Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Terrorists bombed in Sokoto, Zamfara in Nigeria-US joint operation

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- In a coordinated US-Nigeria military operation, the United States and Nigerian security forces on Thursday carried out precision airstrikes against identified terrorist targets in ... Read More


US AFRICOM says many terrorists killed in Sokoto bombing

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced that it killed "multiple" terrorists in targeted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) camps in Sokoto State. In a state... Read More


AFCON 2025 group stage intensifies as Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt face crunch tests

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- The second round of group-stage matches at the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is set to push the tournament beyond early promise and into true competitive intensity, as pedigre... Read More


US confirms Nigeria's role in Christmas Day bombing of terrorists

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- The United States confirmed Nigeria's involvement in a joint operation against terrorist groups on Thursday, underscoring ongoing security cooperation between both countries. Alth... Read More


Wheelchair basketball legend Musibau Shittu praised for staging Lagos mini tournament

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- Nigeria's wheelchair basketball community has commended veteran player Musibau Shittu for organising a one-day mini tournament in Lagos, an initiative aimed at keeping players acti... Read More


Two killed as diesel tanker explodes on Lagos-Badagry Expressway

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- Two people were killed early Thursday after a diesel-laden tanker exploded along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) ha... Read More


AFCON 2025 Best XI: Standout performers after first round of games

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco enters its group stage rhythm, individual brilliance has already begun defining narratives. Across six host cities and nine stadiums, ... Read More


How NSA's office struggled under Buhari, enabling Kuje Prison, other terror attacks - Ex-NSA Monguno

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- A former National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, has narrated how the dysfunction around former president Muhammadu Buhari frustrated security initiatives in the country... Read More


Sanwo-Olu visits Lagos Island fire scene, seven hospitalised

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday visited the scene of a major fire outbreak at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, where... Read More


Six PDP lawmakers defect to APC in Zamfara

Nigeria, Dec. 25 -- Six members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Zamfara State House of Assembly have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what they said is a s... Read More