…witnesses cited by Kim, the attackers, identified by the witnesses as Fulani militants, mounted a roadblock less than a mile from military checkpoints located on both sides of the road. The assailants reportedly stopped a commercial minivan carrying nine passengers and dragged the two pastors out of the vehicle. The at…

…could generate the goodwill and reciprocal obligations needed for the Southeast to mount a credible, uncontested presidential bid when power next returns to the South.Rather than treating 2027 purely as a contest to be won or lost, Ngoforo urged Ndigbo to see it as a chance to accumulate strategic political capital acr…

…He further expressed worry on the rising cases of cancer, kidney failure, brain tumour and stroke among young Nigerians but advised Abia people to take preventative measures against the ugly development, by being mindful of what they consume. Abia LGA Chairmen’s tenure won’t terminate in November 2026 – Governor Otti

…illegal mining and protecting legitimate mineral title holders, insisting that no amount of pressure, publicity or alleged blackmail would deter the Mining Marshals from pursuing alleged violators of Nigeria’s mining laws. Illegal mining has remained a major concern for the Federal Government as it seeks to reposition…

…urges the United States authorities to note that withholding such information is of enormous harm to Nigeria’s security, national integrity and Democratic growth,” it said. The APM also called on Washington to uphold transparency in the international fight against drug trafficking and corruption, stressing that the con…

…Getty ImagesImagesAccording to New York Times, a former Nigerien diplomat, speaking anonymously over fears of government reprisals, said the assailants held the airport for a period and reportedly took Russian mercenaries hostage at the base.The Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (CNSP) said the soldiers…

…officers and men of the command over this abduction. We ask for additional manpower, armoured personnel carriers and the deployment of modern tools to enhance our operations,” Elleman said. The CP disclosed that despite the challenges confronting them, including difficult terrain and the state’s large landmass, they ha…

…for. It is a thing of joy. Within these 40 years, can you point out the landmarks that moulded you into who you are today? I can’t take my parents out of the story. It is said that a child should be trained in the way of God so that he will not depart from it. I always try to give my parents their flowers. I come from…

…fierce gun duel, forcing the criminals to abandon their mission and retreat towards the mountainous outskirts of Tsafe town. Some of the bandits were believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter. “All occupants of the two vehicles, totalling nine persons, were successfully rescued unharmed,” the state…

…is trailing tomorrow’s much-anticipated opposition summit in Abuja, with questions mounting over whether the meeting will succeed in laying the groundwork for a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Although the G-100, the convener of the Summit, has made it clear tha…

…the ‘towel governor,’ the bastard was nowhere to be found—hiding, eating, and wiping his mouth. This is the same idiot who asked me to pipe down on my criticisms,” he added. Governor Sani was once a close ally and political associate of Nasir El-Rufai. However, their relationship became strained after Sani said his adm…

…presidential palace and national television station are located. Videos online showed armoured vehicles deployed to reinforce the neighbourhood near the airport. – Rival jihadist groups – Niamey airport has been targeted twice this year by jihadists, first by the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS) in January, then in lat…

…presidential palace and national television station are located. Videos online showed armoured vehicles deployed to reinforce the neighbourhood near the airport. – Rival jihadist groups – Niamey airport has been targeted twice this year by jihadists, first by the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS) in January, then in lat…

…found, and you are making public servants part of your campaign team. “You look at the amount of money that they are mentioning, N60 billion or whatever. Why are you weaponising poverty? You are stealing from Nigerians, and you are insulting them by giving them N15,000. “For four years, you never did anything. You are…

…a campaign official declaring that an incumbent will win re-election would hardly amount to political news. It is almost obligatory campaign language. But Yari went further. By projecting the All Progressives Congress, APC, beyond Tinubu’s possible second term, he was placing the ruling party’s dominance on a longer po…

…the utilisation of the country’s gas resources. “My own amazement is actually the amount of knowledge that Mr President has about gas in this country. “The President spoke at length about gas utilisation, especially in the area of CNG, and Mr President has committed a lot of resources, exactly how much it is going to t…

…me to vehicle vandalisation.” The suspect disclosed that the gang made different amounts from the stolen parts. He said, “We sell every vandalised brain box for N40,000, press button machine for N10,000. There were days when I got N100,000 as my share and at times, I didn’t get up to that.” The second suspect, Emordi,…

…by insisting its technology should not be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons systems. In his esponse, Trump ordered every government agency to stop using Anthropic’s products, while Hegseth labelled the company a “supply chain risk” to national security. “The empty invocation of national security is…

Nigerian military troops launched a joint offensive in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong LGA, Adamawa State, on August 27, 2026The operation involved the ONSA Tactical Team and newly inducted 226 Battalion troops targeting a known terrorist enclaveThe joint force was also searching for abducted persons, including Lassa s…

…Congress in 2027, Duke said the advantage of incumbency gives any sitting president enormous power during elections, particularly through control of government institutions. He argued that this reality makes opposition unity not just desirable but essential.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Leg…

The Labour Party on Friday mourned the death of the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing him as a committed unionist and democrat who played significant roles in the development of the party and Nigeria’s democratic process. Ugboaja, who died recently at the age of 60, was also…

…people were abducted in 997 incidents and 762 people were killed. The report said the amount of ransom actually paid had more than tripled compared with the previous cycle, despite a decline in the total amount demanded. It attributed the wide gap between ransom demands and payments partly to negotiations between kidna…

King Charles III released a personal statement mourning the death of King Harald V of Norway, describing him as a dear cousin and close friendHarald V, who died at 89, was described as the oldest reigning king in Europe at the time of his deathKing Charles recalled Norway's ties with the UK dating back to 1905 and the…

Camera captures daycare worker putting wet wipes in kids' mouths and 'slamming' child on table A surveillance camera captured a home daycare employee physically harming two children, including putting wet wipes into their mouths and "slamming" one of them on a changing table, according to police. Samantha Pearson was c…

…Adviser Tactical Team, has dismantled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist camp in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Wednesday, followed credible intelligence on the activities of the terrorists in the area. Some of the terrorists killedPhoto:…