September 05, 2022
Nigeria: Terrorists, Bandits Will Never Again Hold Sway in Nigeria - Federal Govt
The federal government has assured Nigerians that terrorists and bandits and their cohorts will never again hold sway in Nigeria. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Nigeria: Multiple Airstrikes Eliminate 49 Terrorists in 3 Camps
No fewer than 49 terrorists of the Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād otherwise known as Boko Haram, were killed when two Super Tukano jets bombed three hideouts in… Read more »
August 31, 2022
Nigeria: AI Report - Department of State Services Denies Abducting Citizens
The Department of State Services (DSS) said contrary to media report and report by the Amnesty International (AI), that it has been abducting innocent citizens, the Service is not… Read more »
Nigeria: I Won't Interfere in 2023 Elections, Buhari Assures Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the governing party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), will continue to bequeath strong political… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Nigeria: Churches, Mosques, Others Involved in Crude Oil Theft, Vandalism - Kyari
The Group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has revealed that churches, mosques, security agencies as well as… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Court Stops Buhari, NBC From Shutting Down 53 Broadcast Stations
The Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, on Monday, stopped President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from planned revocation of the licenses of 53… Read more »
August 28, 2022
Nigeria: DSS Releases Nnamdi Kanu's Foster Mother, 'Mama Biafra', From Detention
The Department of State Security (DSS) has released Ukamaka Ejezie, the foster mother of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Read more »
August 26, 2022
Nigeria: Jailed Activist, Inibehe Effiong, 18 Others Regain Freedom From Akwa Ibom Prison
After completing his one-month jail term slammed on him by the Chief Judge (CJ) of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot, for alleged contempt of court, lawyer and human rights… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Nigeria: Suspense as Commission's Deadline to 53 Broadcast Stations Expires
Uncertainty has enveloped the Nigerian media space following the expiration of the deadline issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to revoke and shut down 53… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Nigeria: We Remain Committed to Tackling Substance Abuse Among Youths - Presidency
The Federal Government has said it was taking practical steps to addressing the problem of drug and substance abuse, particularly among vulnerable young people using the… Read more »
August 16, 2022
Nigeria: 6 Passengers Kidnapped, Police Rescue 4, Recover Ammunition in Kwara
Six passegers of a commercial bus were on Monday kidnapped along Obbo-Ile/Osi Road in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State by unknown gunmen. Read more »
August 13, 2022
Nigeria: Just-in - Troops Kill Scores of Militants in Kaduna
The Kaduna State government has disclosed that security forces recorded a major success in the ongoing Operation Forest Sanity against terrorists in the State, as scores of bandits… Read more »
August 12, 2022
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts N308m Canabis, Hands Over Suspects to NDLEA
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS), on Thursday, handed over a total of 3,851kg of Indian Hemp known as Cannabis Sativa worth N308million… Read more »
Nigeria: UN, NASS, NDLEA Seek Homegrown Solution to Drugs Abuse
United Nations (UN), the National Assembly and the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have solicited for homegrown measures to curb drug abuse. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Creating Parallel Government in Kaduna - El-Rufai
Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has revealed the extent of terrorists' entrenchment in his state, saying they have managed to set up their own government structures and are… Read more »
August 11, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Won't Interfere in Ekweremadu's Trial in UK, Says Malami
Nigeria's Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has explained reasons why the federal government won't interfere in a former Deputy President… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Arrests 2 More Suspects Behind Ondo Church Massacre
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that a combined team of military and DSS operatives have arrested two more Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists behind the… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Kills Terrorist Kingpin, Shanono, 17 Others in Kaduna
A terrorist kingpin, Alhaji Shanono, and 17 of his fighters have met their end after Nigeria Air Force (NAF) bombed their location in Kaduna State on Tuesday. Read more »
August 08, 2022
Nigeria: Regulator Rejects Buhari's Approval of Seplat/Exxonmobil Acquisition Deal
The Upstream regulator, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari's approval of Seplat's purchase of ExxonMobil's asset. Read more »
August 09, 2022
Nigeria: Army Arrests 7 Boko Haram Logistics Suppliers, Kidnappers, Rescues Victims
Troops of 195 Battalion of Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested seven Boko Haram logistics suppliers and kidnappers on the outskirts of Maidugiri, the Borno State capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina to Train Additional 600 Vigilante On Weapon Handling
The Katsina State Government said it will train additional 600 members of the vigilante group in arms handling to complement the effort of security operatives, in curbing the… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Begin 'Operation Velvet' in Yobe
Yobe State police command have embarked on the 'Operation Velvet' for the ban of the use of unauthorized tint on car glasses, cover of plate numbers and use of Police spy plate… Read more »
Nigeria: Women Group Hails Ortom for Establishing Benue Guards
A group under the aegis of Northern Christian Women Coalition has hailed Governor Samuel Ortom on the establishment of Benue State Community Volunteer Guards (BSCVG) to combat… Read more »
Nigeria: Only Justice, Accountable Leadership Can Save Nigeria, Says Gumi
Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi yesterday attended an international symposium on peace-building in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, where he said for Nigeria to have… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Saduki of Lafiagi in Kwara
Suspected gunmen have killed the Saduki of Lafiagi, Alhaji Muhammed Kudu. Read more »