A counter-insurgency and security analyst focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, has identified two men he described as the biological brothers of notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, alleging that they have been actively involved in violent attacks across parts of Sokoto and Zamfara states. Makama made the claim in a post on social …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored 21 State House of Assembly constituencies across four states following court judgments, paving the way for residents of the affected areas to participate fully in the 2027 General Election. The commission also directed political parties to conduct primary elections in the restored constituencies between June 16 and …
Residents of Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State were thrown into mourning on Wednesday after armed bandits stormed a secondary school community, killing three persons, including a vice principal and a six-year-old child. The attack, which occurred at about 10:00 a.m., targeted Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, raising fresh concerns over …
The Federal Government has announced that the first batch of Nigerian nationals being evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks will arrive in Nigeria on Thursday morning. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, confirming that the evacuation exercise would commence with the departure of affected …
A soldier, three kidnapped civilians and a local hunter have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack by armed gunmen on a private dredging site in the Karanla community of Magbon, in the Mowe area of Ogun State. The victims were killed after gunmen ambushed security operatives responding to a distress call over an attempted …
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike has declared that major infrastructure projects scheduled for inauguration by President Bola Tinubu this week are fully completed and ready for commissioning. Speaking on Monday during an inspection tour of ongoing and completed projects across Abuja, Wike expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, saying the …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has again intercepted large consignments of opioids concealed in building materials, arrested a 75-year-old suspect in Ebonyi State, and dismantled multiple drug rings across several states. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who confirmed the operations in a statement on Sunday, noted that coordinated intelligence-led …
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, says the team is steadily building form and will continue to improve ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The African champions secured a 2–1 victory over Senegal in an international friendly played at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Friday. Asisat Oshoala and Toni Payne …
The Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) says it has facilitated ₦43.25 billion in consumer credit across the country while maintaining a zero non-performing loan record. In its latest newsletter, the corporation said the credit expansion was delivered through 35 participating financial institutions and has reached over 230,000 beneficiaries nationwide. According to the report, women account …
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to repatriate Nigerian nationals in South Africa, with more than 500 citizens already screened and cleared for evacuation as plans are finalized for the commencement of airlift operations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that the screening exercise being coordinated by Nigeria's High Commission in Pretoria has been extended …
