President Bola Tinubu on Friday disclosed that more than 13,000 terrorists have been killed within the past year. He also revealed that terror-related deaths in […]
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JUST IN: Tinubu confers national nonours on Alake, Kolade-Otitoju, 48 others
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on 50 Nigerians recognised as key figures in the country’s pro-democracy struggle. The 2026 Democracy Day honours list […]
Police rescue five abducted travellers in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued five travellers abducted by suspected bandits along the Anka–Bukkuyum Road. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this […]
DSS, army foil plot to abduct WAEC students in south-east
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with troops of the Nigerian Army, have foiled a major plot by members of the […]
INEC Extends PVC Collection Deadline to June 14 Ahead of Ekiti Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to June 14, giving eligible voters additional […]
FG May Seek AU Action Over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
The Federal Government has revealed plans to explore a broader continental response to recurring xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, […]
Nationwide Broadcast for June 12: Tinubu To Address Nigerians On Democracy Day at 7 a.m.
President Bola Tinubu is set to deliver a nationwide broadcast at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, as Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day 2026. The announcement […]
Mexico Kick Off World Cup 2026 in Style, Defeat South Africa 2-0
Host nation Mexico launched the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa, delighting a packed crowd at the historic Mexico […]
“June 12 Remains Significant” — FG Declares Friday Public Holiday For Democracy Day, Urges Nigerians To Uphold Rule Of Law, Unity
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The declaration was made by […]
Ogun Police Foil Alleged Plot To Kidnap Chinese Expatriate, Arrest Two Suspects Over Planned ₦50m Ransom Demand
The Ogun State Police Command has foiled an alleged plot to kidnap a Chinese national and arrested two suspected members of a criminal syndicate said […]
BREAKING: FG declares Friday public holiday to mark democracy day
The federal government has declared Friday a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s democracy day celebration. The announcement was made on Thursday by Olubunmi […]
Court convicts 11 Indian sailors over cocaine trafficking, orders ship to pay $5.3m
A federal high court in Lagos has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their merchant vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, for trafficking 31.5 kilograms of cocaine into […]
“You Look Insecure And In Competition With Your Presidential Candidate” — Aisha Yesufu Faults Dickson’s Handling Of NDC Post-Primary Crisis
*Warns Party Against Internal Ego Battles A formal senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has accused the party’s National Leader and […]
“Trial Begins June 18” — Court Refuses Immediate Ruling On Kabiru Turaki’s Bid To Quash False Information Charge
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has fixed June 18 for the commencement of trial in the criminal case […]
JUST IN: Fred Agbedi emerges reps minority leader
Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has announced new principal officers for the minority caucus. Speaking during Thursday’s plenary session, Abbas named Frederick […]
BREAKING: Reps pass state police bill
The house of representatives has passed the state police bill, paving the way for the decentralisation of Nigeria’s policing structure. The resolution followed a vote […]
JUST IN: Senate disclaims arrest warrant on Mele Kyari, slams Oshiomhole
The Senate has distanced itself from the arrest warrant reportedly issued against Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum […]
“Unauthorised Patrol Entry” — Nigerian Army Confirms Cameroonian Troops Crossed Into Cross River Community
*Says Situation Contained Without Escalation The Nigerian Army 82 Division, has confirmed that soldiers from the Cameroon military had an unauthorised patrol entry Into Nigerian […]
“Abacha Died Of Heart Attack” — Ex-SSS Assistant Director Dismisses Conspiracy Theories, Reveals Eyewitness Account In New Book
Former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has provided fresh details on the death of former military Head of State, […]
JUST IN: Senate disclaims Mele Kyari arrest warrant, slams Oshiomhole
The Senate has distanced itself from the arrest warrant reportedly issued against Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum […]