The Department of State Services has arraigned seven suspected commanders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in a fresh push against violent separatist activities and other terrorism-related offences across the country. The suspects, linked by investigators to the faction of Finland-based Simon Ekpa, were brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has listed key conditions that must be fulfilled by the Federal Government before it will consider suspending its ongoing nationwide strike. Speaking on an interview breakfast on Thursday, NARD President Dr. Mohammed Suleiman said the government must demonstrate genuine commitment by fully implementing all items previously agreed […]
The Federal Government on Thursday urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to impose the death penalty on detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, moments after he was convicted on all seven terrorism counts. Lead government counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, argued that Kanu’s alleged incitement resulted in the killing of security […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly condemned the violent attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the incident as a tragic reflection of Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. The assault, which occurred during a prayer service, reportedly left several worshippers dead while an unspecified number […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday executed a coordinated airstrike on a major insurgent hideout inside the Sambisa Forest, demolishing fortified structures and neutralising numerous fighters linked to Boko Haram splinter cells, according to military sources. The operation was launched after weeks of surveillance identified a cluster of camps used for planning raids, […]
A devastating crash involving an 18-seater vehicle carrying prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from the Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo, has left at least 16 of the graduates dead and two others fighting for their lives. The students had been travelling north to take part in the compulsory orientation in Gombe […]
The Rivers State Government has announced plans to enrol its staff in the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), aiming to provide medical care and rehabilitation for workers injured on the job. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Benibo Anabraba, disclosed this on Thursday during a courtesy […]
A senior Nigerian security delegation, led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, held a high-level meeting with U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore on Wednesday, focusing on counterterrorism cooperation and addressing escalating violence against Christians in Nigeria. The delegation included top officials such as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu, Inspector General of […]
Nigeria has moved up three places to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, a rebound boosted by the Super Eagles’ recent results despite missing out on the 2026 World Cup. The new table, released on Wednesday, reflects 149 international fixtures played since the previous update. Nigeria now sits on 1,502.46 points, placing the […]
The Nigerian Army has dismissed four personnel deployed in counter-insurgency operations in the North-East following an alleged breach of a long-standing operational directive. The action, which took effect on Monday, November 17, 2025, has drawn significant attention due to the lack of clarity surrounding the exact offence committed. The soldiers identified as Mukaila […]
