30 k!lled in attacks on four mosques in Niger State At least 30 people have been k!lled following attacks on four mosques in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday. Terrorists attacked the mosques simultaneously during Juma'at prayers in Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida and Gidan-Zana communities, abducting doz…
From the NFIU’s disclosure that terrorists are exploiting crowdfunding and accounts linked to deceased persons to move funds, to sharp disagreements among 2027 presidential contenders over insecurity and fuel subsidy, fresh US military training for Nigerian troops, a court battle over the stalled selection of a new Awu…
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has said President Bola Tinubu has performed better than every democratically elected president in Nigeria. Morka made the claim on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, while defending the performance of the Tinubu admin…
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed confidence in the All Progressives Congress, APC, preparations for the 2027 general elections, saying the party is working towards securing victory across the state. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, following his visit to th…
Why I declined House of Reps ticket - Aisha Yesufu Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has stated the reason she declined the House of Representatives ticket offered her under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 general elections.In an interview on Symfoni TV, Yesufu said her decision to…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged participants in the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy to measure leadership by the practical solutions it delivers to society as the 2025/2026 cohort prepares to complete the fellowship. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge during the cohort’s final mentorship session at Lagos H…
The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit has uncovered an emerging crowdfunding network being exploited to raise and channel funds for terrorist operations. This is as the agency said terrorist financiers were opening bank accounts in women’s names as well as using phone numbers for mobile banking or account alerts that…
The Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has commended the Department of State Services and other security agencies in the state for their vigilance and commitment to tackling crime and criminality. The governor’s commendation follows the recent rescue of a kidnapped victim and subsequent arrest of three suspects all…
There is something reassuring about political rivals gathering beneath one roof to sign a common promise of peace. In a country where elections have too often been accompanied by intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric, and violence, the symbolism matters. It affirms that opponents are adversaries, not enemies, and that th…
An irate mob has allegedly beaten two suspected thieves to death after they were reportedly caught attempting to dispossess a commercial motorcyclist of his motorcycle in the Nasko area of Niger State. The incident occurred on Sunday, according to a statement on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu,…
"Not every relationship needs to be revisited. Learn your lesson and move on" - Actress Ireti Doyle advises Actress Ireti Doyle has advised people against constantly revisiting failed relationships and situations in search of closure. In a video shared online, the actress questioned the need to keep analysing past rela…
Police arrest 15 suspects for attacking, k!lling Edo security personnel The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the fatal st@bbing of an Edo State Security Network (ESSN) personnel in Ewatto, Esan South East Local Government Area of the state. The command also detained 11 others over …
Man remanded for allegedly assaulting 75-year-old hospital worker in Kano A Magistrate's Court in Kura, Kano State, has ordered the remand of a man identified as Abdul'aziz in a correctional facility over alleged assault of a 75-year-old hospital worker. The suspect was accused of assaulting Hajiya Sahura Abdullahi Kur…
Woman joins her husband in jail after he physically abused their 3-month-old baby under guise of "training and setting boundaries" A mother has joined her husband in jail after he allegedly abused their infant daughter and she didn't seek medical attention for the baby or report the abuse. Carleena Webb, 33, is charged…
Fire damages 140 vehicles at Gatwick car park (Photos) Around 140 vehicles belonging to holidaymakers have been damaged after a fire at a car park serving Gatwick Airport in London. Police and firefighters scrambled to the scene of the blaze at Caldyne Business Park in Rowfant, West Sussex, just after 9pm on Saturday.S…
The Yobe State Police Command has warned politicians and youth groups against actions that could disrupt peace in the state as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum. The Commissioner of Police, Usman Jibrin, gave the warning on Monday while briefing journalists after the Stat…
Oby Ezekwesili reveals 'only achievement' recorded under Tinubu Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has acknowledged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has made progress in stabilising the foreign exchange rate by adhering to market principles. Speaking in an interview on News Central Television…
By Bayo Wahab The Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party, Peter Obi, has disagreed with the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, over his proposed return of fuel subsidy if elected in 2027. Obi also accused the federal government of mismanaging the savings fr…
By Daniel Abia P/Harcourt More than five presidential candidates of various opposition political parties on Monday clashed as they took on one another on issues bordering on Nigeria’s security architecture and the future of policing,. This is as the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, defended the admin…
A northern pro-Tinubu group congratulated Bello Matawalle on his appointment to the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign CouncilNOVA said Matawalle's grassroots networks in Zamfara and the North West will be a major asset for the APC ahead of 2027The group set a target of 20 million votes for President Tinubu, pledging to ac…
An APC lawmaker in Nasarawa State visited Umaisha General Hospital, demanding answers over donated items he personally purchased for patientsThe lawmaker said over 50 ceiling fans, about 40 standing fans and 50 orthopaedic mattresses he bought for the hospital could not be fully accounted forA hospital staff member tol…
"I wish someone could tell my mother, her husband will not love her any day soon" Man writes about the abuse his mother suffered from his father A mental health advocate has shared how his dad abused his mother and all the times he wished she left him. The 39-year-old man took to Facebook to write: "I wish someone coul…
Kenyan man remarries 7 months after his wife's d3ath A Kenyan man, Dan Ambiya 'Lampard' has remarried seven months after the d3ath of his wife, Harriet Eshimuli, a development that has sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans, who questioned the timing of the remarriage. Harriet passed away on January 14, 2026, after a br…
Ondo Amotekun arrests suspected kidnapper negotiating ransom, another targeting his former employer's wife The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested two suspected kidnappers, and eight others for various offences across the state. The Corps Commander of Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Ade…
Man attacked by his girlfriend and her sister after he confronted her for allegedly cheating A 23-year-old woman and her sister, 27, were arrested by Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for allegedly attacking her boyfriend. The suspects were nabbed on Monday, August 24, 2026 after they fled the scene of the violent atta…