The police said the victims were freed after their operatives, working with vigilantes, forest guards, and community youths, launched a rescue operation. A tricycle operator […]
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FG, States, LGs share N2.257trn April 2026 revenue
In the statement, Mr Mokwa said the revenue was shared at the May 2026 FAAC meeting held in Abuja recently. The Federation Account Allocation Committee […]
Police arrest two for producing fake alcoholic drinks in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the production and distribution of adulterated alcoholic beverages in the state. The suspects, […]
JUST IN: Kwankwaso’s son emerges Kano NDC governorship running mate
The younger Kwankwaso previously served as the Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development until his resignation in January. Mustapha Kwankwaso, the eldest son […]
EXCLUSIVE: How General Rabe Abubakar’s body was recovered after death in captivity
A security source contradicts the initial account of how General Rabe Abubakar’s body was recovered after he died in captivity Contradictory accounts have deepened the […]
Sultan on why citizens must hold leaders to account over insecurity
Speaking on Monday at the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the NTRC in Jigawa State, the Sultan stressed that citizens must engage their governors regarding […]
2027: ADC names Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate
The announcement comes days after reports of the pick began circulating in the media The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State Governor […]
House reshuffles committee leaders after minority caucus changes
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, who announced the changes, said a reshuffle became necessary due to the recent changes in the leadership of the House minority caucus. […]
BREAKING: Court orders deregistration of ADC, Accord, three other parties
the judge noted that the affected parties breached Section 225 of the Nigerian Constitution. The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National […]
Government not taking insecurity with levity, AGF says
The AGF gave the assurance of the government’s seriousness against insecurity as another round of mass trial of terrorism suspects began in Abuja on Monday. […]
2027: Atiku picks Amaechi as running mate
The ADC said Mr Amaechi was chosen after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones. […]
Reps extend 2025 federal budget implementation until September
The latest move marks the third extension granted by the National Assembly for the capital expenditure section of the budget. The House of Representatives on […]
10-year-old assault victim receiving treatment – Anambra commissioner
The Anambra Government has confirmed that the 10-year-old boy, who was brutally assaulted by his guardians in Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area […]
Police arrest eight armed robbery, drug suspects in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested eight suspected armed robbers and drug dealers in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State. In a […]
FACTCHECK: Did Pastor Chris recently prophesy about the 2027 election? What we found
An article circulating online claims that Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy, recently delivered a prophecy concerning three major contenders in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. […]
Soldiers rescue 6 kidnap victims in Zamfara
The six victims managed to escape from captivity after persistent military pressure and air interdiction operations in Zamfara State. Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma have […]
Nigeria needs moral reawakening to defeat corruption – NBA anti-corruption chair
“Corruption in Nigeria has evolved from a deviance to a norm, from an exception to an expectation, and from a secretive transaction to a publicly […]
Protesters demonstrate in Osun, seek deployment of police commissioner
The demonstration comes amid growing tensions between the Osun State Government and the police command over the police’s handling of certain security-related matters in the […]
NASS Roundup: State Police, Ex-NNPC GMD’s arrest threat, cryptocurrency regulation, SEDC office saga, other top stories from Senate
On Thursday, the Senate passed the State Police Bill for second reading and referred it to its Committee on Constitution Review for further legislative scrutiny, […]
We don’t know exact cause of my father’s death – Rabe Abubakar’s son
The retired general was abducted alongside his wife by suspected bandits on 30 May, along the Matazu-Katsina Road. Isyaka Rabe-Abubakar, son of Rabe Abubakar, a […]