The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out precision airstrikes that killed several ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The strikes also destroyed bandit hideouts in Katsina and Kwara States. NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame confirmed the operations in a statement on Monday. He said the coordinated air missions were conducted on Sunday, November 10. …
The Federal Government said it is targeting $75 million in two new investment funds under its Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme to boost the Nigerian technology and creative sectors in 2026. It was said in a statement on Monday, November 10, by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and …
An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Mshelia Arhyel Bata, on Monday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that no banking law was violated in the withdrawals made by the Kogi State Government during the administration of former Governor Yahaya Bello. Bata, a compliance officer who testified as the fourth prosecution witness (PW-4), …
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has again adjourned the hearing of a suit challenging the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) planned National Convention. The case, presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola, was postponed to Wednesday, November 12, 2025, amid heavy security as journalists were barred from covering the proceedings. Justice Akintola adjourned the …
The federal government has increased the Credit Risk Guarantee (CRG) for tomato crate financing to 75% under the Dutch-funded HortiNigeria Programme, a move expected to unlock over ₦500 million in intervention funding for Nigeria’s horticulture sector. Mohamed Selassie Idris, Country Representative of the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) and Programme Director of HortiNigeria, announced the …
Hundreds of thousands of travellers faced flight delays and cancellations on Sunday, marking the worst disruption since the U.S. government shutdown began. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that conditions could worsen ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Airlines cancelled over 2,800 flights and delayed more than 10,200 on Sunday, the third consecutive day of government-mandated flight …
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have rescued 86 kidnapped victims and thwarted a terrorist ambush during coordinated operations in Borno State. The Media Information Officer for OPHK, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday. Uba said troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under …
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) is now better equipped to hold those responsible for bank failures accountable, thanks to stronger legal frameworks, according to its Managing Director/Chief Executive (MD/CE), Mr Thompson Oludare Sunday. In a recent meeting with the President/Chairman of the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN), Mr Chimezie Victor …
Kano State is grappling with a new wave of insecurity as fleeing bandits from neighbouring Katsina State invade its border communities, triggering fear and mass displacement among rural residents. The influx comes amid intensified military operations across the Northwest, which have pushed armed groups out of Katsina and Zamfara into adjacent territories. Residents told newsmen …
The United States is facing a worsening air travel crisis as the ongoing government shutdown enters its second week, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose sweeping nationwide flight cuts and heightening frustration among airlines and passengers alike. On Saturday, major U.S. airlines slashed another wave of flights, marking the second consecutive day of …
