Troops of the 63 Brigade and Sector 1 of Joint Task Force South-South (Operation Delta Safe) have arrested thirteen individuals following a series of intelligence-led operations targeting suspected hideouts of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Delta State.   The week-long operation, conducted between July […]

Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has criticized Professor Jerry Gana over recent remarks suggesting that Northern state chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had agreed to zone the party’s 2027 presidential ticket to the South.   In a strongly worded statement issued by Abdulrazaq Hamzat, the National Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM), the […]

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a strong advisory to Nigerian citizens holding United States visas, cautioning them against the misuse of their travel privileges. The warning comes amid growing concerns over visa violations that have prompted the U.S. government to adopt stricter entry policies for Nigerian nationals.   In a statement released on […]

Global human rights organization Amnesty International has sharply criticized Niger State Governor Umar Bago following the controversial shutdown of Badeggi 90.1 FM, an independent radio station based in Minna, the state capital.   The closure, ordered by the Niger State Government, has sparked outrage among civil society groups, media watchdogs, and human rights advocates. Authorities […]

The Federal Government has pledged to review its development policies and project allocations following mounting pressure from Northern leaders at a landmark summit held in Kaduna last week. The two-day conference, convened by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation at Arewa House, served as a platform for prominent Northern stakeholders to voice deep-seated concerns over […]

A 38-year-old British man has died following a hair transplant procedure at a private clinic in Istanbul, prompting an official investigation by Turkish authorities.   The man, identified as Martyn Latchman, underwent a five-hour hair transplant surgery at the Cinik clinic in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. Shortly after the procedure, he became seriously ill […]

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the promotion of its Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). The elevation, approved by the Police Service Commission, marks another significant milestone in Adejobi’s distinguished career in law enforcement and public communication.   The promotion was confirmed on Friday, […]

The Federal Government has unveiled an expansive national road and bridge infrastructure programme under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with projects valued at several trillions of naira already approved and funded across the country.   The Minister of Works disclosed this during a detailed presentation at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, where […]