Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has firmly refuted claims linking him to any alliance with opposition political parties. The former top government official, who once served as the deputy national chairman of the now-defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), said he had no discussions or involvement with individuals working towards […]
Authorities in Mali have detained dozens of soldiers accused of planning to overthrow the ruling junta, security and political sources told AFP on Sunday. The arrests, which began three days earlier, were linked to what officials described as an attempt to “destabilise the institutions.” A Malian security source confirmed that at least 20 soldiers were […]
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has emphasised that Nigeria’s progress depends on its ability to maintain national security. During an operational assessment visit to Kebbi State, Abubakar reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to protecting lives and property across the country. “Nigeria must be secure for development to thrive. Protecting […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed a notorious terrorist commander, Amirul Fiya, also known as Abu Nazir, and several of his fighters during a foiled attack in Balge Local Government Area of Borno State. Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt Col Appolonia Anele, said in a statement on Sunday that the operation on […]
The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has strongly criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over what it described as an unlawful invasion of its premises in the early hours of Sunday. According to the OOPL, the operation — which took place around 2 a.m. — disrupted a private gathering at […]
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has stepped up efforts to locate Dorcas Oseghale, a 300-level student of Chemistry, who has been missing for four days. Dorcas, with matriculation number CHM/2021/165, was last seen on Thursday, August 7, after telling a friend she was going to buy food at the Students’ Village along […]
The Remi Tinubu Support Organisation (RETSO) has appointed prominent lawyer and political strategist, Yakubu Abdullahi Hussaini Ruba (SAN), as a National Trustee, entrusting him with the responsibility of spearheading grassroots enlightenment for First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s flagship Renewed Hope Initiative across Jigawa State and beyond. The First Lady’s initiative, which has so far disbursed […]
Crystal Palace stunned Premier League champions, Liverpool to lift the Community Shield for the first time in their history, winning 3–2 on penalties after a dramatic 2–2 draw at Wembley. Liverpool’s high-profile summer signings made an immediate impact, with Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong each finding the net. But Palace twice fought back, with Jean-Philippe […]
A former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Jude Idimo hbogu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), currently in detention. Kanu, who was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2021 and extradited to Nigeria, has been in custody facing trial. […]
