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Court Rules VIO Has No Power to Impound Vehicles or Fine Motorists

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has ruled that the Directorate of Road Services (VIO) lacks the legal authority to confiscate vehicles or impose fines on Nigerian motorists. Delivering judgment... Read more »
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Half of Abuja Is Owned by Igbos,’ Shettima Says

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has described the Igbo community as one of the most significant stakeholders in the Nigerian project. Speaking at a public event, Shettima noted the widespread presence and... Read more »
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Seven Suspected Bandits Arrested Along Benin–Agbor Road in Edo State

Seven suspected bandits were arrested along the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo State during stop-and-search operations, security sources have confirmed. According to sources, the suspects, all identified as Fulani youths, were intercepted after... Read more »
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Ned Nwoko Denies Viral Allegation, Moves to Involve Security Agencies

Senator Ned Nwoko has reacted to a viral video in which a young man claimed he was paid ₦5 million to harm Nwoko’s estranged wife, Regina Daniels. In a statement posted on... Read more »
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Aliko Dangote Promises to Be Among Imo’s Biggest Investors at Economic Summit 2025

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has assured Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State that his group will be one of the biggest investors in the state. Dangote gave the assurance... Read more »
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Court Fixes December 8 for Hearing of Nnamdi Kanu’s Motion Seeking Transfer from Sokoto Prison

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has fixed December 8 for hearing in a motion ex parte filed by leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.... Read more »
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NDLEA Arrests 44 Suspects, Seizes Over 2,059kg of Drugs in Edo State

The Edo State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it arrested 44 suspected traffickers and seized 2,059.83 kg of illicit drugs in November. The state commander of the... Read more »
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Anambra Petroleum Dealers Appeal to Soludo Over Intimidation, Irregular Levies

Petroleum Dealers Association of Nigeria (PEDAN), Anambra State chapter, has appealed to GovGovernor Chukwuma Soludo to address their intimidation and harassment by agents of the state and local governments. Chairman of PEDAN... Read more »
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General Musa Takes Oath of Office as Nigeria’s New Defence Minister

General Christopher Musa Takes Oath of Office as President Tinubu Swears Him in as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence Read more »
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Troops Must Not Wait for Orders Before Confronting Bandits — Musa

Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has issued a firm directive to troops to immediately engage any armed bandits they encounter without waiting for further orders. Musa gave the... Read more »
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Two bandits neutralised, arms recovered in Karim Lamido in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade, as part of the decisive phase of Operation Peace Shield, have neutralised two suspected bandits and recovered firearms and ammunition in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of... Read more »
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Mob Attacks Customs Officers, Sets Vehicle Ablaze at Maiadua Border

A mob on Tuesday night attacked officers of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) at Koza village near the Maiadua border in Katsina State, setting a Customs patrol vehicle on fire. The incident... Read more »
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Bandits Raid Ekiti Community, Abduct Residents but Release Victims After Fierce Gunfight

Armed bandits on Wednesday evening attacked the Gaa Fulani community in Iye-Mero, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, abducting residents and carting away valuables in a raid that lasted between 6:00... Read more »
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Governor AbdulRazaq Visits Training of 2,600 Newly Recruited Forest Guards in Kwara

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has visited the Ilorin training ground of the newly recruited 2,600 forest guards to assess the quality and progress of their ongoing multifaceted training. During the visit,... Read more »
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Ex-Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Refutes Online Rumour Linking Resignation to Government Bombing

Immediate past Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has dismissed a viral online claim suggesting he resigned from office in protest against military operations, describing it as “entirely false.” Badaru, in a letter... Read more »
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Fani-Kayode Urges Matawalle to Ignore Critics, Continue Fight Against Terrorism

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the media campaign against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, as “shameless and nauseating,” praising his loyalty and efforts in the fight... Read more »
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Troops Destroy Bandit Camps in Southern Taraba, Force Fleeing Fighters Into Benue

Troops conducting Operation Peace Shield and Operation Zafin Wuta have cleared multiple bandit hideouts in Southern Taraba, destroying two camps and forcing fleeing fighters into neighbouring Benue State, military sources said on... Read more »
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Senator Ned Nwoko, Offered Me ₦5m To Kill Regina Daniels — Man in viral video

A disturbing video circulating on Instagram, reportedly posted by @gistsloverblog, has sparked intense public concern after an unidentified man alleged that he was paid ₦5 million to harm Nollywood actress Regina Daniels.... Read more »
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Police Rescue Five Kidnap Victims in Emuoha Operation, Rivers State

The operatives of the Rivers State Police Command, in collaboration with other sister security agencies within the state, successfully rescued five abducted victims following credible intelligence received by the command. In a... Read more »
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Nigeria Police Evolving Into a Fitter, Disciplined Force — IGP Egbetokun

Inspector General of Police (GDP), Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the Nigeria Police.Egbetokun statied that the police under his leadership was steadily evolving into a disciplined, fit, focused, and... Read more »