Troops of Sector 1 Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a man suspected of impersonating a Nigerian Navy officer in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspect, identified as Mohammed Auwal, was apprehended following reports of suspicious activities at Grovos Hotel in the Apata area of Jos North. According to security sources,…
A total of 497 Nigerian migrants evacuated from Niger Republic through the Jibia border have been received by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). The returnees arrived from Agadez, Niger Republic, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport around 12:25 p.m. on Friday, May 22. They were welcomed by officials…
The Presidency has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in Northern Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday, May 21, presidential media aide Bayo Onanuga described the claims as false, misleading, and politically motivated. Onanuga said the report,…
Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has revisited some of the most sensitive episodes of the Nigerian Civil War, revealing how late nationalist leader Obafemi Awolowo once intervened to stop late military ruler Murtala Mohammed from losing his command during the conflict. The disclosures were made in Gowon’s autobiography, My Life of Duty &…
A businessman, Abibu Yakubu, has dragged his former wife, Shuwadatu Mohammed, before Upper Area Court 1 in Karu over her alleged refusal to vacate his residence years after their divorce. Yakubu is also asking the court to grant him custody of their four children. The petition, filed on October 13, 2025, stated that both parties…
Temi Otedola has shared that she and her husband, Mr Eazi, discovered they were expecting their first child during their honeymoon last year. The couple announced the pregnancy on Instagram on Thursday, May 21, 2026. In an exclusive interview with People, the 30-year-old actress revealed that they surprised family and friends with ultrasound photos to…
Comedian I Go Save has shared his views on politics in Nigeria, expressing concern over what he described as the growing involvement of internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, in the political space. According to him, the increasing number of alleged fraudsters venturing into politics paints a worrying picture for the country’s future.…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects linked to a criminal syndicate involved in conspiracy, kidnapping, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms in Kaduna State and neighbouring communities. In a statement issued by the Force spokesperson, Anthony Placid, the suspects identified as Yusuf Rabo and Musa Adamu were apprehended following investigations into the…
The Defence Headquarters has announced that ongoing joint counterterrorism operations carried out by Nigerian troops in collaboration with the United States Africa Command have resulted in the killing of 175 ISIS fighters, including a high-ranking global operative, during coordinated strikes in North-East Nigeria. Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, disclosed this in an operational update…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the rescue of 30 nationals of Mali from an alleged human trafficking and exploitation ring operating in Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement released on Monday, May 18, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the victims were discovered in residential buildings located in Mararaba and Karu,…
