The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested 1,691 traffic offenders in a five-day nationwide enforcement exercise aimed at strengthening compliance with road safety regulations and reducing crashes across the country. The operation, codenamed 'Operation Guduma', was carried out simultaneously across key transport corridors in 11 states, targeting dangerous driving practices and vehicle-related infractions. FRSC …
Ibadan witnessed a wave of public anger on Monday as protesters took to the streets over worsening insecurity in Oyo State and the continued captivity of abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area. Members of the Take-It-Back Movement converged at major junctions in the state capital, demanding urgent action from government and security …
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he has lived with diabetes for more than four decades, saying the condition remains incurable but can be effectively managed through discipline and healthy living. Obasanjo made the disclosure on Sunday at the launch of the “Lagos to the World” expedition, where he spoke about the importance …
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE) has called for an immediate criminal investigation and prosecution of all individuals connected to the controversial political ambition of Mahmud Sadis Buba, describing the episode as a major national security concern that exposed deep failures in Nigeria’s political, security, and verification systems. In a statement titled “THE …
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has disclosed that 140 police officers lost their lives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) within the last year while on duty. Disu said the fatalities occurred through a combination of violent attacks, road accidents, and other duty-related incidents, underscoring the high-risk nature of policing in the nation’s capital. …
Fresh intelligence reports indicate that a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Ba’a Shuwa, has declined a leadership role reportedly proposed by the Islamic State (ISIS) central command following the death of veteran insurgent leader Abubakar Mainok, also known as Abu Bilal al-Mainuki. The development comes in the wake of Mainok’s …
A joint air operation conducted by the Nigerian military under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has reportedly eliminated 21 suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State. The airstrike, which took place on May 30, targeted a terrorist enclave in Arege, Kukawa Local Government …
The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish run in May 2026, with investors gaining approximately ₦4.52 trillion as strong performances in industrial, insurance, and banking stocks lifted key market indicators despite weakening market breadth. Data from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed that the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 3.35 per cent during the month, climbing …
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics has criticised the Presidency's 'Nigeria's Energy Sector Reforms: A Three-Year Review (2023–2026)' report, describing the document as a political communication exercise that overstates progress while overlooking major challenges facing the country's energy sector. In a statement titled 'A House Built on Sand: The Illusion of Progress in Nigeria's …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered consignments of high-potency illicit drugs concealed inside water purifier machines imported from Europe, while also intercepting a cache of military-grade ammunition and arresting multiple suspects in separate operations across the country. The agency said the discoveries were made through intelligence-led operations, routine surveillance and highway interdiction …
