One soldier killed, another injured in Imo ambush
One soldier has been killed and another injured after troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade were ambushed by suspected terrorists in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo state. The incident…
Plateau Youth Council condemns abduction, forceful conversion of 17-year-old girl to Islam
The Plateau State Youth Council, PYC, has reacted to an alleged abduction and forceful conversion of a 17-year-old girl, Miss Jinkai Yusuf Simon, by a Muslim man identified as Abdulsamad…
Ebonyi Govt lifts curfew on Amasiri community
The Ebonyi State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on Amasiri Autonomous Community in Afikpo Local Government Area, three months after the killing of four indigenes of Okporojo Village in…
Borno police commissioner warns officers against torture, rights abuses
The Commissioner of Police in Borno State, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, has warned police officers in the state against torture, excessive force, and human rights abuses in the line of duty.…
I gave Daniel Bwala money outside what Atiku paid him to fund his lifestyle – Phrank Shaibu
The Special Assistant to Atiku Abubakar on Public communication, Phrank Shaibu, has disclosed that he gave President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, Daniel Bwala, money to sustain his lifestyle outside what…
Pope Leo to meet US Secretary of State Rubio Thursday
The Vatican on Monday said Pope Leo XIV will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday. This is just a few weeks after the pontiff seriously criticised United…
Alleged money laundering: Court remands ex-Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni
Former Chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Barrister Tunde Ayeni, has been sent to Kuje Prison in Abuja on remand by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory…
World Press Freedom Day: 85% of crimes against journalists go unpunished – UN
The United Nations (UN) has observed with dismay that 85 per cent of crimes committed against journalists go uninvestigated and unpunished. The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, described the situation as…
Protest at Federal High Court over alleged plan to deregister opposition parties
A group of protesters gathered in large numbers at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, voicing anger over what they believe is a plan to deregister several opposition…
They’ve been arrested — Tony Elumelu speaks on alleged divorce with wife
The Chairman of United Bank of Africa, UBA, Tony Elumelu, has dismissed claims that he and his wife have parted ways. UBA Group, in a statement at the weekend, said…