Kwara Deploys Forest Guards as Kidnappings, Bandit Attacks Spread Across Rural Communities
The Kwara State Government has deployed forest guards to vulnerable rural communities as kidnappings and bandit attacks continue to spread across forested and border areas of the state. The deployment, carried out under the state’s security reinforcement strategy, is aimed at strengthening surveillance of forests and ungoverned spaces often used by criminal elements as hideouts […]
Tinubu: As a Prayerful and Religious Nation, We Will Overcome Insecurity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome its security challenges, assuring citizens that ongoing reforms in the nation’s security architecture will soon deliver tangible results and restore public confidence. The President gave the assurance on Friday while receiving a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its […]
Troops Neutralise 438 Terrorists in North-East Within Seven Months
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have recorded significant operational successes, neutralising 438 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists over the past seven months. The Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, disclosed this in Maiduguri during the 2025 Christmas Luncheon organised for troops of […]
FG Graduates Over 7,000 Forest Guards, Begins Immediate Nationwide Deployment
The Federal Government has graduated more than 7,000 Forest Guards drawn from seven frontline states, with immediate deployment to forested and hard-to-reach areas across the country to combat terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. The graduation followed the successful completion of a three-month intensive training programme under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative, launched in May 2025 […]
Benue Monarch Calls for Cultural Revival, Warns Against Identity Erosion Among Idoma People
The Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty Agabaidu Elaigwu Odogbo, has raised concerns over what he described as a growing sense of cultural shame and identity avoidance among the Idoma people, urging a deliberate and collective effort to revive and preserve the nation’s language, values and traditions. The monarch made the call while delivering an address […]
Ivory Coast President Seeks Parliamentary Majority as Elections Witness Scuffles
Ivory Coast went to the polls on Saturday to elect members of its National Assembly, with President Alassane Ouattara seeking to consolidate power by securing a parliamentary majority for his ruling party, barely two months after winning a controversial presidential election that extended his rule to 14 years. The legislative elections were held amid tight […]
Police Recover Firearm After Suspect Flees Public Event in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has recovered a cut-to-size single-barrelled firearm from a fleeing male suspect at a public gathering in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of the state. The recovery was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday in Enugu by the command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe. He disclosed that the incident occurred […]
Ronaldo Reaches 956 Career Goals as Al Nassr Cruise to 3–0 Victory Over Al Akhdoud
Cristiano Ronaldo continued his remarkable goalscoring journey with a decisive brace as Al Nassr defeated Al Akhdoud 3–0 in the Saudi Pro League, pushing his career tally to an extraordinary 956 goals and further cementing his legacy as one of football’s greatest finishers. The Portuguese star opened the scoring midway through the first half […]
Arsenal Fans Hopeful as Gabriel Magalhães Travels with Squad Ahead of Brighton Clash
Arsenal supporters have been given reason for optimism ahead of their Premier League encounter with Brighton & Hove Albion as defender Gabriel Magalhães has reportedly traveled with the squad for the match. The Brazilian centre-back has been sidelined since November due to a hamstring injury sustained while on international duty, forcing Arsenal to adapt […]
Iconic Nigerian Brand Mama Cass Returns, Reviving Legacy of Home-Cooked Meals and Traditional Flavours.
Iconic Nigerian food brand Mama Cass has announced its return to the country’s quick-service restaurant landscape, marking a new chapter for the company that has been associated with homestyle meals and traditional Nigerian dishes since its founding in 1983. The brand, which began operations on Allen Avenue in Ikeja and grew into one of […]