El-Rufai Anticipates Possible Arrest Amid Rising Tensions
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai believes his arrest by security agencies is imminent. Speaking with BBC Hausa, he noted that current political actions suggest he is a primary target. El-Rufai revealed that the apprehension stems from several of his former Kaduna associates already being taken into custody. He […]
Explosion Rocks Bayelsa State Secretariat
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated early Wednesday morning at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa. The blast, which occurred around 6:00 am, caused panic among residents and workers, leading to a temporary disruption of official activities as security forces rushed to secure the area. Providing […]
Senate Urges Rapid Implementation of Defence Budget
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Nigerian Senate has demanded the immediate execution of the national defence budget, warning that funding delays weaken the fight against insecurity. This call was made during a Wednesday session where the Ministry of Defence presented its 2026 proposal. Senator Ahmed Lawan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, […]
Cubana Chief Priest Vows to Oppose Peter Obi in 2027
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Celebrity socialite Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, has declared he will not support Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential bid. This marks a major shift for the “celebrity barman,” who was a visible supporter of the Labour Party candidate during the 2023 election cycle. The announcement came during a […]
Kwara Arrests Suspected Bandit Disguised as Beggar
By Momodu Favour Security operatives in Kwara State have arrested a suspected bandit who allegedly disguised himself as a beggar to infiltrate communities, amid fresh intelligence reports warning that terrorists are adopting new tactics, including posing as mentally unstable persons, to gain access to unsuspecting settlements. Sources within the local security network disclosed that […]
NUJ FCT Council, Centre LSD Seal Partnership to Strengthen Journalists’ Leadership Capacity
By Momodu Favour The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has initiated a strategic partnership with the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) aimed at enhancing the professional competence, leadership capacity and strategic thinking of its members. The collaboration was formalised on Tuesday during a courtesy visit […]
Peace Accords Signed to Halt Farmer-Herder Violence in Plateau
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Farmers and herders in Bokkos and Riyom, Plateau State, have signed 25 peace pacts to end years of deadly conflict. These agreements aim to stop the recurring violence and property destruction that have long plagued these rural communities. The reconciliation effort involved residents from Sha, Bum, and Sopp, focusing […]
Nigerian Soldiers Dismantle Terrorist Hideout in Kogi Raid
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Troops of the 12 Brigade, under “Operation IGBO IDANU I,” successfully cleared a major terrorist camp in Kogi State. Led by Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi, the mission targeted a notorious network linked to extremist leaders Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu. Soldiers navigated dense forests and marshy terrains, advancing on […]