The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five persons, including two Nigeriens, suspected to be arms couriers to gunmen who, on November 21, […]
Month: May 2026
Ukraine hits Russian energy targets, denies striking Kremlin-occupied nuclear plant
Kyiv on Sunday launched new strikes overnight on Russian energy sites. It has also denied Moscow’s claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia […]
2027: Obi Picks Kwankwaso As Running Mate, Promises Equal Power Sharing
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, on Sunday unveiled former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as his running mate for […]
Atiku Meets Hayatudeen, Preaches Unity to ‘Rebuild Nigeria’
The Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has held talks with fellow contender, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, as part of efforts to strengthen unity […]
SERAP Asks UN To List Nigeria Before Security Council Over Killings, Abductions
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Secretary-General of the United Nations, United Nations, António Guterres, to report Nigeria’s worsening insecurity to the […]
Arty Banana, Eaten Earlier By Hungry Tourist, Stolen From France Museum
A museum in eastern France on Sunday reported to police the theft of a banana that forms a core part of a multimillion-dollar artwork by […]
Three Years On, I’ve Met Most Promises — Kano Gov
He made the while receiving the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Muhammad Isa Umaru, who paid him a Sallah homage at the Government House in Kano. […]
US-Iran Nuclear Deal Could Unlock $300 Billion For Tehran: Report
The United States and Iran are reportedly working on a draft plan that could include a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran if a final […]
Iran Warns No Deal With U.S. Unless Rights Secured
“We will not approve any agreement until we are certain that the rights of the Iranian people have been upheld,” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in […]
DSS Nabs Five Including Two Foreign Collaborators Linked To Papiri School Kidnapping
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five persons, including two Nigeriens, suspected to be arms couriers to gunmen who, on November 21, 2025, […]
94-yr-old woman’s corpse vanishes from mortuary in Ebonyi
A family in Ebonyi state has been thrown into grief and confusion after the corpse of their 94-year-old matriarch reportedly disappeared from a mortuary just […]
#2027: Team Tinubu and ‘danger of assumption’, by Martins Oloja
At this time when politicians smile out of meeting rooms where they often bury truth in a grave, it is also the right time for […]
Israel Issues New Evacuation Order In Lebanon
The order came as Israeli forces simultaneously raised the flag over the medieval fortress of Beaufort in southern Lebanon, a site with historical significance. “Residents […]
NDLEA Intercepts Ammunition In Kaduna, Arrests Couple Over Drug Haul
The agency said the ammunition was recovered from a 30-year-old suspect, Sunusi Musa, during a patrol at Jere in Kaduna State on May 24, 2026. […]
Abduction: Gbajabiamila Leads Ribadu, IGP Disu, Two Others On FG’s Visit To Ogbomoso
* Conveys president’s deep concern over the incident and commitment to secure safe return of the abductees * Tinubu approves recruitment of 1,000 forest guards […]
Keyamo to Jonathan: Come out publicly to reject PDP’s 2027 presidential nomination
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly reject the presidential nomination reportedly offered to […]
Alex Otti Accepts LP’s Nomination As Abia State Governorship Candidate In 2027
Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has been elected as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Abia State for the 2027 Election…. Abia State governor, Alex […]
Educationalists Explain Why Private Varsities Charge High Fees For Transcripts
This is the position of the education resource persons that spoke with THE WHISTLER on Sunday. According to them, the charges are mainly associated with […]
Viral Video Of Armed Men In Ikorodu Old — Lagos Police
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, the command said the video relates to an incident that occurred […]
NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drugs Concealed In Water Purifiers Imported From Europe
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted consignments of high-potency illicit drugs ingeniously concealed in water purifier machines imported from Europe, as […]