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Aviation security experts have expressed concerns over the alleged procurement of firearms and ammunition worth N522.49 million by the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. They warned that the proliferation of arms at airports could lead to security and command-and-control challenges. The experts also questioned approvals granted during the ...
Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, the 19th Emir of Zazzau, will mark six years on the throne in October 2026. A lawyer, banker, and diplomat, he previously served as Nigeria's ambassador to Thailand with concurrent accreditation to Myanmar. Before his diplomatic posting, he worked in the banking sector and served as ...
At least four mobile policemen and seven villagers were killed early Friday morning by armed invaders in Ayilamo community of Tombo ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Residents said the attackers, allegedly numbering over 200, invaded the farming community through Alufu road in neighbouring Taraba State and advanced ...
Diphtheria has killed two patients in Abuja out of five laboratory-confirmed cases, according to the FCT Administration. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary for Health Services and Environmental Secretariat, said 15 suspected cases were investigated as of last week, with five confirmed and several patients treated and discharged. She explained that ...
The recent controversy surrounding the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results has once again exposed fundamental questions about Nigeria's examination system. Following concerns raised by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) over the 2026 WASSCE results, stakeholders met with the Minister of Education ...
The Lagos State Police Command has summoned officers from Ebenezer Police Station following allegations of assault and extortion by a man named Olugbenga Adeleke. The allegations were made in a viral video. The command's action comes as part of an investigation into the matter. The officers are expected to answer ...
Senior Advocates of Nigeria have stated that Nigerians have a legal right to record police officers on duty in public. This position counters the Inspector-General of Police. The SANs' stance emphasizes the legality of such recordings. The debate centers on public accountability and citizens' rights.
An Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukuwa, was stabbed in the neck shortly after leading Juma'at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto. The suspect, who was among the worshippers, attacked the cleric immediately after the prayer and was subsequently overpowered and beaten to death by worshippers. The ...
Police in Lagos have arrested six members of a fraud syndicate targeting traders with fake commodity deals. The arrest followed an investigation that led to the recovery of a list containing 125 potential victims. The syndicate's activities were focused on defrauding traders. The police are continuing their investigation into the ...
Captain Mohammed Joji, former Managing Director of Nigeria Airways and Skypower Express Airways, died in Kaduna on Thursday night at the age of 79. He was buried on Friday after funeral prayers at Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna, led by Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. Tributes from religious leaders, friends, associates ...
President Donald Trump commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at a Pentagon ceremony, honoring victims, survivors, and first responders. He skipped the main memorial at Ground Zero. During his remarks, Trump invoked the tragedy to defend his controversial war with Iran. He stated that future generations will honor ...
Police in Anambra State have arrested 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia over a video allegedly showing her assaulting a minor. Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga said operatives also rescued four children aged two, three, six and nine, and recovered sex toys and other items to aid investigation. The suspect is being investigated for ...
Criminal groups are reportedly posing as civil society organisations and humanitarian workers to traffic children from vulnerable families. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has responded by increasing surveillance. The agency is working to expose these new tactics used by child traffickers.
The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and directed lawmakers, committees, officials, and staff to boycott legislative activities hosted by South African authorities. This decision follows reported persistent xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals, including the killing of two Nigerians, Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle ...
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed 18 high-profile terrorists after disrupting their meeting at Tumbunma Baba in Borno State. The operation was a joint effort. The troops successfully disrupted the meeting and neutralized the terrorists.
Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has stated that yesterday's solutions cannot address tomorrow's security threats. He spoke at the graduation ceremony of the Leadership and Strategic Studies Course 4/25 at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja. Shaibu highlighted that the contemporary security environment is characterised by ...
Residents of at least 10 villages in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State blocked roads to protest persistent attacks and abductions in their communities. The protests followed repeated incidents of violence and kidnapping in the area. The villagers demanded increased security and government intervention to address the situation.
Two persons have been confirmed dead from a diphtheria outbreak in Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said it will activate a multidisciplinary Incident Management Team to check the outbreak. The victims were among patients confirmed through laboratory tests to be afflicted with the disease, according to the Mandate ...
The Abia State Government has commended commercial bus driver Onyekachi Ikpendu for returning over N400,000 that a passenger forgot in his vehicle. The government praised Ikpendu's honesty and integrity. The incident highlights the importance of honesty in public service.
Worshippers in Sokoto lynched a man who allegedly stabbed an Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukwa, shortly after he led the Juma'at prayer. The cleric was stabbed after the prayer, and the assailant was subsequently killed by the mob. The incident occurred in Sokoto city.
At least four Mobile Police officers and eight residents were killed when suspected armed bandits attacked Ayilamo community in Tombo Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack occurred in the early hours of yesterday when the assailants invaded the farming community along the Abinsi-Tyulen-Anyiin-Wukari road. Residents said ...
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has urged political and military leaders in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen the ECOWAS Standby Force to ensure it remains operationally ready and rapidly deployable against shared transnational threats, including terrorism, insurgency and other forms ...
The Horsfall family has announced the passing of Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall, a pioneer Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), at the age of 84. Horsfall died peacefully after a fulfilled and impactful life. In a statement signed by his son, Chief Donald Albert Horsfall, on behalf of ...
The military has disclosed that no fewer than 17 terrorist fighters, accompanied by their family members, surrendered to troops of Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai within one week, citing harsh living conditions, hunger and a lack of basic provisions in their enclaves. It also said that troops of ...
Residents of Itesiwaju Omu Arogun community in Ogun State have decried an 18-month power outage that has crippled local businesses and forced many to relocate. The prolonged blackout has led to the closure of businesses and displacement of residents. The community is appealing for urgent intervention to restore electricity. The ...
The Federal Ministry of Works has declared the Oju-Ore Bridge in Ota, Ogun State, structurally sound and safe for use. The ministry dismissed claims circulating on social media about defects on the bridge. It assured the public that the bridge is safe. The statement aims to allay fears about the ...
At least 98 people have died from a diphtheria outbreak in Zamfara, Plateau, and Gombe states. Health authorities have linked the deaths to poor immunisation coverage. The outbreak has raised concerns about vaccination gaps in northern Nigeria. Efforts are underway to address the situation.
Fertility experts have observed a growing trend of foreigners and Nigerians in the diaspora seeking in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment in Nigeria. They attribute this to the relatively lower cost of the procedure compared to other countries. The experts spoke at a joint meeting of the Association for Fertility and Reproductive ...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Minister of Education to dissolve the new ministerial committee on university accreditation. The union kicked against the committee, though specific reasons were not stated in the summary.
The Federal Government is set to begin a six-month programme to train and professionalise 250,000 serving teachers without recognised teaching qualifications. The initiative aims to enhance the quality of teaching across the country.
The Auchi–Okene–Abuja highway has long been notorious for kidnappings, with criminal gangs exploiting their knowledge of local roads, settlements, and forests to intercept travellers. In response, intelligence and technology are being deployed to track and disrupt these gangs. The article details how improved surveillance and coordinated efforts are turning the ...
Lecturers at the University of Benin, under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), have resolved to continue their indefinite strike. The strike is over the alleged non-payment of their full August salaries. The decision was made to press home their demands for the payment of the outstanding salaries.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled a terrorist attack in Kaduna State. They also rescued three kidnapped victims in Zamfara State. According to a statement by the JTF Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, troops of Sector 1 responded to a distress ...
Artisans and traders at Arepo Junction in Ogun State have protested an eviction order from the state government. The protesters stated that they have federal approval to operate in the area.
Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi was conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 1996 at the age of 36, making him the youngest ever at the time. He began his career at Afe Babalola & Co. as a corp member and has since become a prominent figure ...
Enugu State has been ranked as the fastest improving state among 33 states assessed in the 2026 Phillips Consulting State Performance Momentum Index. The index measures the rate of improvement relative to the national average, and Enugu achieved the highest Momentum Score of +1.15. This recognition highlights the state's rapid ...
The Kaduna State Police have arrested a man, Manaseh Jatau, in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Rebecca Jeremiah. The arrest followed a dispute over a phone call. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
The federal government and Imo State collaborated on a women empowerment initiative that provided business-support equipment and cash grants to 2,500 women and vulnerable persons. The programme, held in Owerri, was attended by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Governor Hope Uzodimma. The initiative aims to boost livelihoods, create sustainable ...
Residents of Arepo community in Ogun State have threatened legal action against Ikeja Electric. The threat is over a four-month blackout and poor electricity supply. The community is seeking redress for the prolonged outage.
Police in Ogun State have arrested three women suspected of belonging to a child-stealing syndicate. Three children were rescued, one of whom was allegedly sold for N500. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation.
A Niger State High Court has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Hussaini Suleiman, to seven years in jail. He was convicted of raping an eight-year-old girl in Minna. The court delivered the sentence after the trial.
Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa, a Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, was allegedly attacked with a knife shortly after Jumu'at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis on Friday. He sustained a minor injury to his neck and later appeared in a social media video with a plaster on ...
The South African Police Service has extradited six Nigerians to the United States for allegedly defrauding American women of over $6 million in online romance scams. The suspects, linked to the organised criminal network Black Axe, were repatriated on Friday. They were arrested in Cape Town.
Nigerians in the United Kingdom expressed frustration over technical failures, delays, and poor communication that disrupted a passport intervention exercise in Manchester. The exercise was intended to provide passport services to Nigerians in the UK. Many applicants were unable to complete their applications due to the issues. The situation caused ...
Dr Akinseye Aluko, a Qatar-based Nigerian scholar, has warned that foreign countries may ask Nigerians to return home in the future. He made this statement in a recent interview. The warning comes amid ongoing discussions about migration and diaspora relations. Aluko's comments highlight potential shifts in international migration policies.
A Nigerian businessman, Edwin Omokhuale, has been arrested by Irish authorities at Dublin Airport. The arrest is in connection with an alleged €19 million fraud against an Australian mining company. The case highlights international efforts to combat financial crimes. Further details about the arrest and charges are expected.
A lawyer has faulted the Inspector-General of Police's comment on filming police officers on duty. The IGP had expressed concern during an interaction with the Nigerian Bar Association in Abuja on Tuesday that Nigerians have started recording police officers everywhere, including at restaurants. The lawyer insists that Nigerians have the ...
Lagos State schools are set to reopen on Monday. The Lagos State Government has ordered strict hygiene measures. Students and staff are advised to wash their hands regularly with soap and safe water, especially before eating and after using the toilet. They are also instructed to avoid littering and dispose ...
The CIA has released 71 intelligence reports covering the months and years before the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The disclosure sheds new light on what the agency told former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush about al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden. The release was made on Friday ...
Two Nigerians, Bishop Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo, have been killed in separate incidents in Johannesburg, South Africa. The deaths have raised concerns about xenophobia.
Suspected armed herdsmen attacked Ayilamo community in Tombo Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, killing four mobile policemen and eight residents. A resident, Tyolumun Ugande, said the attackers, numbering more than 200, entered from Alufu Road in neighbouring Taraba State, opened fire and set houses ablaze. Mobile policemen ...
Bandits have killed four police officers and seven civilians in an attack in Benue State. According to the police, the attack lasted about seven hours. The incident is part of ongoing security challenges in the region.
Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned the alleged killing of two Nigerians in South Africa and warned that continued discrimination and attacks against Nigerian nationals could have consequences. In a Facebook post on Friday, he said he was mortified and deeply shocked by the reported murder of Bishop ...
The National Teachers' Institute (NTI) in Kaduna has released 608 Bachelor Degree Programme certificates for its 2020 graduates affiliated with the University of Maiduguri. The Director and Chief Executive, Prof. Sadiya Sani Daura, announced the release in a statement, noting that more certificates are expected soon. She acknowledged the anxiety ...
A 27-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a fake notice claiming that OPay would shut down its Nigerian operations. The police are investigating the circulation of the false notice. The arrest followed a probe into the origins of the fake document. The suspect remains in custody as investigations ...
The wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has condemned the alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of a child by her mother in Onitsha. The Anambra State Police Command arrested 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia on September 10, 2026, following the circulation of a disturbing video. The police rescued four children ...
The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a fake press release claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, directed the commencement of training for 50,000 newly recruited constables. The document, which bore the name of Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu, was described as false and unauthorized. The ...
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has distributed official vehicles to higher institutions in the state. The distribution took place on Friday at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital. The vehicles are intended to support the operations of the institutions. The governor reaffirmed his administration's commitment to improving ...
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has distributed official vehicles to higher institutions to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of the state's education system. The distribution took place on Friday at the Government House in Gusau. According to a statement by the Governor's Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the vehicles are ...
The Sokoto State Police Command has launched an investigation into the stabbing of an Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukawa, and the subsequent killing of his alleged attacker by a mob. The incident occurred on Friday shortly after the Jumu'at prayer at Lukuwa Mosque. The cleric was attacked with a knife ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would amount to "a war against Russia." He said Moscow did not "pose a threat" and accused European leaders of frightening their populations with an imaginary threat from Russia. Putin added that Russia has no ...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have agreed to deepen collaboration in investigating alleged diversion and mismanagement of funds provided under United States Government-supported programmes in Nigeria. The resolve was reached on Thursday, September 10, 2026, when Assistant Law Enforcement ...
The Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced dates for school resumption. Boarding schools are set to reopen on a specified date. The announcement is part of the ministry's preparations for the new academic session. The resumption dates apply to boarding schools across the state.
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old woman, Anulika Onyeanusia, over an alleged child pornography case in Onitsha and rescued four children. The arrest followed a video circulating online which allegedly showed a woman using sex toys on a minor. Police said operatives acted on information obtained through ...
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has announced plans to roll out community-based programmes aimed at improving the welfare and livelihoods of people in rural communities across the region. The Managing Director/CEO of SEDC, Mark Okoye Jnr, disclosed this during the Commission's Renewed Hope Community Advancement Programme sensitisation and awareness ...
The Air Component of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, has conducted an air interdiction operation against a terrorist enclave at Tumbunma Baba in Borno State, killing over 18 terrorists and destroying their logistics hubs. The operation was carried out in close coordination with ground troops of Sector ...
The Akwa Ibom State government has banned online betting, pool, and other gambling activities, citing operators' failure to regularise their operations. The chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Okon Okon, explained that the ban was necessary after operators refused to comply with licensing requirements. Unemployed youths ...
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a man and three others for allegedly attempting to sell and traffic his 16-month-old daughter. The suspects were arrested by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Gender Unit, at a hotel in Obi, Obingwa Local Government Area, on September 7, 2026. Commissioner of ...
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has called for stronger regional military and maritime cooperation among African countries to tackle growing transnational security threats. Abbas made the call when the Chief of Staff, ECOWAS Standby Force, Brigadier General Sheikh Sulaiman Massaquoi, visited him at the Naval ...
A report by the US House Committee on Homeland Security has identified Africa as the world's most active theatre for terrorism, with more than two-thirds of global ISIS activity occurring on the continent. The committee also found that seven of the ten countries with the highest terrorism-related deaths are in ...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike if the federal and state governments fail to resolve outstanding issues affecting university lecturers. The union said its National Executive Council reached the decision at an emergency meeting in Abuja on 5 September 2026. In ...
The Oyo State Government has announced the release of the 2026 Placement Screening Exercise results for pupils transitioning into Junior Secondary Schools. The announcement was made public, allowing parents and guardians to check the results. The screening exercise is part of the state's process for placing pupils into junior secondary ...
Sokoto police have warned against reprisal attacks after an Islamic cleric, Musa Lukawa, survived a stabbing at a mosque following Friday prayers. The cleric was attacked but survived the incident. The police issued the warning to prevent any retaliatory violence in the area. The statement was reported by Punch.
President Bola Tinubu congratulated Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 74th birthday and 23rd anniversary on the throne. Tinubu described the first-class traditional ruler as a patriot whose life of service has contributed to Nigeria's peace, unity, and progress ...
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has challenged Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu over his warning against Nigerians recording police officers for social media content. Effiong argued that citizens have a constitutional right to film law enforcement officers carrying out official duties in public. He made the argument during an interview ...
Suspected armed herdsmen attacked Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday evening, September 10, 2026. The attack resulted in the deaths of four policemen and seven other persons, while several others were injured and many remain unaccounted for. Security operatives repelled the attack after a ...
Nelly Monday, a 53-year-old woman, was arrested in the Meiran area of Lagos on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for allegedly dumping refuse into a drainage channel during rainfall. She was arraigned before the Magistrate Court in Bolade, Oshodi, where she pleaded guilty to the environmental offence. The court subsequently convicted ...
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of payment of N18 billion in outstanding severance benefits to 2,700 ex-workers of the defunct national air carrier, Nigeria Airways. The airline was liquidated in 2005 by the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, contrary to the recommendation of the International Finance Corporation ...
The CIA has released presidential intelligence briefs from the 9/11 era that contained warnings about Al-Qaeda's plans to use aircraft in attacks on the United States. The documents provide insight into the intelligence available to the presidential administration prior to the September 11 attacks.
A prominent Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukuwa, was stabbed shortly after Juma’at prayers inside a mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis on Friday. The suspect, identified as Mai Barewa, allegedly positioned himself among worshippers in the front row before drawing a concealed blade and stabbing Lukuwa twice in ...