Police nab bandit, recover AK-49 rifle in major anti-kidnapping operation in Sokoto
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The Nigerian police Sokoto command has, in a significant move against armed banditry, apprehended a suspected member of the feared Lakurawa bandit syndicate and recovered a high-powered AK-49 rifle along with live ammunition. The suspect, identified as Buba Magaji, was arrested during a targeted operation carried out by the Anti-Kidnapping […]
Akpabio hails Buhari as a principled leader at FEC tribute session
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a principled leader who gave his all to Nigeria.
French army leaves Senegal, ending military presence in west Africa
France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army camps in either west or central Africa.
FG disowns report linking UAE to diplomatic sanctions
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has issued a formal disclaimer, distancing itself from a recent publication alleging strained diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Calm restored in Kwara communities as Police arrest top criminal Tambaya, 25 others
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The joint security forces, involving the Police, Army, Forest Guards and local hunters facilitated by the Kwara state government in the last twenty-four hours, have recorded mass arrest of several kidnappers and bandits who were involved in recent security breaches in Ifelodun, Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas of the state. […]
PASSENGER DECLINE: Airlines in trouble as flyers stay away – MD, Ibom Air
Acting Managing Director of Ibom Air, Mr George Uriesi, has expressed dismay over the decline in domestic passenger traffic, saying compared to 2024, there has been a 27 per cent decrease.
