UAE air defences ‘actively engaging’ Iran missiles, drones – Ministry
The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday its air defences were engaging missiles and drones coming from Iran for the second consecutive day, weeks into a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war.
2027: Wike reportedly settles for George-Kelly, Chinda as APC, PDP governorship aspirants
Two core allies of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who also belong to the Rainbow Coalition, have been tipped to run for the governorship of the state in the 2027 general elections.
Ex-IGP, Alkali, joins Yobe governorship race
Promises to wipe out insurgency, restore economy. By Henry Obetta Former Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali has declared his intention to take over the leadership of Yobe State in 2027 with a promise to smoke insurgency and heal all that ails the state by restoring the economy from the wounds of insurgency and building bridges […]
OPHK Troops arrest suspected terrorists, informant, drug peddler
…rescues kidnapped victims By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have apprehended two suspected terrorists identified as Haruna Adamu (32) and Ibrahim Adamu (20). Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects fled from Zamfara State into Yobe State. In a related operation, troops of 254 Battalion under […]
1m more midwives needed to save 4m lives yearly – UNFPA
Ms Diene Keita, the Executive Director of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), said one million more midwives were needed globally by 2035 to save more than four million lives every year. Keita said this in a statement to mark the International Day of the Midwife, emphasising the critical role of midwives in preventing avoidable maternal […]
Ballon d’Or 2026: 5 players emerged as new favourites
The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or is beginning to take shape, with familiar superstars dominating early conversations.
FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks
The Iranians open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
Boko Haram attack on Chad army base kills at least 24 – Military, local officials
Monday’s raid “left 25 dead and 46 wounded on the Chadian army side”, the army source told AFP, while the administrative official gave a toll of “24 dead and several wounded”.
Soludo submits 18 Commissioner nominees for screening
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has forwarded a list of 18 commissioner nominees to the Anambra State House of Assembly for confirmation.
2027: Umahi backs Tinubu’s re-election bid
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared that the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 is “sacrosanct,” citing what he described as the administration’s achievements across the country.
I-G orders audit of arms, ammunition nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) to immediately undertake comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition within their respective commands. Disu gave the order on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of an emergency conference with CPs in charge of state commands. He said the audit must be […]
