Troops confirm multiple Boko Haram/ISWAP attacks in Borno, Yobe
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have confirmed coordinated attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on military positions in Dalwa, Goniri, Kukawa and Mainok, as well as a troops’ harbour location deep inside Sambisa Forest in Borno and Yobe states.
CAF increases prize money for club competition winners
Winners of the two Confederation of African Football (CAF) club competitions will receive substantially more prize money from this season, it was announced on Monday.
Wike demands PDP unity after Appellate Court win
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has described Monday’s Court of Appeal judgment regarding the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Ibadan convention as a victory for the rule of law, calling on party members to abandon their “egos” and prioritize reconciliation over further litigations.
2Baba celebrates 25 years on stage at ‘The Experience’ concert
By Benjamin Njoku 2Baba, the Nigerian music icon, is celebrating 25 years in the music industry with a concert titled “The Experience” on March 29, 2026, at Eko Hotel, Lagos. This milestone marks not just his career but also the growth of Afrobeats and Nigerian music globally.The concert will feature powerful performances, special guest appearances, […]
FG orders investigation after fire hits Federal Secretariat in Abuja
By Nnasom David ABUJA — The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has ordered a full investigation into a fire that affected part of the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II, in Abuja. The blaze, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, damaged the fourth floor of Block C, home […]
Court upholds ICPC powers, rejects bid to stop N350m probe
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from inviting or investigating Mr. Paul Afagase Johnson over an alleged N350 million contract-related matter.
Tinubu signs Kampala Convention into Law to protect Nigeria’s IDPs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), also known as the Kampala Convention, into law, strengthening humanitarian protection and safeguarding the rights and dignity of displaced Nigerians.
Police arrest four suspected kidnappers after N9m ransom operations in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers linked to a series of abductions across the state, recovering firearms and thwarting another planned operation.
Dangote says will prioritise domestic fuel market
Nigeria’s Dangote mega-refinery pledged on Monday to prioritise the domestic market to help prevent fuel shortages and limit the impact on prices of the war in the Middle East.
FCT Polls: Wike elevates Kwali traditional stool to first-class status
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Impressed by the outcome of the February 21 Area Council election in the nation’s capital, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced the immediate elevation of the Etsu Kwali to a first-class chieftaincy, framing the move as a reward for the community’s unwavering loyalty to the current administration. […]
CAN President: Lawlessness, disobedience driving Nigeria’s insecurity and disorder
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Dr. Daniel Okoh, has warned that lawlessness and lack of peace are at the root of Nigeria’s persistent insecurity and developmental challenges. Speaking during the Episcopal visit of Rt. Rev. Abel Oguejiofor to the Nibo District Headquarters of Christ […]
