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 […]
Police recover 26 stolen cows in Oyo, arrest two suspects
The Oyo State Police Command has successfully recovered 26 stolen cows and arrested two suspects, identified as Abu Muhammed and Aliu Bello, following a coordinated operation. The arrest took place at Odojaye via Aganyan, Iresadu, as the suspects were attempting to hide the stolen livestock. According to DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the Police Public Relations Officer, […]
Three dead, 37 injured in Yobe road accident
A tragic road accident in Yobe State has left three people dead and 37 others injured, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred along a major highway in the state, disrupting traffic and prompting emergency response teams to rush to the scene. Victims were reportedly traveling in a commercial bus when the accident happened. Eyewitnesses said the […]
Russia vs Ukraine: We’re meeting Putin – Trump speaks after talks with Zelenskyy
United States President Donald Trump has revealed that he and his officials plan to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in an effort to address the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The announcement came after Trump held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Davos on Thursday. Trump described his meeting with Zelenskyy […]
Nasarawa ADC crisis deepens as chieftain condemns suspension of state chairman
A Nasarawa State chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Muhammad Bose, has criticised the recent suspension of the party’s state chairman, Godwin Alaku Williams, calling the move unjust, poorly timed, and harmful to party unity. Bose argued that the suspension, coming just before the party congress, undermines internal democracy and could create further divisions. […]
Court disregards petitions, insists on hearing human rights lawyer’s case
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ruled that it will continue hearing an alleged forgery case involving human rights lawyer, Barrister Victor Giwa, despite petitions written against the presiding judge. The court dismissed Giwa’s request for the judge to step aside and insisted that the trial must go on. Giwa […]
Ekiti community seeks Gov Oyebanji’s intervention over lack of infrastructure
Residents of Itamo Community in the Igirigiri area of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, have appealed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the Ado Local Government Chairman, Bosun Osaloni, to urgently address the poor state of infrastructure in their area. The call was made during a New Year prayer meeting where community members expressed deep concern over worsening […]