Category: News

A group of youths in Delta State has called on former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to contest the Delta North Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election, saying his experience and leadership qualities make him the right candidate to represent the district. The group said Okowa’s track record in public service, especially his years as governor […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully thwarted a coordinated drone attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, dealing a significant blow to the group’s operational capacity. According to military sources, the attempted attack was detected early, allowing soldiers to respond swiftly and neutralize the threat before any damage could be done. During the […]

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has commended the Kano State Police Command for the swift arrest of three suspects linked to the brutal killing of a family in Kano State. The lawmaker described the incident as heartbreaking and deeply disturbing, noting that the gruesome murder shocked residents of the state and the nation at […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded a major success in its ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Borno State, killing more than 40 terrorists during coordinated airstrikes. According to military sources, the strikes were carried out on terrorist hideouts in Azir and Musarram, areas known to be used by insurgents as staging grounds for attacks. Intelligence […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Lekan Jimoh, a notorious drug kingpin who had been on the run for over a decade. Jimoh was declared wanted in connection with the killing of three NDLEA officers during an operation 12 years ago. According to the agency, he allegedly masterminded the attack that led […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Wukari–Ikyior Road in Taraba State, rescuing two victims. According to security sources, the soldiers were on routine patrol when they encountered suspected kidnappers attempting to abduct the victims. Upon sighting the troops, the criminals abandoned their captives and fled into the surrounding […]

In a major boost to peace and security efforts, no fewer than 80 militants have surrendered a large cache of weapons in Cross River State after embracing the state government’s amnesty programme. The militants, who reportedly operated across parts of the state, laid down assorted arms and ammunition as part of ongoing efforts to end […]

According to local sources, the assailants invaded the community in the early hours, opening fire on residents working on their farms. Two farmers were killed during the attack, while several others sustained injuries and escaped into nearby bushes for safety. The renewed violence has triggered mass displacement, with entire communities now deserted as residents abandon […]

An American family has revealed how a new U.S. visa policy introduced under former President Donald Trump left them stuck in Nigeria and unable to return home with their adopted child. The family had completed the legal adoption process and were preparing to travel back to the United States when the policy change suddenly suspended […]

A disturbing video circulating on social media has sparked outrage after it showed police officers in Bayelsa State brutally assaulting a tricycle (Keke) operator. In the footage, the officers—reportedly attached to a local police unit—are seen attacking the helpless rider with their rifles, beating him repeatedly while he pleads for mercy. The incident allegedly occurred […]