Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has proposed mandatory military training for Nigerians, saying such exposure would help citizens better understand the sacrifices and challenges faced by members of the armed forces. Musa made the proposal during an appearance on the African Leadership Podcast with Ken Giami, released on Monday. According to the minister,…
Former Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has admitted that financial security played a major role in his decision to leave the Premier League and join Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah. The 28-year-old Netherlands international moved from Manchester City to Al-Qadsiah during the summer in a £52 million deal. He signed a five-year contract with…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that all his children supported Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, in the 2023 presidential election. Wike made the disclosure on Monday during an interview on TVC, explaining that his children’s support for Obi was influenced by the controversy surrounding the All Progressives…
South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy has been released after being detained by authorities in Djibouti over the weekend. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) confirmed Reddy’s release in a statement on Tuesday, September 22, saying he was safe and expected to return to South Africa. “Micah Reddy has been released from custody…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 26, 2026, to rule on a no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in his trial over alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications involving National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the date on Tuesday, September 22, after lawyers representing…
Female prisoners in the Netherlands are being offered sex toys as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing health risks linked to the use of unsafe homemade alternatives. The scheme, being implemented across Dutch prisons, will make sex toys available to about 70% of female inmates. The move follows warnings from experts about an…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with alleged threats to kidnap and kill a 50-year-old resident of Seni Salla Village in Saki and members of his family. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, September 21, 2026. According to Ayanlade, the suspect…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old suspected kidnapper and cattle rustler, identified as Habibu Bello. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, September 21, 2026. According to Kiyawa, Bello was arrested on September 14 by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad following…
President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, with Vice President Kashim Shettima designated to lead Nigeria’s delegation. The decision means Tinubu will be absent from the UN General Assembly’s high-level gathering for the third consecutive year, having also been represented by Shettima…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days. Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday evening, September 21. Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin his working vacation. After spending a week in London, the President travelled to Paris, France, where he…
