Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Operation Hadin Kai Joint Task Force in the North-East have received three civilians who escaped from the captivity of Boko Haram terrorists in the Gwoza area of Borno State. Security sources told analyst Zagazola Makama that the escapees — two adult women and a minor — arrived at…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the arrest of four suspected bandits around the Akure Airport in Ondo State following a coordinated security operation involving aviation authorities and local security agencies. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, March 15, 2026.…
Alex Iwobi, midfielder for the Nigeria national football team, has opened up about the stark differences between the national team environments of England and Nigeria, saying his early experiences with Nigeria were far less structured than what he had known with England. Born in Lagos and raised in London from the age of four, Iwobi…
The Imo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a suspected baby factory in Owerri West Local Government Area, arresting a 52-year-old woman, Tochukwu Ogaranya, and an alleged accomplice. Five pregnant women, aged between 25 and 33, were also rescued from the facility. The NSCDC Commandant in the state,…
Several Nigerians were among dozens of people injured after Iran launched another wave of missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, leaving six people dead. The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted several ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles fired from Iran in what authorities described as a…
Troops of the 159 Battalion, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, have arrested a suspected spy believed to be linked to terrorists operating in Nigeria’s North-East in Kanamma, Yobe State. The suspect, identified as Malam Fantami, a native of Dikwa, was apprehended during a security operation carried out by troops deployed in…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it intends to continue its military campaign against Iran for at least three more weeks as tensions between the two countries continue to rise in the Middle East. The Israeli military said thousands of targets remain as it intensifies operations aimed at weakening Iran’s military infrastructure and capabilities.…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking syndicate, rescuing seven victims and arresting four suspects. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on March 14, 2026. She said the operation was carried out on March 13, 2026, following intelligence that a vehicle transporting young persons suspected…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has alleged that the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is politically motivated, linking it to his affiliation with the opposition party. Okonkwo made the remarks on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television Morning Brief, describing the detention as a violation…
The High Court of Plateau State has ruled that local government chairmen in Plateau State will now serve a four-year tenure, declaring that the existing two-year term under state law conflicts with the Nigerian Constitution. The judgement was delivered by the Chief Judge of Plateau State, David Gwong Mann, following a suit filed by Hamisu…
