Category: News

A media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stirred widespread reactions after attributing rising insecurity in Northern Nigeria to what he described as “irresponsible parenting” and unchecked polygamy. In a statement that has since gone viral, the aide painted a grim picture of family structures in parts of the […]

The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against kidnapping and violent crimes across the state. In a recent update, the Command revealed that a total of 41 suspected kidnappers have been arrested during a series of coordinated operations carried out in different parts of Kaduna State. These operations […]

Twelve years after the tragic abduction of schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, parents of the victims have renewed their appeal to the Nigerian government and the international community to intensify efforts to rescue the remaining girls still in captivity. The mass kidnapping, which occurred on April 14, 2014, during an […]

The Nigerian Army has announced significant operational successes across various theatres of operation within the past 24 hours, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat insecurity nationwide. According to the Army, troops intercepted suspected logistics supplies believed to be meant for terrorist groups. The items, which included medical materials, were recovered during targeted operations aimed at disrupting […]

Warri – The Delta State Government has showered praises on High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, describing him as a pivotal architect of peace, security, and development in the Niger Delta as he celebrates his 55th birthday. In a goodwill message released on Sunday, April 12, 2026, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori hailed Tompolo […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially announced May 12, 2026, as the date for the inauguration of its newly elected state executives across the country. According to the party leadership, the event will mark the formal swearing-in of officials who emerged from the recently concluded state congresses. The inauguration is expected to usher in […]

In a devastating case of mistaken targeting amid ongoing counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria’s northeast, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike intended for insurgents accidentally struck Dilli Market, a busy border market between Borno and Yobe states. The incident resulted in multiple civilian casualties, including injuries to traders and locals going about their daily activities. According […]

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has accused South Africa of racial discrimination, claiming his satellite internet company Starlink is being denied an operating licence because he is not Black. In a series of posts on X, Musk argued that South Africa’s regulatory system unfairly blocks Starlink from entering the market. He specifically pointed to the […]

Troops under Operation HADIN KAI have reportedly intercepted ₦37 million suspected to be linked to terrorist activities along the Maiduguri–Gubio Road in Borno State. According to reports, the money was discovered hidden in bags inside a suspicious vehicle stopped at a military checkpoint. Five individuals were arrested during the operation, while mobile phones believed to […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially identified Tukur Mamu, Simon Ekpa, and 46 other individuals and organisations as alleged financiers of terrorism, in what authorities describe as a major step in disrupting terror funding networks across the country. According to reports, the designation followed extensive investigations into financial activities linked to extremist groups, including […]