…the state. The council, led by its Chairman and Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, expressed joy over the safe return of the victims, describing the operation as a demonstration of commitment and coordination by the nation’s security architecture. In a statement issued by its Media Office, the…

…fine over an alleged parking violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Keyamo made the demand in a statement posted on his X platform on Friday, following an internal inquiry he said was instituted to verify Obi’s claim that his vehicle’s tyres were “unjustly” clamped at the airport. The minister sa…

…life, Michael would like to acknowledge those who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. They deserve to be heard, treated with compassion, and have their allegations taken seriously." He said Ward, who stood next to his solicitor as the statement was read out and appeared emotional throughout, was also thankful t…

…have yielded no meaningful results. “All our efforts to try and resolve this by calling Abuja have been to no avail. Nobody is giving us anything substantial. Our contact person at the Ministry of Defence doesn’t seem to know when they will pay us,” he said. He described the prolonged delay in payment as unfair and emo…

…Sylvester Ikenna, on suspicion of persistent touting for an establishment in Tokyo's Kabukicho nightlife district. The Metropolitan Police Department said Ikenna grasped a passer-by by the left hand on the street in the district in Thursday's small hours, July 9, 2026. "The suspect was saying things like "Why don't you…

…Haruna Musa, and Saidu Bello, all of Kontagora town, allegedly took turns to s3xually abuse the minor under threat, after which they gave her N1,400. They were eventually arrested by men of the Kontagora Divisional Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and brought to the state command headquar…

…except Anochili; Nwankwo Sunday Christian, 41; Egwuonwu Uchenna Victor, 38; Igwe Abuchi Remijus, 43; Ifeanyichukwu Chibuike Joshua, 23; Omonughwa Kingsley Orike, 45; and Nwobum Emeka, 59, were docked on Friday, July 10, following their arrest by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in coordina…

…access roads, power, and water supply for the informal sector layout in Wasa District, Abuja. The president, who was represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, described the informal sector as the true “engine of the nation’s economy”, sustaining millions of livelihoods. Tinubu said tha…

…has met with the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in Abuja. Fani-Kayode disclosed this via his X handle on Friday. According to him, the meeting was aimed at discussing his preparations for the diplomatic assignment as Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate to South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini…

…landmark ruling delivered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja in November 2025, the separatist leader was found guilty on all seven counts of terrorism-related charges brought against him by the Federal Government. The IPOB leader was convicted of all seven counts of terrorism-related c…

…scientists concluded that not only did Spriggina wriggle across the seafloor, but the abundance of fossil specimens curving left meant that these early animals favored their right sides, a behavioral preference seen in modern animals that are right-handed.No animal quite like Spriggina exists today, but it set the evol…

…recorders were retrieved and downloaded at the Bureau’s Transport Safety Laboratory in Abuja. Technical examinations and further analysis remain ongoing." Some days ago, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Mr Festus Keyamo, also disclosed that, contrary to popular belief, the jet did not suffer any mech…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned judgment in the forfeiture suit filed by the EFCC against 57 properties linked to former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, until July 15. The case, fixed for judgment before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, could not go on because the judge did not sit. The News Agency o…

Ghanaian Influencer Abu Trica extradited to US over alleged $8m romance scam targeting elderly Americans Ghanaian social media influencer Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has been extradited to the United States to face trial for allegedly running a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of over $8m…

…complied. However, Joe claimed that whenever she refused, the officer would physically abuse her, stating that it was his fantasy. The situation reportedly escalated when the officer suspected another man was messaging his wife. In retaliation, the officer allegedly began distributing the explicit videos to her family…

Bandits k!ll security guard, shoot man, abduct pastor and two others in Abuja Bandits attacked an area in Mpape, a community in the Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where they k!lled a security guard and abducted three persons, including a pastor. Mpape is located a few minutes' drive from the…

…of state police across the country. Speaking at the ARISE News Town Hall Meeting in Abuja, themed "Building a National Consensus for State Police and National Security," the governor said decentralising policing would bring law enforcement closer to communities, strengthen intelligence gathering and improve responses t…

…statements and video clips from his time as spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign. During the interview, Hasan questioned Bwala about his previous criticisms of Tinubu and his subsequent decision to support the president. Clips from the exchange later went viral on social media.B…

…in 2 years to federation account .as sector grew by 33.5% in 2025 By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA - THE Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Solid Minerals Development, SMDF, Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, has disclosed that Nigeria's solid minerals exports hit ₦354 billion in 2025. Shinkafi made this known in her key…

…my compound, destroyed security wire ***They questioned me about my son's whereabouts ABUJA - Pa Adetunji Adeniyi, father of Adeyemi, the self-styled director-general of the "phantom" Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, has said police operatives raided his home thrice in two days, destroyed par…

The abundant human, solid mineral and agro-allied resources available in Adamawa State can make it one of the richest states in the country if properly harnessed and managed. The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state, Dr. Christopher Nathaniel, stated this in an interview with journal…

…Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has called for a multi-sectoral alliance to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking, saying the escalating threat requires innovative policies and coordinated action. Speaking in Gusau during the 2026 commemoration of the International Day Against Drug […] The post Drug abuse threat requir…

…July 9, 2026 while speaking at the ARISE News and THISDAY Townhall Conference in Abuja, where he also renewed his call for the establishment of state police as part of broader efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.Recounting the ordeal, the governor said the kidnappers demanded N300 million for the release of…

…Areas of Zamfara State. The spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, 9th July, 2026 said the operations followed a series of coordinated attacks launched by heavily armed bandits across the affected communities. According to the PPRO, on July…

2027: Nothing must happen to Peter Obi - Atiku warns Tinubu and Federal Government Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the federal government, declaring that nothing must happen to Peter Ob…