Gov Namadi appoints Emir of Dutse as Jigawa’s 2026 Amirul Hajj
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has appointed the Emir of Dutse, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Hamim Muhammad Nuhu Sanusi, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage. He will lead the state’s official delegation for the annual Islamic exercise. The appointment was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State […]
Herdsmen raid Benue community, kidnap women, burn market
Suspected armed herdsmen on Friday afternoon attacked Anwase Market in Mbaikyor, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving traders traumatised. During the attack, several women were reportedly kidnapped while the market was set on fire, destroying goods and livelihoods. Residents said the attackers emerged suddenly from a nearby mountainous area and began shooting into […]
Trump sparks outrage over AI video portraying Obamas as monkeys
Former US President Donald Trump has come under heavy criticism after sharing an AI-generated video that many people found offensive. The video, posted on his Truth Social platform on Friday, February 6, 2026, portrayed former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama in a manner widely described as inappropriate and disrespectful. The post […]
US worried over expansion of terrorist cells in Sahel, West Africa
The United States has raised serious concerns over the growing presence of terrorist groups in the Sahel and West Africa, warning that al-Qaeda affiliates and Islamic State-linked factions are expanding their control in the region. The concern was made public during a recent UN Security Council briefing on global terrorist threats. Speaking at the meeting, […]
Nigeria Police return $23,000 to victim in international romance scam case
The Nigeria Police Force has returned $23,000 to a victim in the Cayman Islands after uncovering an international online romance scam linked to a Nigerian suspect. The police confirmed that the money was recovered during a coordinated investigation involving international law enforcement agencies. According to the police, the operation was carried out by the INTERPOL […]
Lagos Police react to allegations of extortion on Lagos-Calabar coastal road
The Lagos State Police Command has rejected reports circulating online that police officers are arresting and extorting dispatch riders on the Lagos–Calabar coastal road. The police described the claims as false and misleading, saying they do not reflect the activities or position of the Command. The allegation followed a viral social media post which claimed […]
AEDC explains reason for blackout in Abuja, Nasarawa, two other Nigerian states
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has explained the reason behind the ongoing power outages affecting parts of Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi states. According to the electricity distributor, the blackout is due to reduced energy allocation from Nigeria’s National Grid, which has limited the amount of power available for distribution. In a public notice […]
Nigerian Govt adopts community-driven approach to tackle insecurity in South-East
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to adopt a community-driven strategy to address growing security concerns in the South-East. The move signals a shift from force-based responses to approaches that actively involve local communities in peacebuilding and intelligence sharing. As part of this effort, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community […]
Police arrest three over N10m blackmail plot in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) have arrested three suspects over an alleged cyber blackmail scheme involving the demand of ₦10 million from a woman. The suspects—two men and a woman—were picked up after the victim reported ongoing threats linked to her private photographs. According to the PSFU spokesperson, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, […]
Nigeria not ready for real-time transmission of election results – Shagari
Shagari gave this advice on Friday in an interview on Arise Television. His comment is coming amid the controversy surrounding the position of the Senate on electronic transmission of election results. DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Wednesday reportedly turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, sub-section 3 of the Electoral Amendment Bill that sought […]