Blackouts: Nigeria spending N22tr annually fueling generators – Economist
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Constant blackouts and inadequate grid supply are costing Nigeria approximately ten per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually, according to an economic brief released by a financial expert, Martins Itua. Mr Itua, the Director of Arthur Group, stated that the immense financial burden of self-generated electricity has become the […]
2027: Atiku knocks Babachir over ethnic profiling, describes him as tribal bigot
Atiku also cited his facilitation of scholarships for some of the released Chibok schoolgirls at the American University of Nigeria as evidence of his commitment to action over rhetoric, saying several of the beneficiaries had since graduated and rebuilt their lives.
Plane carrying Iran team lands in Mexico; uncertainty grows over US entry permits
A plane carrying Iran’s World Cup football squad landed early Sunday in the Mexican border city of Tijuana, AFP journalists witnessed, after the United States kicked off a bitter diplomatic row over visas.
Ooni urges traditional rulers to strengthen role in tackling insecurity
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on traditional rulers across Yorubaland to strengthen collaboration among themselves and support ongoing efforts to address insecurity in their communities. The monarch made the call during the grand finale of the 2026 Ifa Festival, expressing concern over security challenges in […]
10 most expensive national teams at 2026 World Cup
Squad values heading into the World Cup underline the growing financial power of international football, with elite talent spread across Europe’s biggest leagues and beyond.
Three FRSC personnel reportedly killed in Kebbi attack
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — Three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were reportedly killed in an attack along the Tsamiya–Illo road in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State at the weekend. The deceased were identified as DCRMA Umar Aliyu, SRMA Ezra Manu Gona and RMA I Mansur Ibrahim […]
Troops foil kidnapping attempts, rescue victims in Plateau, Kaduna
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled multiple kidnapping attempts and rescued several victims during coordinated operations across Plateau and Kaduna states in the past 48 hours.
Soldiers arrest 14 suspected impersonators in Abuja
Soldiers of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, have arrested 14 individuals suspected of impersonating officials of the Nigeria Forest Guard while allegedly carrying out unauthorised arrests in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
How OPHK Troops rescue 360 Ngoshe captives in Borno
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK) have revealed the modus operandi it used in rescuing 360 people, mostly women and children that were abducted by suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during invasion on Ngoshe community of Gwoza local government area of Borno state were […]
UNN dismisses terror attack rumour, bans use of motorcycles on campus
…block some entry points By Alumona UkwuezeNSUKKA —-The Management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, on Sunday, assured staff, students and visitors of their safety following the circulation of a social media post alleging an impending terrorist attack and mass abduction on the Nsukka campus. In a statement issued by the Acting Public Relations […]
Insecurity: South-West CAN demands state of emergency, backs state police
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 […]
