Nigerian Army troops rescue 21 kidnapped victims
The Nigerian Army, under Operation FANSAN YAMA, has successfully rescued 21 kidnapped victims from bandits operating across Kwara and Kogi States. This was confirmed in a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 2 Division, Nigerian Army. According to the statement, the rescue operation was coordinated by […]
Cross River: FRSC arrests 280 drivers for offering bribes to officers in five months
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Cross River State has arrested at least 280 drivers for attempting to bribe its officers between June and October 2025. The revelation was made by the Sector Commander, Mr. Innocent Tommy Etuk, during a live interview on HIT FM Calabar, where he discussed safety measures for motorists during […]
Customs intercepts 120,000 litres of diverted petrol in Sokoto.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted two trucks carrying 120,000 litres of petrol suspected to have been diverted from their intended destination. The interception was carried out by Operation Whirlwind, Zone B, led by Coordinator Kola Olawole, who confirmed the incident while briefing journalists in Sokoto on Friday. According to Olawole, the trucks—each containing […]
We are expecting more defectors, they will enjoy equal rights in APC – Party chairman
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yiltwatda, has reaffirmed that all new members defecting to the ruling party will be given equal rights and privileges as long-standing members. Speaking during an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting held at the Crest Hotel in Jos, Plateau State, Yiltwatda announced that several key figures from […]
‘Focus on service, not ego’ – ADC to Wike over attack on Peter Obi
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to focus on effective governance and public service rather than ego-driven reactions. In a statement issued on Friday by Chukwudi Samuel, the ADC’s FCT Publicity Secretary, the party criticized Wike’s verbal attack on Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, […]
CAFCL: Remo Stars determined to make history in Champions League – Conde
Remo Stars head coach, Tiago Conde, has expressed confidence and determination as his team prepares to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League second-round first-leg match at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, on Sunday. The Sky Blue Stars, making their continental debut, are aiming to make history by qualifying for the group stage of […]
Serie A: AS Roma boss, Juric urges Lookman to maintain positive attitude
Atalanta manager Ivan Juric has encouraged Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman to maintain a positive mindset following his failed transfer move to Inter Milan during the summer window. The Serie A club reportedly rejected two offers from Inter, despite Lookman’s strong desire to join the Nerazzurri. Frustrated by the situation, the 27-year-old winger submitted a transfer […]
Nigeria: World Bank projects 350 million population by 2050
The World Bank has projected that Nigeria’s population will rise by over 130 million, reaching about 350 million people by 2050. This growth places Nigeria among the countries with the fastest-growing populations globally. With more than 220 million inhabitants currently, the country ranks as the sixth most populous nation in the world. Speaking at the […]
Officers Shot Dead Inside Kaduna Police Station
Tragedy struck on Friday evening when gunmen attacked a police station in Zonkwa town, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing at least two police officers. The violent raid threw the usually peaceful community into panic and confusion. Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the station — located near Kamyim Hotel, Kurmin-Bi Zonkwa — […]
Ola of Lagos denies ownership of demolished Skywise Group property
Popular media personality and car dealer, Ola of Lagos, has refuted claims linking him to the ownership of the Skywise Group property recently demolished by the Lagos State Government. In a video message shared online, he clarified that he only leased part of the building to run his car business and never claimed to own […]