Anambra APC crisis deepens, as new chairman takes over secretariat
By Vincent Ujumadu The leadership crisis rocking the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took a fresh twist on Sunday with an executive led by Chief Ifeanyi Osegbo took over the party’s state secretariat to assume control of the party structure. This came as the embattled executive led by Senator Emma Anosike […]
Father of five killed in Akure robbery attack, suspect arrested
By Dayo Johnson AKURE — A 47-year-old refrigeration and air conditioning technician, Idris Abiodun Clement, has been killed during a robbery attack in the Shagari area of Akure, the Ondo State capital. Clement, a father of five, was reportedly shot by suspected armed robbers who invaded the neighbourhood in the early hours of the day […]
Army says progress made in rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers
By Adeola Badru The Nigerian Army says it is making significant progress in ongoing efforts to rescue the 46 pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, while reaffirming its commitment to tackling security challenges across the country. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this during an interactive session with media […]
Iroegbu brothers fuel D’Tigers’ winning run at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
The FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers are underway, with Nigeria’s D’Tigers making a strong start in their quest for a place at the 2027 tournament in Doha, Qatar. The Nigerian men’s basketball team opened the qualifying window with three consecutive victories, strengthening their hopes of securing one of Africa’s coveted spots at the global […]
NADCEL 2026: Army chief urges stronger African military cooperation against security threats
By Kingsley Omonobi PORT HARCOURT — Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger collaboration among African armies to tackle terrorism, insurgency and other transnational security threats confronting the continent. Shaibu made the call on Sunday at the Third African Land Forces Forum, held in Port Harcourt as part of […]
Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau strengthen military cooperation on regional security
By Kingsley Omonobi PORT HARCOURT — Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation to address evolving security challenges and promote peace and stability across West Africa. The commitment was made during bilateral talks between the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Armed Forces […]
