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Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected kidnappers during a follow-up clearance operation in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, recovering two AK-47 rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition. The operation, conducted by troops of 12 Composite Brigade, 5 Division, on November 3, followed an earlier raid on a […]

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, says it has arrested 301 suspects and secured 27 convictions for various criminal offences in the state between August and October 2026. The State Commander of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this on Tuesday at the Corps’ headquarters in Akure during the launch of a 24-hour […]

The Department of State Services has released four men detained since May 2022 over alleged membership of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Security sources say DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi ordered their release after an investigation cleared them of the allegation. The sources say he also approved an initial twenty million naira in […]

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Richard Pheelangwah, has resumed duty following the lifting of his suspension and subsequent reinstatement by the Federal Government. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Defence, Leah Katung-Babatunde, Pheelangwah was received by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The discovery followed an intelligence-led operation carried out by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Commission. The facility was found deserted when EFCC operatives stormed the premises. […]

Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has urged Governor Hope Uzodimma and his aides to stop attacking judges over the Federal High Court judgment affirming him as the APC candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 elections. Speaking at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Okorocha advised Uzodimma to pursue his appeal up […]

The National Assembly has confirmed receiving 28 state houses of assembly reports on 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, seeking to provide for the establishment of State Police Services and related matters. The Bill was transmitted by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana to the 36 State Houses of Assembly on 16 September 2026 […]

The African Democratic Congress, ADC’s presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his vice Rotimi Amaechi have arrived Sokoto for Wednesday’s campaign kickoff. The ADC’s team landed the seat of the caliphate after its presidential candidate at a media briefing in Abuja, vowed to proceed with his planned campaign rally in Sokoto State, describing the alleged plot […]

The Office of the National Security Adviser says Nigeria has secured 791 additional terrorism convictions, including a death sentence for Boko Haram member Suleiman Abu over deadly attacks on military facilities and civilians. The National Counter Terrorism Centre announced the results in Abuja following the conclusion of the eleventh phase of trials, bringing total convictions […]

As part of its efforts to tackle the increasing rise in insecurity, crimes and criminality, the Niger Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps began the enforcement of Operation GUDUMA Phase II in compliance with the directive of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Muhammed. The 5-day enforcement is part of the Corps’ renewed commitment to […]

A major crisis that may affect President Tinubu’s chances of winning the Presidential election in Osun State has hit the All Progressives Congress following the creation of a parallel Presidential campaign structure to challenge the legitimate body led by Governor Ademola Adeleke. A statement issued on Tuesday by some members of the state working committee […]

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has debunked reports on social media alleging that the Otuogori bridge in ogbia local government area in bayesa state, constructed by NDDC has collapsed. The NDDC Director, Bayelsa State Office, Godknows Alamieyeseigha, while speaking with journalists at the site of the 600-metre Otuogori-Otuegwe bridge, said the report is misleading […]

The Zamfara State Government has officially confirmed Dengue fever as the disease responsible for the outbreak in Shinkafi, Moriki, and neighbouring communities, following laboratory investigations that recorded 366 suspected cases and 46 deaths. Thirty cases were confirmed through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests conducted at the Molecular Laboratory of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, […]

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned that failure to prosecute electoral offenders poses a serious threat to credible elections in Nigeria, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, SAN, said the continued impunity enjoyed by perpetrators of electoral offences could further undermine the country’s electoral process. Ojukwu […]

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume has declared that Nigeria views the Caribbean as family, not just a market, as both regions move to build a new bi-directional corridor for healthcare manufacturing, trade, and skills transfer across the Atlantic. Akume stated this in Antigua during a Fireside Chat at the Commonwealth […]

The global perception of Nigeria as one of the most corrupt countries in the world remains a major concern to anti-corruption agencies especially with Nigeria ranked 142 out of 182 countries in the Transparency International’s Perceptions Index. The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is taking steps to change the narative by […]

With Nigeria’s 2027 general elections just months away, a major political battle is brewing in Benue State, following heavy allegations of financial misconduct against Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration. ​The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is demanding a full public accounting over a reported ₦200 billion financial scandal, alleging that senior government officials are currently undergoing […]

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri says whoever succeeds him as governor must be chosen by God, declaring his readiness to work with whoever God ordains for the state. Governor Diri made this known at the fifteenth Bayelsa Annual Thanksgiving Service held at the State Ecumenical Centre, Igbogene, on Monday The atmosphere was one of gratitude […]

A five-member State Primary Health Care Board as well as 23 replacement across various ministries, departments and government agencies have been approved by the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia. The newly constituted Benue State Primary Health Care Board is chaired by Dr. Tolough Godfrey, with Dr. Kadev Kenneth Kelvin as Executive Secretary. Other members include […]

The United States and Nigeria have Intensified their partnership to tackle sextortion, romance scams and other forms of financially motivated cybercrime. This followed a visit to Abuja by the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Michael Gonzales, to advance shared U.S.-Nigeria security priorities. The visit coincided with […]