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Violence in Akure: Duty officer killed after clash with thugs

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

He reaffirmed that while police misconduct will not be tolerated, anyone who attacks officers performing their duties will face strict…
NIWA debunks reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap at Sabon Gida area in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

Again, bandits strike Niger community, kidnap villagers

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Gunmen have launched yet another round of attacks in Niger State, abducting at least 10 people from Angwan-Kawo and Kuchipa…
Smith, Moore Introduce the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026

US Congressman Moore threatens action against Nigerian Govt. over Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s safety

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

Moore also warned that Dachomo's safety must not be compromised, adding that action will be taken if anything happens to…
Military reopens travel borders in Guinea-Bissau

Military appoints new leader in Guinea-Bissau after seizing power

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Guinea-Bissau’s military has appointed a new leader, one day after soldiers seized power, arrested President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, and stopped…
Police

Police arrest kidnapper, two teenage girls with gun in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The suspects confessed that the weapon belongs to one Peace Ehinor, who escaped during an earlier raid.
Ganduje expresses sorrow over recent attacks in Kano border communities which led to death of three persons and kidnapping of several others

Bandit attacks: Ganduje urges Kano govt to act swiftly

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The former governor further called on the Kano state government to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven, and community-based security strategies, warning that,…
Court orders final forfeiture of ₦3.4bn, properties linked to alleged NNPC fraud

NNPCL responds to market pressure, lowers petrol price by N15

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Newsmen who visited filling stations across Abuja on Thursday confirmed that NNPCL has cut its pump price from N945 to…
Alebiosu

Alebiosu unleashes tough new enforcement drive for Lagos Waterfronts in 2026

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The Commissioner said Lagos would intensify enforcement operations to protect the rights of legitimate property owners, stressing that government would…
Emefiele: Ex-CBN director confirms receiving $2.5m as gift from $6.2m election money

Court stops EFCC’s subpoenaed witnesses from testifying against Emefiele

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

The judge held that the ruling was now a subject of appeal filed by the prosecution and pending before the…
HIV

160,000 Lagosians living with HIV as LSACA conducts 222,415 tests

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

But despite these setbacks, the LSACA boss said the state is beginning to regain traction, saying that the Statewide Community…
The 2026 APC National Convention will take place at Eagle Square in Abuja, a venue symbolic for hosting major national political milestones

APC lauds Tinubu for declaring national security emergency

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

Oladejo also added that the President's move shows his commitment to strengthening the country's security, stating that the present administration…
Guinea Bissau

FG fumes over Guinea-Bissau coup

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Nigeria reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Guinea-Bissau and demanded the immediate reinstatement of democratic governance, including the protection…
Bauchi

How Tinubu received news of Dahiru Bauchi’s death

Paul Dada

4 months ago

"He also urges them to immortalise the late cleric by holding on to his teachings of peaceful coexistence, strengthening their…
Police arraign eight men for alleged cultism, attack on police station

Man, 38, remanded for allegedly defiling niece

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

The prosecutor said that the victim consequently, narrated to her teacher, how her uncle, the defendant who she lives with,…
Nigerian government suddenly withdraws charges ot money laundering against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan in court

Breaking: Court dismisses ex-Binance chief Gambaryan’s detention suit against EFCC, NSA

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a compensation suit filed by former Binance Head of Financial Crime…
Gunmen

JUST IN: Bandits strike FCT community, abduct six girls

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

While recalling the incident, Shuaibu added that the bandits were armed with rifles and were shooting sporadically. He noted that…
Army

COAS orders major overhaul of NDA curriculum to meet modern warfare demands

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Major General Olatoye, in his remarks, congratulated the COAS on his appointment by President Bola Tinubu. He described the NDA…
Police

Suspects arrested for stabbing policeman to death in Ondo

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Two men have been arrested in Akure for allegedly stabbing a police inspector to death during an altercation in the…

NEC 2025: Essay contest winners champion tax reform as catalyst for Nigeria’s economic future

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Sponsored by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and themed “Write the Future,” the competition challenged young Nigerians to critically…

Legendary Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru to be buried Friday

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

His passing is considered a great loss to the Muslim community, especially to his students and the Tijjaniyya faithful, who…
NEF

Bauchi Gov. mourns late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

Gov. Mohammed also added that the Sheikh's life was devoted to teaching the Qur'an and promoting spiritual upliftment....
Apostle Suleman

‘You are a liar’ – Apostle Suleman blasts Rev. Omolehin over PFN persecution claim

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

“They should refund you because you flew business class? Yet you insult those who have private jets. Why didn’t you…

Benue: Governor Alia speaks on joining ADC

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

According to the statement, Governor Alia often visits elder statesmen and national leaders, regardless of their political or religious background.…
WSCIJ

WSCIJ hosts hybrid conference, awards ceremony

Paul Dada

4 months ago

The celebration will feature a keynote address, dialogues, and a special recognition ceremony honouring journalists and other individuals who have…
Army

Army boss pushes NDA to embrace AI, night ops training

Paul Dada

4 months ago

General Shaibu noted that a solid research framework would serve as the intellectual foundation of a modern, agile and technologically…
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, reaffirms Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to promotion of peace and security at UN High Level meeting

Banditry: We know their hideouts, here’s what is delaying our strike – Badaru

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

“This is how guerrilla warfare works,” the minister explained. “There will be periods of calm, and then they launch an…
NEF

Breaking: Islamic scholar Dahiru Usman Bauchi is dead

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Renowned Islamic scholar and one of the foremost leaders of the Tijjaniyya movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has…
NDA

NDA opens admission into 78 Regular Course

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Nigerian Defence Academy will begin online registration for its 78 Regular Course on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Police say six members of celestial Church recently kidnapped in Ondo state consist of five pregnant women and a physically challenged person

Police arrest suspected kidnapper, rescue couple in Ondo

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“The command urges the good people of Ondo State to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and cooperative with the Nigeria Police Force…
Ajadi tackles Senate over removal of electronic result transmission

Ajadi engages Oyo lawmakers, seeks unified support for 2027 governorship ambition

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Governorship aspirant, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, who had on Tuesday formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo State…
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