Northern Elders group rejects call for U.S. military intervention in Nigeria
A Northern Elders political group has condemned a reported call by former Senator Kabiru Marafa of Zamfara State, urging the United States to invade Nigeria over rising insecurity, describing the statement as unpatriotic and dangerous.
Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Enugu – Benue border forest
By Alumona Ukwueze NSUKKA —Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation UDO KA have rescued 14 kidnapped victims during a clearance operation in Orokam Forest, Benue State, which shares common border with Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. A reliable military source told journalists on Saturday that the victims were abducted over the weekend […]
Royal family to Sanwo-Olu: Install Prince Kosoko as Oloja of Lagos
By Dapo Akinrefon A Lagos ruling house, the Akinsanya Olojo Family, a branch of the King Kosoko Royal Dynasty, yesterday, urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to approve the installation of Prince Abiola Olojo-Kosoko as the next Oloja of Lagos. The family said Prince Abiola was duly selected as Oloja-elect on December 12, 2020, but has remained […]
Yuletide Season: Police ban sale, use of fireworks in Edo
The police command in Edo State has warned residents against the sale and use of fireworks during the festive season.
Messi extends record as player with most trophies after MLS Cup triumph
Lionel Messi has stretched his record as the most decorated footballer in history after leading Inter Miami to their first-ever MLS Cup title.
Muslim group faults use of church-owned venues for passport intervention exercise in UK
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has criticised the Nigeria High Commission in London over its choice of venues for the December 2025 Passport Intervention Exercise.
Tinapa’s repossession as catalyst for Cross River’s economic rejuvenation
ON April 2, 2007, former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, inaugurated the first phase of the Tinapa Business Resort & Free Zone in Calabar,…
Troops rescue 25 victims, nab 10 suspects in nationwide operations — Army
“Under Operation UDO KA, troops uncovered a warehouse storing 22 bags of illegally refined AGO, estimated at 600 litres, in Ikot Abasi LGA of Akwa Ibom State,” he said.
Coup: President Talon safe, army regaining control – Benin govt
Benin’s President Patrice Talon is safe and the army is regaining control, after a group of soldiers said they had ousted him from power, the presidency told AFP on Sunday.
‘Account for missing N55.9bn meant to buy smart card readers, ballot papers, others’, SERAP tells INEC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), “to promptly account for the missing or diverted N55.9 billion meant for the purchase of smart card readers, ballot papers, result sheets and other election materials for the 2019 general elections.”
‘Attempted coup’ in Benin as soldiers announce ‘removing President Talon from office’
A group of military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, who is due to step down next April after 10 years in power.
