Troops rescue nine kidnap victims in Katsina, arrest suspected terrorist, recover 56 rustled livestock
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued nine kidnapped victims, recovered 56 rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist in separate intelligence-led operations across Katsina State. The Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the operations were part of ongoing efforts […]
Nigeria ends evacuation of nearly 1,500 citizens from South Africa
Nigeria said it has completed the evacuation of its citizens from South Africa this week, airlifting nearly 1,500 people as anti-immigrant groups piled on pressure on undocumented foreigners to leave the country.
NBC, NIGCOMSAT train digital TV installers ahead of 2028 analogue switch-off
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, has commenced the training of digital television installers in Ibadan as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s Digital Switchover, DSO, programme ahead of the December 31, 2028 analogue switch-off.
Keyamo okays third-party payment of Obi’s N25,000 airport fine
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has asked Mr Nnaemeka Ikerionwu, who volunteered to pay the N25,000 fine imposed on Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, to liaise with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on the payment process.
NBA invites DSS, ICPC to monitor national officers’ elections
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reaffirmed its resolve to proceed with its 2026 national officers’ election on Saturday.
Assets seizure: Malami appeals judgement, restates confidence in judiciary
The Office of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has noted the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, concerning the forfeiture of certain properties linked to him.
