Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed viral social media reports alleging an influx of Fulani herdsmen in Anguwan Dobi, Gwagwalada, describing the claims as misleading and unverified. In a statement issued on Saturday, the command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the police operatives were immediately deployed to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja
Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the neutralisation of two suspected kidnappers and the arrest of a suspected gang kingpin during a coordinated intelligence-led operation along the Ijebu-Ode/Ibadan Road axis of the state. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, also led to the recovery of...
No fewer than 6 suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been killed following a premature improvised explosive device (IED) detonation in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on May 16, 2026,...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised what he described as Nigeria’s growing culture of “ceremonial diplomacy,” insisting that foreign trips by government officials must translate into concrete economic benefits for citizens. In a lengthy post shared on X on Saturday, Obi compared the recent visit of...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has applauded the peaceful and orderly conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the House of Representatives across the state. The governor made the commendation on Saturday in an interview with newsmen shortly after supervising the APC primary election...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential and governorship screening exercise earlier scheduled to hold this weekend, shifting the exercise to Monday, May 18, 2026. The party disclosed this in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who said the adjustment became necessary...
Nigeria Armed Forces, in collaboration with United States forces has successfully conducted a meticulously planned and highly coordinated counterterrorism operation resulting in the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior ISIS leader and one of the world’s most active terrorists. Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, confirmed the development...
The reported killing of Abu-Bilal al-Manuki, a senior commander of the Islamic State and widely described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally, by joint United States and Nigerian forces may represent one of the most consequential counterterrorism successes recorded in the Lake Chad conflict in recent years. More than...
The Catholic Church has raised concerns over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that deepfakes, voice cloning and digital impersonation now threaten human dignity, identity and public trust. The concerns were raised on Friday during the 60th World Communications Day celebration organised by St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in...
Immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has felicitated with Governor Hyacinth Alia, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Chief Ortom whose message was signed by his Media Adviser, Dr. Terver Akase described Governor Alia’s attainment of the diamond age as a milestone worthy of gratitude to...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has assured of renewed commitment to the people and his desire to develop the state as he celebrates 60 years. Speaking during on Thursday during a symposium organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) held at the Fr. Alia Ultra-Modern Conference Hall, Benue...
Nigeria doesn’t lack policies. It lacks people who can make them stick. That’s where Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun comes in. Appointed Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, in November 2024 by President Bola Tinubu, Adedokun isn’t an outsider parachuted in for optics. He’s been in the BPP...
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the composition of committees that will oversee its forthcoming National Assembly primary elections across the country. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party disclosed that both the Primary Election Committees and the Primary Election...
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA in continuation of series of offensive operations against terrorists and bandits, have successfully neutralised several terrorists, recovered weapons and livestock across Sokoto and Katsina states Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col....
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has charged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to remain apolitical and maintain strict independence in order to function with integrity, transparency, and accountability. He also urged the Bureau to sustain its digitization process to create a system that allows public officers to declare...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially rolled out a 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan nationals, effective immediately. The move follows a direct announcement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda. It serves as a reciprocal gesture to Rwanda’s existing policy granting...
The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s call for global financial reforms that will accelerate Africa’s economic growth. In a statement signed by its Chairman Mallam Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary Chief Wale Adedayo, TDF argued that the ongoing reforms in Nigeria placed the President in the best...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Jallul Baba-Ahmed, brother of his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. In a condolence message shared on his X account on Friday, Obi described the news of Jallul Baba-Ahmed’s passing as shocking and painful,...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has received the Special Envoy for Children Affected by Armed Conflict (CAAC), Her Excellency Ambassador Jainaba Jagne, alongside an international delegation at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the protection of schools and educational institutions across Africa....
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna. The commission said...