Soldiers Rescue Kidnap Victim at Kano–Katsina Border
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Faruruwa have rescued a kidnap victim during a security operation along the Kano–Katsina border. The operation was conducted in the early hours…
Obi Set to Join ADC as Party Plans Convention
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is set to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. A senior ADC official…
Nigeria’s Latest POTY Winners Not World-Class – Song
Former Cameroon captain Rigobert Song has stirred debate after stating that Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are not world-class players, despite both footballers recently winning the African Player…
Obasanjo, Obi, Others Grace Oramah’s Daughter’s Wedding
Prominent political and business leaders on Saturday gathered in Abuja for the wedding ceremony of Adaora, daughter of former President of Afreximbank, Benedict Oramah. The holy matrimony between Adaora…
Washington Confirms Coordinated Military Action
The United States has carried out what it described as “powerful and deadly” air strikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in northwest Nigeria, following a request from the Nigerian government,…
France, FIRS and Nigeria’s Red Lines
Few issues strike at the heart of sovereignty, trust and national memory as sharply as control over data. This is why the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on December 10…
Nigeria’s ‘Kindest’ Content Creators of 2025 Spotlighted
Some Nigerian content creators stood out in 2025 for using their online influence to drive humanitarian impact, blending entertainment with philanthropy to support vulnerable individuals and communities across the country.…
Trump’s Christmas Missiles Spark Fear in Northern Nigeria
Residents of parts of Sokoto and Kwara states were thrown into fear and confusion on Thursday night following missile explosions believed to have been launched by the United States. A…
FG to Disburse N32.9bn for Primary Healthcare
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦32.9 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025 through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and…
Atiku Calls on Tinubu to Enforce Supreme Court Ruling on Local Government Autonomy
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately implement a Supreme Court judgment that grants financial autonomy to local government councils across Nigeria. Atiku made…
Benue Police Foil Christmas Kidnap Attempt
The Benue State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnap attempt on Christmas Day and rescued one Geoffrey Akume. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, disclosed in a statement released…
Jigawa Council Approves New Office Block Construction
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the contract for the construction of an additional two-storey office block at the State Secretariat complex. This decision was made during the Council’s…
Governor Yusuf Celebrates Kano Christians for 2025
…..Christmas, Urges Tolerance and Peaceful Co-existence….. Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended warm felicitations to the Christian community in Kano State and across Nigeria on the celebration…
Jigawa Council Renames Khadijah University for Progress
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the renaming of Khadijah University, Majia, to Jigawa State University of Medical and Applied Health Sciences. This decision was made during the council’s…
Kwara Monarch, Oba Kamilu Salami, Freed After 25 Days in Captivity Following Ransom Payment
Kwara Monarch, Oba Kamilu Salami, Freed After 25 Days in Captivity Following Ransom Payment The Ojibara of Bayagan Ile, Oba Kamilu Salami, a traditional ruler in Ifelodun Local Government Area…
Controversy Over Nigeria-US $5bn Health Deal Targeting Christians
A five-year health agreement between Nigeria and the United States, focused on supporting Christian faith-based healthcare providers, has sparked criticism from Muslim groups, who describe the deal as discriminatory, unjust,…
Insecurity Crisis: Troops Courageous, But Leadership Fails – Kwankwaso
The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has attributed Nigeria’s escalating insecurity to a lack of political…
Gazette Controversy: NBA, Atiku Demand Halt to Tax Laws
ABUJA — The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for an immediate suspension of the Tax Reform Acts, citing alleged discrepancies between the gazetted versions and the bills passed by…
Bombed Gaza Buildings Become Shelter for Displaced Palestinians
Gaza City — Partially destroyed buildings across Gaza are increasingly serving as makeshift shelters for Palestinian families who have returned to their homes despite extensive damage caused by prolonged Israeli…
10 Die in Multiple Auto Crashes on Jos–Bauchi Road
Jos — No fewer than 10 people lost their lives in a multiple auto crash that occurred in the early hours of yesterday along the Jos–Bauchi Road, near a military…