Christian elders from Borno and Adamawa states have called on the Federal Government to urgently deploy forest guards to Sambisa Forest, saying the move is necessary to dislodge terrorists and restore security in the North-East.

“ADC and the four other parties performed poorly in 2023 elections, and by-elections conducted by INEC; they failed to win seats across key tiers of government”

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has spent his glittering career redefining the standards of modern goalkeeping.

The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Amichi, has called for urgent change of leadership in Nigeria, warning that any government unable to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens has “lost purpose, legality, usefulness, and continuity.”

By Steve Oko The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticised Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, over his opposition to former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, regarding calls for the release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued on Monday, IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, accused the governor of taking a position that contradicted […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected informant linked to kidnapping gangs, along with four other suspects, as part of ongoing operations targeting criminal networks involved in kidnapping and banditry across the territory. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed that the arrests followed a recent anti-kidnapping and […]

…a response to an unsigned commentary on Nigeria’s capital inflows By Tanimu Yakubu The unsigned commentary under review presents itself as a forensic examination of Nigeria’s recent capital-importation figures. Its central thesis is that because a substantial proportion of recent inflows entered Treasury bills and other money-market instruments rather than factories and industrial enterprises, the inflows should […]

The South African Consulate General in Lagos has reassured Nigerian travellers, investors and tourism stakeholders that South Africa remains a safe and welcoming destination, following reports of cancelled or revised travel bookings linked to recent protests and alleged incidents involving foreign nationals in some parts of the country.

A 43-year-old pilgrim from Niger, Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim, has been confirmed dead in Makkah after performing the Hajj rites.

Tunisia have sacked manager Sabri Lamouchi after just one game at the World Cup.

Tension has continued to mount in Amoka Village, Nru Nsukka, in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, following the alleged killing of a 19-year-old resident, Chiadikaobi Asadu.

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced, invalid or missing registration number plates as part of efforts to enhance security and curb criminal activities across the state. The operation, which began on Monday, follows a directive from the Inspector-General […]

“The message is clear, direct and straightforward. It is that the present administration is not taking the issue of terrorism with levity.

By Favour Ulebor & Agency Report The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, with both sides expected to formally sign a peace deal in Switzerland on Friday. The proposed agreement includes the cessation of military operations, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting […]

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has launched the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR), saying financial systems must continue to evolve to meet changing economic realities. The NOFR is a daily benchmark interest rate introduced by the CBN in collaboration with the Financial Markets […]