*Kidnap plot on another set of students foiled Notorious bandit kingpin, Ibrahim Bastuji and his fighters were on Wednesday ambushed by Nigerian security forces as they made to attack a school and residents of Iluke Bunu, Kabba Local Government Area of Kogi State. The bandits’ leader, Bastuji, was believed...
PAUL ADAJI
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday vowed to intensify Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, declaring that his administration would show “no mercy” to those responsible for violence across the country. Speaking in his Democracy Day address, the President said security remains central to the survival of Nigeria’s...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared that while the heroes of the June 12 struggle secured democracy for Nigeria, the responsibility of the current generation is to deliver economic prosperity to citizens. In his Democracy Day address to the nation, Tinubu said the country’s democratic journey must now...
Women serving in uniformed organisations across Nigeria are facing increasing pressure to balance official responsibilities with domestic obligations, a challenge experts say requires stronger institutional support, improved family partnerships and greater attention to emotional wellbeing. The concern was raised on Wednesday in Jos during a career development workshop organised...
The National Association of Political Correspondents (NAPOC) on Thursday held its 2nd Annual Lecture Series in Abuja, bringing together key stakeholders in Nigeria’s democratic process to deliberate on the theme: “The Media, INEC, Security Agencies and the Integrity of the 2027 General Elections.” The event took place at the...
NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of food security, arguing that Nigeria’s hunger crisis has deepened despite President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on food security nearly three years ago. In a statement shared on his X account, Obi questioned the...
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of...
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s programmes and policies are mostly in favour of Nigerian youths because he summons modern ideas to solve the problems of the 21st century. According to him, the Tinubu administration will continue to support Nigerian youths based...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated scores of terrorists and destroyed a major terrorist hideout during a precision air operation in the Lake Chad region. The operation was carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai in the early hours of June 10, 2026, targeting terrorist positions...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) through the Industry Wide Security Architecture (IWSA) and Nigerian Pipelines & Storage Company (NPSC) in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Special Prosecution Team (SPT), the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, the Nigerian Army and other...
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested four suspected members of a fraud syndicate and recovered 1,600 counterfeit United States dollar bills in a major operation targeting criminal networks across the state. The arrests were made by officers attached to the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit following intelligence reports...
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced that the Bama Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, the largest camp in the state outside Maiduguri, will be closed within the next one month. Governor Zulum stated this on Thursday in an interview with journalists after an assessment visit to the...
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has criticised Afrobeats star Davido for using an international platform to draw attention to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, arguing that publicising such incidents could strengthen terrorist groups rather than pressure them. In a lengthy...
Arsenal’s dramatic 2-3 defeat to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium has been voted the Premier League’s best match of the 2025/26 season by fans. The Premier League announced the result on its official X account on Thursday after supporters cast their votes for the standout game of the...
Operation HADIN KAI has recorded another significant success in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign following the surrender of two high-profile Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders to troops on 8 June 2026. The surrendered terrorists, identified as Ismail Mohammed and Abu Umar, are currently in military custody and undergoing...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration will not rest until the dividends of democracy are equitably distributed across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its satellite towns and the entire country. He promised a balanced infrastructural and socio-economic development across both the city center and the suburbs...
Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. June 12 remains a significant day in Nigeria’s history in...
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday sentenced each of the five persons arrested on May 31, 2026, by the Department of State Services (DSS) for being accomplices in the 21 November 2025 attack on St. Joseph Catholic Church school, Papiri, Niger...
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has awarded research grants worth N7.5 billion to 174 research teams across Nigerian tertiary institutions under the 2025 National Research Fund (NRF) Grant Cycle, following what it described as a rigorous and highly competitive selection process. Announcing the outcome of the grant cycle at...
House of Representatives has approved the constitutional amendment bill seeking the creation of state police across Nigeria. The proposal received overwhelming support from lawmakers during voting on the floor of the House, with 289 members backing the bill, while only four voted against it. Voting was conducted through a...