Senate to Hold Executive Briefing on U.S. Air Strikes as Ningi Raises NASS Exclusion Concerns
BY GODWIN OBI The Senate has announced plans to hold an executive briefing on the United States air strikes carried out on December 25, 2025, against terrorist targets in Sokoto State, following concerns raised by Senator Abdul Ningi over the alleged exclusion of the National Assembly from pre-operation consultations. RaisingContinue Reading
Investigation Uncovers Army Chief Behind Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu
BY GODWIN OBI/EFE MODESTUS An interim investigation report into an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration has identified an Army Colonel as the alleged coordinator of a clandestine coup network involving officers across the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The report, obtained by Frontline Reporters, revealed that the unnamedContinue Reading
CAN, ACF Express Concern as 166 Kaduna Worshippers Remain in Bandits’ Custody
No fewer than 166 worshippers abducted from Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have remained in captivity for 10 days, heightening anxiety among families, religious organisations and community leaders. The victims were kidnapped after armed bandits attacked three churches during worship sessions, firing sporadically, injuringContinue Reading
Heavy Security Presence At Onitsha Market As Traders Voice Frustration Over Closure
BY GODWIN OBI As security forces maintain strict control over Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State, traders have expressed frustration over the enforcement of the market closure, criticizing the government’s approach While some traders questioned the fairness of the shutdown—arguing that many business owners who had traveled to biggerContinue Reading
Soludo Cracks Down on Sit-At-Home: Shuts Onitsha Main Market for One Week, Issues Stern Warning to Traders
BY GODWIN OBI In a decisive move to enforce compliance with the Anambra State Government’s directive against the controversial Monday sit-at-home, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the immediate closure of the Onitsha Main Market and adjoining markets for one week, effective immediately. The governor said the shutdown was necessary toContinue Reading
Banks’ valuation rises to N17tr on recapitalisation Nigerian banks
BY GODWIN OBI Nigeria’s banking sector has recorded an unprecedented surge in market value, with the total capitalisation of publicly listed banks rising more than fourfold to over N17 trillion, driven by aggressive recapitalisation and strong investor confidence. Market data reviewed showed that banks’ combined valuation, which stood at belowContinue Reading
Military investigation ends: DHQ moves to arraign alleged coup plotters
BY GODWIN OBI The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the conclusion of its investigation into alleged misconduct by some military officers, confirming that those indicted over claims of plotting to overthrow the government will be arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels. Military and security sources familiar with the development disclosedContinue Reading
60 Years After: Kanwan Katsina Rekindles Sardauna’s Legacy, Charges Leaders to Rise to His Vision
Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has paid glowing tribute to the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of the defunct Northern Nigeria, describing him as anContinue Reading
‘Betrayal of Trust’: NNPP Blasts Gov Yusuf Over Exit, Rejects Claims of Internal Crisis
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the party, describing his defection as a betrayal of the mandate given to him by the people of Kano State. In a statement issued on SaturdayContinue Reading
2027: ADC Faces Internal Cracks as ‘Obidients’ Ask for Presidential Ticket
BY GODWIN OBI Cracks have begun to surface within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the presidential ambition of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Investigations by Frontline Reporters indicate that the tension is largely driven by the insistence of Obi’s supporters, popularly knownContinue Reading






