Kaduna church kidnap victims freed after weeks in captivity
Church members who were abducted during a worship service in Kurmin Wali community, located along the Kufana axis of Kajuru Local Government Area in Kaduna State, have been released after spending several weeks in captivity. The victims were taken on January 18, 2026, when armed men invaded the area and forced worshippers into nearby forests. […]
New Police Chief pledges to restore peace in Plateau State
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, Bassey Ewah, has assured residents that maintaining peace and improving security will be his top priority. Speaking during his first press briefing in Jos, the police chief said he is committed to protecting lives and property across the state. Ewah made it clear that his leadership […]
Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali agrees contract termination with Chippa United
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has officially agreed to terminate his contract with South African club Chippa United. The decision was reached through mutual consent, allowing both the player and the club to move on without any dispute. The development marks the end of Nwabali’s stay with the PSL side. Nwabali joined Chippa United after […]
Kidnapped Kwara monarch regains freedom
The traditional ruler of Aafin Ile Ire, Oba Simeon Ibiyinka Olaonipekun, who was abducted by armed men last year, has regained his freedom. The monarch, who rules a community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, was released on Thursday morning, bringing relief to residents and well-wishers who had been anxiously awaiting his return. […]
Kwara killing highlighted Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation – MPAC
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has strongly condemned the deadly attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as a clear sign of Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The attack, which reportedly happened on February 3, claimed the lives of at least 170 people, including women and children, and […]
Bandit attacks: Senate demands urgent military action, relief for Katsina communities
The Nigerian Senate has expressed deep concern over rising bandit attacks in Katsina State, which reportedly left at least 35 people dead within 24 hours. The attacks included an ambush on operatives of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force in Bakori Local Government Area, resulting in three policemen killed and two others critically injured. Senators described […]
Russia demands probe of Saif Gaddafi’s killing in Libya
Russia has expressed serious concern over the killing of Saif al-Islam, the second son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the assassination and called for a full, transparent investigation to hold those responsible accountable. The exact circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, officials said. Saif was reportedly murdered on […]
Customs seize N3.32bn rice, synthetic cannabis in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ in Ikeja, Lagos, has seized foreign goods and narcotics worth N3.32 billion. The interceptions included 12 trailer loads of foreign parboiled rice and 1,431 kilogrammes of synthetic cannabis, also known as “Ghanaian Loud,” in Lagos and surrounding areas. Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, speaking at his first […]
EPL: Ruud Gullit reveals major error Rosenior has started making at Chelsea, names unhappy player
Former Chelsea star, Ruud Gullit, has raised concerns about manager Liam Rosenior after Chelsea’s loss to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semifinal. Gullit believes Rosenior’s tactical choices have started to negatively affect the team and made one of his players, Liam Delap, feel unhappy during the match. According to Gullit, Rosenior’s decision to play a […]
Nigeria’s political parties lack ideologies – APC chieftain
Shitu Kabir, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that political parties in Nigeria lack clear ideologies to guide the country forward. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’, Kabir stressed the need to reform political parties so they can operate based on defined principles. According to […]