Eleven terrorists’ fighters have surrendered to troops of operation Hadin Kai, as soldiers killed eight others and arrested two insurgent’s logistics supplier in Borno State. According to him, the fighters surrendered along with their AK 47 rifles and assorted ammunition. The statement read, “Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained intense offensive operations against…
Lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly have alleged that they uncovered a plot by certain individuals linked to the executive arm of the state government to obtain a court order preventing the legislature from performing its functions. This comes as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ended his tour of…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Alhaji Taofeek Akeugbagold to refund the sum of ₦11 million allegedly owed the union from its estate funds or face legal action. The directive was part of far-reaching resolutions in the communiqué issued by members…
The Kogi State Police Command has said that scores of bandits were neutralised and their networks dismantled during a fresh security operation, although the exact location of the exercise was not disclosed. In a statement issued on yesterday, the Command’s spokesperson, William Aya, said the success was recorded in an ongoing joint operation involving the…
By Babatunde Timaiyu The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Alhaji Taofeek Akeugbagold to refund the sum of ₦11 million allegedly owed the union from its estate funds or face legal action. The directive was part of far-reaching resolutions in the communiqué issued by members…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for winning 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Algeria. The President also told the team to keep working hard, adding that every Nigerian is supporting them. Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Algeria’s Desert Warriors 2-0 on Saturday and advanced to the semifinals of the tournament….
The federal government is expected to make about N5.4bn from Nigerian pilgrims taking part in the 2026 Hajj through a compulsory service charge, a new report has said. The figure was released by the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a civil society group that monitors transparency in Hajj operations. The group disclosed this in a statement…
Lagos State Government has ordered a comprehensive investigation into allegations of medical negligence surrounding the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who reportedly died at a private hospital in Lagos. The toddler, one of Adichie’s twin sons, was said to have passed away on January 6 after…
Venezuela began releasing a “large number” of political prisoners, including several foreigners, in a move praised by US President Donald Trump on Friday as a step toward cooperation after the ouster of ruler Nicolas Maduro. The releases, which started yesterday, are the first since Maduro’s former deputy Delcy Rodriguez took over with the backing of…
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times published yesterday, United States President Donald Trump signaled that the US could undertake multiple military strikes in Nigeria if violence against Christians persists. Trump, asked whether the military operation against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria marked the start of a broader campaign, said, “I’d love…