At least five senior field commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been killed in a major coordinated military operation across Borno and Yobe States, a top military source revealed on Thursday. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity in Maiduguri, told the News Agency...
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its commitment to pursuing corruption cases with absolute impartiality, declaring that no politician or influential figure will be spared on the basis of political affiliation. Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during a press...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has recovered over ₦566 billion, $411 million, and 1,502 assets in the last two years under the leadership of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede. Olukoyede, who was represented by the Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said President Bola Tinubu took a bold decision in removing the fuel subsidy. Wike noted that, despite initial public outcry over the decision, conditions have begun to stabilise. He made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at...
Abuja High Court has postponed the hearing of a motion seeking punitive sanctions against parties accused of flouting an existing court order in the ongoing dispute over the Apo Resettlement Market Scheme. The case will now be heard on November 13, following the absence of the presiding judge, Justice...
In a bid to strengthen media representation of women in politics, the European Union (EU), with support from the Government of Germany, has organized a four-day capacity-building workshop for journalists in Maiduguri, Borno State. The training, implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC),...
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned food vendors and processors against the adulteration of food with toxic chemicals for profit, describing the practice as dangerous to human health and a violation of consumer rights. The Commission gave the warning during a one-day sensitization campaign on “Food...
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Tinubu led administration is muzzling opposition voices, calling such allegations baseless. The ADC recently accused the ruling party of trying to suppress dissent as the 2027 elections approach. But APC...
A Federal High court sitting in Abuja on Thursday adjourned till Friday to enable the detained self acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, begin his defence. Kanu, who was scheduled to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial on Thursday,...
The courtroom drama surrounding the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, took a new turn on Thursday as his entire legal team, led by senior lawyer Kanu Agabi (SAN), withdrew from representing him. Agabi, appearing before the Federal High Court in Abuja, informed Justice...
Jude Bellingham’s second-half strike proved the difference as Real Madrid edged Juventus 1-0 on Wednesday night, keeping their flawless start to the Champions League alive. The 15-time European champions, led by Xabi Alonso, dominated much of the game at the Santiago Bernabéu but couldn’t add to Bellingham’s close-range effort...
Chelsea turned on the style at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, hammering 10-man Ajax 5–1 in a dominant Champions League display that showcased both depth and confidence. The match swung decisively in the Blues’ favour after Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor was shown a red card just 15 minutes in,...
Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ushafa back to the State Headquarters. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in a Abuja. SP Adeh said the decision...
Detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has fired all members of his legal team. Kanu is facing trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja over his alleged involvement in terrorism activities. The trial began in October...
House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the rehabilitation, expansion, and completion of the Bida–Agaie–Lapai–Lambata–Diko Road in Niger State. The resolution followed a motion raised by Rep. Saidu Abdulahi (APC–Niger) during Wednesday’s plenary in Abuja, after a tragic tanker explosion at Essa Village in Katcha...
About 500 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from Fagge and Ungogo Local Government Areas of Kano State have dumped their party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors were formally received on Wednesday by the Managing Director of the Hadejia-Jam’are River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu...
House of Representatives has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate claims that Nigeria failed to repatriate about $850 billion in oil and non-oil export proceeds between 1996 and 2014. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Seyi Sowunmi (LP–Lagos), disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the official inauguration...
Newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, is scheduled to officially assume office this Thursday, October 23, 2025. An internal notice from the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, revealed that Amupitan will hold a meeting with the Commission’s Directors at...
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