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Four suspected bandits have been arrested within the vicinity of Akure Airport following a coordinated security operation involving aviation and local security agencies. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria said the suspects were apprehended on Saturday after a distress alert reported suspicious individuals behind the airport’s perimeter towards the Eleyeowo community. Security personnel drawn from […]
Zahraddeen Abubakar, former Chairman of Gwaram Local Government in Jigawa State, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing a departure from the party’s founding principles since its formation in 2013. Mr Abubakar, a close ally of former Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru, served as council chairperson during Badaru’s second term as Governor of […]
Abu Muhammad, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), has reportedly died from gunshot wounds sustained during a failed attack on Nigerian Army troops in Banki, Borno State. Security sources said the insurgent leader, who oversaw activities within the Bulagaida cluster covering Dikwa, Bama, and Mafa Local Government Areas, was among […]
Muhammadu Sanusi II has said that his four-year absence from Kano following his dethronement as emir spared him potential humiliation and gave him the opportunity to further his academic studies. Speaking at the Fola Adeola Annual Ramadan Lecture, Sanusi used his personal experiences to highlight resilience during challenging times, stressing that circumstances, not individuals, ultimately […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned airline operator, Air Peace to an urgent meeting scheduled for Monday following a series of flight disruptions and complaints from passengers. In a statement, the regulator said the action was prompted by reports from passengers on a Heathrow–Abuja flight who were allegedly diverted through Gatwick–Lagos–Abuja and subsequently […]
Pope Leo XIV has called for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Middle East, urging all parties involved to return to dialogue and seek peaceful resolution. In a post on X on Sunday, the pontiff made a passionate appeal for a ceasefire, saying: “On behalf of the Christians of the #MiddleEast, and of all […]
Representatives of Nigerian music star, Tiwa Savage, in collaboration with The Delborough Lagos and Fola PR, have apologised to journalists over the alleged poor treatment of members of the press during the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation held on March 9, 2026. The apology was delivered during a meeting arranged by Nigerian media […]
Several teams recorded important victories across the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday fixtures, with Enyimba FC, Remo Stars, and Shooting Stars among the sides securing all three points. At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Bendel Insurance edged Kun Khalifat FC 2-1. Akpan opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Solomon doubled the lead […]
A dramatic weekend in the Premier League saw important wins for Arsenal and Manchester United, while Manchester City dropped more points in the title race and Tottenham Hotspur rescued a late draw at Liverpool. At the Turf Moor, Burnley and AFC Bournemouth played out a 0-0 draw, with both sides striking the woodwork in […]
