the exercise as a constitutional responsibility aimed at ensuring only competent and patriotic officers lead the nation’s security.  The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Major General Waheedi Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, directing him to assume office immediately.  Shaibu’s confirmation came less than an hour after General Olufemi Oluyede was cleared […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, arraigned a vessel, MT Ostria, and three individuals before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over allegations of stealing more than 13 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) belonging to NNPC Retail Limited. The accused persons

Global human rights body, the Amnesty International has accused Niger State Governor Umaru Bago of using state power to suppress dissenting voices, citing the continued detention of IBB University Lapai student, Isah Mokwa, as a disturbing example of political repression in Nigeria. The organisation in a statement on Wednesday said the increasing misuse of the

As Tanzanians headed to the polls on Wednesday, a nationwide internet disruption deepened fears that the country’s election was unfolding under a tightening web of state control — both online and on the streets. Netblocks, an internet access advocacy group, confirmed the blackout, saying on X that “live network data show a nationwide disruption to