Says attacks threatening national peace By Dayo Johnson Akure  The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN,  in the South-West has asked the Federal Government to immediately declare a state of emergency on security to tackle kidnappings, banditry, and violent crimes nationwide. Chairman of the association in the region, Bishop, Barnabas Tunde Akin-Akinsanya, said abductions and attacks […]

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has responded to criticisms trailing his recent social media commentary, insisting that his earlier remarks have been misunderstood and misrepresented by his critics. In a lengthy post shared on his Facebook page on Saturday titled “Kachalla 2,” Lawal said he had come under […]

The United States said it shot down a pair of Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz, the latest escalation of violence as the war reached its 100th day on Sunday with no end in sight.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has tasked traditional rulers across Yorubaland to deploy ancestral means to tackle the growing menace of bandits across the region.

Governor Zulum further urged residents of Mussa, in Askira Uba local government, to continue to keep hope alive, as the government is committed to securing the release of the schoolchildren.

Says allegations misleading, exaggerated, capable of causing panic By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau Regeneration Group (PRG) has dismissed recent comments by former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, describing Plateau State highways as unsafe. The group insisted that the state remains peaceful, secure and hospitable despite isolated security incidents recorded in some parts of […]

  Globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that 600 million annual cases of foodborne illness cause 420,000 deaths. This burden extremely affects vulnerable populations, with children under five suffering 40 per cent of the disease burden, leading to preventable deaths and severe economic strain from lost productivity and medical costs. To stimulate global action […]

World Cup fixtures could face significant disruption due to severe weather conditions, as FIFA regulations do not set a fixed cut-off point for suspending or abandoning matches.

At least one person was killed and five others wounded in multiple shooting attacks in Israel on Sunday, authorities said, with one of the perpetrators killed.

More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain.

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri  The Executive Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has on Sunday called on the Federal Government to safeguard the vital assets and heavy equipment on the premises of the Chad Basin Development Authority (CBDA). This is against the backdrop of attempts by some elements to auction off serviceable equipment […]

According to Agbese, the position of Minority Leader cannot be filled solely through the endorsement of a majority of opposition lawmakers, arguing that a caucus of legislators lacks the authority to alter or circumvent the Standing Orders of the House.

and other security forces. “The over 400 victims have been in captivity since 3rd March 2026, and I am very much happy to hear the good news of their safe release. “Let me also commend the Governor of Borno State Prof Babagana Zulum for relentless effort in rebuilding Ngoshe and support to the military and […]

MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, has said unlimited data plans are not feasible on mobile networks, arguing that no operator can sustain quality service if every customer has unrestricted access to data at a low cost.

The statement disclosed that security operatives have intensified efforts to apprehend other members of the kidnapping syndicate who fled during the operation.