Troops foil terrorist ambush, recover AK-47 rifle in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, successfully foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in Borno State on Saturday. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that the encounter occurred around 1:40 a.m., with soldiers engaging the attackers during a coordinated operation. During the clash, the troops opened fire, […]
Ebonyi killings: Fish out perpetrators – Community urges security agencies, govt
The Nzuko Edda General Assembly has urged the Ebonyi State Government and security agencies to apprehend and prosecute perpetrators behind the recent deadly attack on Okporojo community in Edda Local Government Area. The call followed an emergency meeting of traditional rulers, village chiefs, and town union presidents from 72 autonomous villages under the assembly at […]
Bandits burn four residents alive in Zamfara for allegedly refusing to pay levies
At least four residents of Gwargwaba village in Nahuce District, Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State, were killed on Thursday evening after armed bandits attacked the community. The assailants, reportedly heavily armed, stormed the village around 6:00 p.m., setting several homes on fire and trapping victims inside. In addition to the fatalities, the bandits destroyed […]
IPOB dares Soludo, declares Monday, Feb 2 sit-at-home
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced a sit-at-home exercise for Monday, February 2, 2026, across the five South-East states. The group said the action is in solidarity with traders in Onitsha, following the Anambra State Government’s directive for businesses to resume activities on Mondays. In a statement issued by its Media and Publicity […]
Reps Pass ₦58.47 Trillion 2026 Budget – Politics
The House of Representatives has passed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading. The budget, tagged “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity,” was approved on Thursday during plenary without any debate, reflecting broad legislative support at this stage. President Tinubu had earlier presented the 2026 budget proposal to […]
CPS: Nigerian govt announces pension self-service platform
The Federal Government has announced the launch of a new self-service platform under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), aimed at making pension administration easier and more transparent for workers and retirees. The platform is designed to reduce delays, cut paperwork, and allow contributors to manage their pension records with ease. According to the government, the […]
Those peddling false claims are facing trial — NUPENG dismisses leadership tussle
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has dismissed reports of a leadership tussle within the union, describing such claims as false and deliberately misleading. The union said there is no crisis in its leadership structure, insisting that its national officers were duly elected through a transparent process. According to NUPENG, individuals […]
Gov Nwifuru orders full probe into deadly attack on Ebonyi community
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered a full investigation into a deadly attack on a community in the state, following reports of casualties and destruction. The governor expressed sadness over the incident and directed security agencies to immediately uncover those responsible and bring them to justice. According to the state government, the attack […]
NAFDAC reveals beneficiaries of sachet alcohol ban
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has explained that the ban on sachet alcohol is mainly to protect children and young people. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said the policy is designed to reduce easy access to strong alcoholic drinks by minors. She made this known during […]
Harmful effects immeasurable’ – UNDP, DPI say Nigeria must stop use of plastics
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Digital Pears International (DPI) have urged Nigeria to begin phasing out the use of plastics, warning that the damage caused by plastic waste is severe and far-reaching. Speaking at a plastic waste solutions programme in Abuja, the organisations said Nigeria can survive without plastics if collective action is […]