Bandits shoot late general’s wife as army rescues her
The Nigerian Army has rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), weeks after she was abducted by bandits alongside…
FG to reintroduce cashless policy
The Federal Government is considering bringing back a stricter cashless policy as part of efforts to tackle the growing threat of kidnapping and other crimes across Nigeria. According to security…
Nigerian traditional ruler dies in US
The Onipokia of Ipokia Kingdom in Ogun State Oba Yisa Sola Adeniyi Olaniyan also known as Orijajoogun 1 has died in the United States. According to reports, he passed away…
Nigerian Governor speaks on Tinubu handing over his state to Wike
Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has dismissed reports that President Bola Tinubu has handed the political future of the state to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom…
Court orders arrest of 2027 presidential candidate
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore after he failed to appear in court for…
Nigerian senator dumps APC
The senator representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, Garba Musa Maidoki, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Maidoki announced his defection on Tuesday…
IGP bans TikTok content creation by police officers
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has banned police officers from creating or monetising content on social media platforms while identifying themselves as members of the Nigeria Police Force. The directive,…
Nnamdi Kanu dissolves IPOB Leadership, appoints new leaders
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has announced the dissolution of the group’s third Directorate of State and the formation of a new fourth administration…
US Reveals Nigerians, Companies Financing Terrorism
The United States has named a Nigerian national and three companies operating in Nigeria among people and organisations linked to alleged financing activities connected to the Islamic State group. The…
Former lawmaker rejects Tinubu’s national honour
Former National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) activist and pro-democracy figure, Chief Ralph Obioha, has rejected a national honour awarded to him by President Bola Tinubu during the 2026 Democracy Day event.…