Former Kenya Captain Wanyama Retires From Football
Former Kenya national team captain Victor Wanyama, the first from his country to join the English Premier League, announced his retirement from football at the age of 34. The midfielder,…
Bandits Kill Five In Coordinated Attack On Kwara Communities
At least five people, including three soldiers, were killed on Thursday when suspected bandits launched a coordinated assault on the twin communities of Mari and Dina in Patigi Local…
Earthquake Kills Eight Family Members Near Afghan Capital
An earthquake that struck Afghanistan overnight killed eight members of the same family in Kabul province, the health ministry said on Saturday. The 5.8-magnitude quake struck at 8.42 pm (1612…
COAS Shaibu Has Approved Deployment Of 850 Additional Troops To Plateau — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the deployment of 850 additional troops to crisis-ridden Plateau State, to contain…
Police Deploy 1,803 Personnel In FCT For Easter
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed 1,803 personnel and operational assets across Abuja ahead of the 2026 Easter celebrations. This was disclosed in a statement issued on…
Zamfara Chief Of Staff Escapes Gunmen Attack
The Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Governor, Mouktar Lugga, narrowly escaped an attack by gunmen along the Gusau–Funtua highway on Thursday evening, with no casualties recorded. The incident…
Minister Of State For Labour And Employment Onyejeocha Resigns
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has announced her resignation from office, expressing gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in his administration.…
Plateau Attack: Community, Security Operatives Were Blindsided – Gov Mutfwang
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has said both residents and security personnel were caught unawares during the recent deadly attack in Jos, describing the incident as unexpected following a prolonged period of…
Why I Initially Addressed Crowd From An Armoured Carrier — Governor Mutfwang
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has explained the circumstances that led him to address a tense crowd from an armoured personnel carrier (APC), after Palm Sunday’s deadly attack in Jos,…
‘Insensitive, Superficial Show,’ PDP Faults Tinubu’s ‘Airport-Only’ Visit To Jos
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Jos following the recent deadly attacks in Plateau State, describing it as “insensitive” and a “superficial show”. The…