Gunmen abduct Plateau Water Board MD’s daughters, relative
Gunmen have abducted two daughters and a relative of the Managing Director of the Plateau State Water Board, Engr. Apollos Samchi, during a late-night attack at his residence in Jos, Plateau State. The incident reportedly happened around 12:53 a.m. on Monday, January 26, in the Rantya area of Jos South Local Government Area, throwing the […]
APC tightens grip, controls 29 of Nigeria’s 36 states
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has solidified its dominance across Nigeria, now controlling 29 of the country’s 36 states. The party’s influence spans key regions, reflecting its continued political strength and consolidation since the last general elections. In the South-South, APC holds all six states, including Delta, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa, […]
Army foils kidnappers, rescues 11 in Kaduna
Troops of the 1 Division of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State, during a coordinated operation along the Kaduna–Abuja highway. The operation followed intelligence reports of armed kidnappers moving with captives in the area. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, soldiers stationed at a Forward […]
We insist justice must be served – Commissioner vows action against assaulter of Taraba girl
The Taraba State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Mrs. Mary Sinjen, has vowed that justice will be served in the case involving the assault of a 17-year-old girl in Donga Local Government Area of the state. She stressed that the government will not tolerate any act of violence against children, regardless of the […]
2027: Southern Kaduna coalition rejects calls for defense Minister as Tinubu’s running mate
A coalition of socio-cultural and professional groups from Southern Kaduna has rejected suggestions that the region is pushing for the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, to emerge as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 elections. The coalition said comments credited to Engr. Samuel Tabara Kato of the Southern Kaduna United […]
Body of missing man recovered from Obalende Underbridge Canal in Lagos
The body of a young man who had been missing for several days has been recovered from the Obalende Underbridge Canal on Lagos Island, bringing a sad end to the search for him. Residents in the area said the man had been living under the bridge for a long time and was familiar to people […]
Military neutralises dozens of terrorists, nabs 100 suspects in 1 week
The Nigerian military has neutralised dozens of terrorists, arrested over 100 suspects, and rescued at least 29 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the country between January 19 and January 23. Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, provided updates from Abuja, noting that the operations were intelligence-driven, executed professionally, and adhered to the […]
Giwa, Bukola forgery, impersonation trial adjourned for seventh time
The FCT High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Monday adjourned the ongoing trial of Abuja-based lawyer Victor Giwa and his co-defendant, Ibitade Bukola, for the seventh time. The duo is facing charges of alleged forgery and impersonation, including claims of faking documents and impersonating Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Awa Kalu, to mislead the Office […]
Alleged Coup: Military ends investigation, indicts officers of plot to overthrow Tinubu’s govt
The Defence Headquarters has announced the conclusion of its investigation into sixteen military officers arrested in October 2025 over alleged acts of indiscipline, including claims of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. The probe, carried out by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, followed weeks of internal reviews into activities said to be against military […]
Kano: Ganduje returns from London ahead Gov Yusuf’s defection to APC
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria from London amid reports of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, preparing to defect to the ruling party. Ganduje arrived in Abuja early Monday morning aboard a British Airways flight, according to a statement from his Chief of Staff, Muhammad […]