Senate Raises Alarm Over Missing N300 Billion from Crude Oil Sales
The Senate’s ad-hoc committee investigating crude oil theft in the Niger Delta has revealed that approximately N300 billion of domestic crude oil proceeds remain unaccounted for, generating widespread reactions from Nigerians.
ECOWAS, African Union Condemn Military Takeover in Guinea-Bissau
Election observation missions from the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the West African Elders Forum have strongly condemned the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, following the suspension of the announcement of presidential and legislative election results.
Reps Summon Minister Over Delayed 40MW Dadin-Kowa Hydropower Project Awarded in 2005
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditures between 2007 and 2024 has summoned the Minister of Water Resources and key officials of federal water management agencies over prolonged delays and irregularities surrounding the 40MW Dadin-Kowa Hydropower Project.
Shooting Near White House Leaves Two National Guard Members in Critical Condition
Two members of the National Guard were left in critical condition on Wednesday after a gunman opened fire on them in Washington, D.C., just a short distance from the White House. Authorities described the incident as a “targeted shooting.”
Tinubu Declares National Security Emergency, Directs Massive Police and Military Recruitment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency and directed the immediate recruitment of thousands of new security personnel to confront escalating violence across Nigeria.
Senate Disbands Air Force, National Security Committees, Demands Briefings Within One Week
The Senate has dissolved its standing committees on Air Force, National Security and Intelligence with immediate effect, citing dissatisfaction with their oversight performance.
UK to Make Electronic Travel Authorisation Mandatory from February 2026
The United Kingdom will make Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) mandatory for visitors from 85 non-visa countries starting 25 February 2026, the UK Home Office announced. Travelers without an ETA will not be allowed to board flights or ferries to the UK.
Canada Lists 17 African Countries as High-Risk in Latest Travel Advisory
Canada has issued high-risk travel advisories for 17 African countries, marking one of its most extensive assessments of security threats on the continent in recent years. The advisories were issued between November 13 and 15, 2025, alongside warnings covering 34 countries globally.
PDP Protests Repeated Assignment of Party Cases to Omotosho, Others
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally expressed concern over the repeated assignment of its cases to Justices James Omotosho, Peter Lifu, and Mohammed Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division.
Reps Committee: Weak PIA Implementation Costs Niger Delta N1.65tn
The House of Representatives Committee on the South South Development Commission has raised alarm over the Federal Government’s failure to implement two crucial funding provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), claiming it has deprived the Niger Delta of an estimated ₦1.65 trillion since 2021.
