Russia threatens retaliation over Germany’s spy claim, diplomat expulsion
World-renowned British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road accident on Monday in Makun, Ogun State, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Eyewitnesses said the Lexus SUV carrying Joshua struck a stationary truck near a popular filling station on the expressway while travelling with his team. The exact cause of the crash is still […]
Tinubu approves posting of 4 ambassador-designates to US, France, two other countries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates to key foreign missions, selecting them from the 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Nigerian Senate. The approval marks the first batch of postings following the screening exercise concluded in December last year. According to a statement released by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, […]
DIMDEX 2026: Chief of Naval Staff explores technologies to strengthen Nigerian Navy
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has taken steps to boost the strength and efficiency of the Nigerian Navy by exploring modern maritime defence technologies at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) in Qatar. His participation in the ninth edition of the event reflects Nigeria’s drive to […]
Ogun: Police nab 8 suspected truck hijackers, recover pistol, bags of cements
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested eight suspected members of a robbery gang linked to violent attacks and trailer truck hijackings along the Papalanto–Ilaro and Owode–Idiroko corridors. The arrests followed a coordinated, intelligence-led operation by officers of the Anti-Robbery Squad attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Eleweran, Abeokuta. Police […]
NJC recommends Hassan, Saidu, 12 others to Tinubu for appointment as judges
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 14 legal practitioners to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. The recommendation was reached during the Council’s 110th meeting held on January 13 and 14, 2026, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun. Among […]
Strike: JOHESU storms FMC
Members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) on Thursday visited the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, to enforce full compliance with the ongoing nationwide strike. Led by union officials, the health workers moved around offices within the hospital to ensure that no member was on duty in defiance of the industrial action. The monitoring […]
All terrorists in Nigeria must be killed – Fani-Kayode to US
Former Minister of Aviation and ambassador-designate, Femi Fani-Kayode, has called for a hardline military approach to terrorism in Nigeria, saying armed groups should be completely defeated. He argued that those responsible for years of deadly attacks across the country do not deserve negotiations or concessions of any kind. In a post shared on X, Fani-Kayode […]
Food security: Nigerian Govt to take agriculture to universities – Minister
The Federal Government has announced plans to bring agriculture directly into Nigerian universities as part of efforts to strengthen food security and drive economic growth. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, said the initiative will support agricultural infrastructure in federal tertiary institutions and help reduce poverty while creating […]
Troops arrest suspected gun runners, recover arms in Taraba operation
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE, have recorded another success in the fight against illegal arms trafficking in Taraba State. The soldiers arrested suspected gun runners and recovered weapons during a carefully planned intelligence-led operation carried out in collaboration with the Defence Intelligence Agency. According to a […]
Bandits kill two, abduct several in Sokoto
Suspected bandits have attacked Rarah town in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing two residents and abducting several others. Reports indicate that both men and women were among those kidnapped during the violent raid. The assailants also reportedly looted shops and homes in the town, causing panic and fear among the residents. Eyewitnesses […]