Soldiers dismantle illegal arms factory, recover AK-47 rifles in Kebbi
The military said the raid was part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist logistics and stem the proliferation of illicit weapons across the North-West.
Police rescue two kidnap victims, neutralise suspected abductor in Oyo
Two persons abducted by suspected kidnappers in Gaa Alhaji, Gbonkan, via Ipapo, in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, have been rescued by a joint security team following a coordinated operation that also led to the neutralisation of one suspected kidnapper.
Lawyers urge IGP to probe alleged attack on EFCC operatives enforcing court order
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— A consortium of lawyers under the aegis of the Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (INAHURAT) has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, to investigate police officers allegedly involved in the obstruction of the enforcement of a court order. In a statement on Wednesday, the lawyers alleged that […]
Dozens dead from heavy rainfall in Ivory Coast, Ghana
Heavy rainfall has led to sometimes deadly flooding in several West African coastal countries, including the Ivory Coast, Ghana and Benin, local authorities reported on Wednesday.
World Cup: Balogun scores, sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0
The co-hosts’ first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century — and only their second ever — sets up a clash with Belgium in Seattle on Monday.
Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed actor-turned-politician and ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson. Okonkwo announced the appointment in a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday, expressing appreciation to Atiku for the confidence reposed in him. “I give God […]
