Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed widespread reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, ordered the disbandment of all tactical units across state commands, describing the narrative as misleading and inaccurate. In an official clarification issued on Sunday by the Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja
Manchester City handed Arsenal their first Wembley final loss under Mikel Arteta, beating them 2–0 in the Carabao Cup. Arsenal started strong, creating the better chances, but they couldn’t find the net. Then the second half hit, and Manchester City turned the game around fast. In the 60th minute,...
Tottenham Hotspur are struggling badly, and it showed again on Sunday. They lost 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest. Same kind of game fans have been watching for weeks now. They started alright. Had the ball, moved it around, got into a few decent areas. But nothing came out...
Residents of Takum and Donga Local Government Areas in Taraba State are gripped by fear following a viral video circulating on social media, warning of a looming coordinated attack by suspected militias in the coming days. The warning was issued by Mr. Judd Saul, the Founder and Executive Director...
More than 150 suspected bandits are believed to have drowned following a tragic boat accident in Sabon Gida, a community in Sokoto State. According to local accounts, the incident happened on Saturday evening when a boat reportedly carrying a large group of armed men overturned while attempting to cross...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated firm operational control over Ngoshe and Gwoza areas of Borno State, effectively countering terrorist propaganda and ensuring a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration across the axis. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, disclosed this in a statement issued on...
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has expressed excitement for the historic test run of the maiden flight at Gusau International Airport. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the test flight landed at the Gusau International Airport at exactly 4:30pm on Sunday. He added that...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Maiduguri, Borno State, en route to Lagos, after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in paying the Federal Government’s condolences to victims of the tragic incidents that happened in the state. Senator Shettima also observed the Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised the £746 million agreement between the United Kingdom and the Federal Government of Nigeria, describing it as lopsided and tilted in favour of British economic interests. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party argued that the...
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has reiterated the need for purposeful leadership and national unity following a strategic visit to Kaduna State as part of his ongoing nationwide consultations. In a post shared on his X handle on Sunday, Obi disclosed that he met with key party stakeholders, including...
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos, said his administration will intensify efforts to tackle the challenges of insecurity across various parts of the country, assuring that the safety and well-being of citizens featured at the meetings held in the United Kingdom. President Tinubu, who hosted the Vice President...
It is said that no one does ceremonies quite like the British. This much was obvious last week when Nigeria literally strutted the red carpet rolled out in her honour on the ancient and hallowed grounds of Windsor and 10 Downing Street. By the time the curtains were drawn...
The government of the Republic of Ghana has praised the Nigeria authorities, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), for rescuing 44 of her nationals from a “criminal network” that specializes in luring unsuspecting foreigners with false promises of job opportunities. In a statement issued on Saturday by the...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to ensure full transparency in the ongoing investigation into allegations that about ₦200 trillion is missing or unaccounted for from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a statement posted on its official X (formerly...
Iranian missile attacks on two towns in southern Israel left more than 100 people injured on Saturday, according to emergency responders, after air defence systems failed to stop the incoming projectiles. The strikes directly hit residential areas in Arad and Dimona, ripping through buildings and leaving large craters at...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its forthcoming ward, local government, and state congresses, as well as the party’s national convention. The Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, interested and qualified members were encouraged to...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled the screening of aspirants vying for national offices ahead of its 2026 National Convention, calling on all qualified candidates to present themselves for the exercise. Secretary of the Aspirants’ Screening Committee for the APC 2026 National Convention, H.E. Isa Yuguda, disclosed this in...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu, an economist, banker and philanthropist, on his birthday, March 22. Elumelu is the chairman of Heirs Holdings, United Bank for Africa, Transcorp, and the founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,...
Plateau State Police Command has arrested 21 suspected members of the notorious Sara-Suka cult group and two individuals accused of spreading fake and inciting content on social media, in a renewed crackdown on crime across the Jos-Bukuru metropolis. The arrests were carried out following intensified patrol and raid operations...