By Ogalah Ibrahim Armed bandits in Katsina State killed at least seven people during a night raid on Magajin Wando village, according to a press release from the state’s Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs. The attack, which occurred between 11 p.m. and midnight on Friday, was repelled by the local Community Watch Corps […]

‘In obedience to doctor’s advice, I won’t be able to meet up with all my scheduled engagements within and outside the country this weekend’

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the North East Joint Task Force ‘Operation Hadin Kai ‘ with support from the Air Component have crushed scores of Boko Haram terrorists who invaded Darajamal community of Bama Local Government Area of Borno state. Sources revealed that before crushing the terrorists, dozens of innocent civilians were killed during […]

Team Delta, placed second with a total of 114 medals, including 37 gold, 38 silver, and 39 bronze medals

Operatives of the police command in Edo have rescued 16 of the 29 passengers abducted on Friday evening along Benin-Auchi road by suspected kidnappers. CSP Moses Yamu, spokesperson of the command confirmed this on Saturday in Benin while reacting to the incident. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the gunmen attacked an 18-seater […]

The trio of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon will lead the line as Nigeria continues to chase qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday against Rwanda.

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has in concert with ground troops, killed more than 30 terrorists in a decisive joint operation in Borno. This is contained in a statement by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Saturday in Abuja. Ejodame said the operation, conducted […]

Otedola praised the couple’s love and entrepreneurial spirit, describing their marriage as “made in heaven.”

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has paid glowing tributes to eight of its personnel killed on Friday night during an ambush by armed kidnappers in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident, which occurred on September 5, 2025, targeted NSCDC operatives attached to BUA […]

By Bashir Bello, KANO The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has expelled the member representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency, at the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa over alleged anti-party activities and failure to meet his financial obligations to the party. Chairman of the party, Hashim Dungurawa, announced this while addressing newsmen […]

Nigeria has become the top source of asylum seekers in Ireland, according to new figures released by the country’s Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.

Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Saturday vowed to keep the people of the state safe by deploying the needed Infrastructure to curb impending flooding and erosion threats. Ododo gave the assurance in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Femi Fanwo, in Lokoja. The governor said that the deployed […]

…New Edo Line passengers, others kidnapped By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – TRAGEDY struck late Saturday as eight personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and an unidentified civilian were reportedly shot dead by suspected kidnappers who were said to have gone away with a Chinese expatriate working at the BUA Cement […]

The Cross River State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has elected Lady Beatrice Akonjom as its new chairman.

Postal traffic to the United States plunged more than 80 percent following Washington’s imposition of new tariffs, with 88 operators worldwide fully or partially suspending services, the Universal Postal Union said Saturday.