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Troops Rescue Farmer as ISWAP Terrorists Escape With Bullet Wounds in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued a farmer who was abducted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in New Abaram village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.... Read more »
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Gov. Okpebholo Tasks Security Operatives on Professionalism in Combating Kidnapping in Edo Central

Edo state governor Monday Okpebholo has charged the joint security team tackling the upsurge in kidnapping and other criminal vices in the state to be professional. The governor gave the charge when... Read more »
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Boko Haram founder’s son arrested in Chad — Sources

A young son of Boko Haram’s founder has been arrested in Chad, where he was allegedly leading a jihadist cell, according to both an intelligence source and a former insurgent. Muslim Mohammed... Read more »
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Kidnappers Crash in Nasarawa, Abandon Ransom and Weapons

Kidnappers operating around Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have abandoned a ransom and arms after their getaway vehicle was involved in an accident. The incident occurred on Monday morning at... Read more »
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All You Need to Know About the Incoming Olubadan, Rashidi Ladoja

15 things to know about the incoming Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja; 1. Ibadan SonRashidi Adewolu Ladoja was born on 25 September 1944 in Gambari, Ibadan. 2. Strong Educational... Read more »
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Fr. Kevin Ugwu Reacts to Chioma’s Viral Private Jet Meal Video, Urges Contentment

Catholic priest, Fr. Kevin Ugwu, has advised Nigerians to avoid unnecessary comparisons with celebrities, stressing that true happiness is rooted in contentment and not in material display. His reaction followed a viral... Read more »
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Police rescue stolen six-year-old child, arrest suspects in Anambra

The Anambra State Police command said it has rescued a six-year-old stolen child from an alleged foster parent as part of its fight against crimes relating to child trafficking and sexual offences.... Read more »
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NIDCOM celebrates Moses Itauma’s boxing victory

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has congratulated rising British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Moses Itauma, on his recent triumph in the ring. In a statement on Sunday signed by its Media, Public Relations and... Read more »
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Peter Obi Warns Nigerians Against Vote Buying, Calls It “Investment in Corruption”

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to resist vote buying, describing it as an investment in corruption. Obi gave the admonition in a post on... Read more »
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Nigerian Man Regrets Helping Accident Victims After Being Forced to Pay Over ₦200k in Hospital Bills

A Nigerian man has shared his ordeal after stopping to help victims of a ghastly road accident. According to him, when he saw the accident, he couldn’t just pass. He parked, came... Read more »
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Senate President, Akpabio back in Nigeria, debunks rumours of ill health

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has returned to Nigeria after what his media office described as a short vacation in London. Upon his return, Akpabio dismissed the social media reports that he was... Read more »
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Nigerian Army Announces Major Shake-Up, Redeploys Top Commanders

The Nigerian Army on Sunday announced a major redeployment affecting its top hierarchy, including Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Corps Commanders, Commandants of training institutions, and Brigade Commanders. The... Read more »
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Imo State Bans Nursery and JSS Graduation Parties, Restricts Yearly Textbook Changes

The Imo State Government has banned graduation parties for nursery and Junior Secondary School (JSS3) students in a bid to ease financial pressure on parents and focus attention on academics. Commissioner for... Read more »
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Osun Monarch unveils indigenous website named 2geda

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has unveiled the first indigenous website, known as 2geda. Unveiling the social media network at Ilaji Resort and Hotel, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital,... Read more »
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Chief Onyemelukwe Eusebius Zonyelu Appreciates Supporters After Anambra South Senatorial By-Election

The Action Peoples Party (APP) Senatorial Candidate for Anambra South, Chief Onyemelukwe Eusebius Zonyelu, has expressed deep appreciation to his supporters, party stakeholders, and the people of the senatorial district following the... Read more »
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NEMA confirms 21 communities hit by floods in Yobe’s Potiskum

The National Emergency Management Agency on Sunday confirmed that 21 communities across five wards of the Potiskum Local Government Area were affected by the heavy rainfall that led to flooding on Friday... Read more »
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Rice farmers blame price hike on cartel, middlemen

Some members of the rice farmers’ associations have blamed the continuous hike in the price of the product in Nigeria on the activities of unscrupulous farmers and middlemen in the sector. The... Read more »
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₦3m bribery allegations: SERAP urges EFCC, ICPC to probe N’Assembly

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to refer allegations that lawmakers pay up to ₦3 million to present... Read more »
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EFCC Recovers N5bn, $10m From Ex-NNPCL Officials Over Refinery Scandal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N5bn and $10m from contractors and government officials indicted in the fraud in the turnaround maintenance of the nation’s refineries in Port... Read more »
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Anambra By election:Governor Soludo Dances as INEC Declares APGA’s Mimiy Ikpeazu Winner (Video)

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State could not hold back his excitement as he showed off his dancing moves shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Barrister Mimiy Ikpeazu... Read more »