Police rescue abducted Abia farmers, suspects flee
By Steve Oko The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of two farmers abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Ohuhu community, Umuahia North Local Government Area, following a swift joint operation involving police operatives, local vigilantes, forest guards and community youths. The rescue operation followed rising tension in the agrarian area, where residents […]
Labour Party fields 1,211 candidates for 2027 elections
The Labour Party (LP) has ratified a total of 1,211 candidates to contest various executive and legislative positions across the country in the 2027 general elections.
High-profile ISWAP commanders surrender as troops sustain pressure in N/East operations
Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Haruna Sani said: “Troops of OPHK have recorded another significant success in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign following the surrender of two high-profile Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders to troops on 8 June 2026.
Buhari, not Tinubu, is highest borrower – Report
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefAs the debate over frequent borrowings by the current administration rages, Think Business Africa, a policy and communications group, has described Late President Muhammadu Buhari, not Bola Tinubu as the largest borrower, since the current democratic era from 1999 to date. The Tinubu administration has been criticised for its continuous […]
Trump vows to take Iran oil terminals, launch new strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed “very hard” strikes on Iran Thursday and promised to take the country’s key oil infrastructure, in what would be a major escalation in the war with the Islamic republic.
UEFA appoints Somali referee for Super Cup after World Cup snub
“Omar Artan is an excellent young but already experienced referee, who has proven himself at the highest competition level of the Confederation of African Football,” Čeferin said.
