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Nigeria, US launch defence working groups as insecurity worsens despite troops, drone support

Nigeria, May 6 -- Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) under the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, in a renewed effort to deepen milit... Read More


Police arrest six suspected kidnappers, rescue victims in Kaduna

Nigeria, May 5 -- The police have arrested six suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and rescued several victims during an operation in Kaduna State. The suspects-Yusuf Shuaibu, Abubakar Bature... Read More


Ganduje acknowledges Sanusi as Kano emir at deputy governor's inauguration

Nigeria, May 5 -- In a surprising turn of events, former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje publicly addressed Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano at the Kano Government House on Tuesday. This occurred during ... Read More


Xenophobia: Akpabio to lead Nigerian delegation to South Africa

Nigeria, May 5 -- The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday resolved to send a delegation of lawmakers to South Africa as part of diplomatic efforts towards finding a lasting solution to the attacks and killings... Read More


Eno appoints aviation adviser as Ibom Air commences international flights from Uyo

Nigeria, May 5 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has approved the appointment of Uwem Ekanem as his special adviser on aviation and airport development, according to a statement issued on Monday.... Read More


IGP Disu establishes new police tactical unit to fight violent crime

Nigeria, May 5 -- The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday convened an emergency meeting with senior leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, where he announced sweeping operati... Read More


Xenophobia: Nigerian lawmakers condemn killings, call for evacuation of citizens from South Africa

Nigeria, May 5 -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for urgent diplomatic action and possible evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks that have led to... Read More


Hantavirus: WHO confirms outbreak on cruise ship, three dead, seven infected

Nigeria, May 5 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew, following a cluster of severe respiratory... Read More


Wole Alabi at 60: Gracing life's sojourn in service to humanity, By Lekan Alabi

Nigeria, May 5 -- Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds. - George Elliot Wole is a personable being any decent person would be loved to associate with. In terms of age difference ... Read More


Bandits kill four in southern Katsina, rob PDP aspirant

Nigeria, May 5 -- Concerns are rising over worsening insecurity along Katsina State's vulnerable southern corridor after bandits killed at least four people and injured several others during attacks i... Read More