The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has cautioned state governments against pursuing any peace deals with bandits. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Musa emphasized that the Federal Government has consistently advised all levels of government not to negotiate with armed groups. He warned that bandits cannot be trusted to…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is set to give away nine of his children in marriage on a single day. The former Zamfara State Governor, who is married to four wives—Aisha, Balkisu, Fatima, and Dadiya—will host the celebrations in February. According to a general invitation posted by Dan Jafaru Aleengoo Turakee,…
Manchester City have officially launched their pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. The Premier League leaders are close to agreeing personal terms with the England defender and have begun negotiations with the Eagles over a transfer fee. Crystal Palace are reportedly seeking around £40 million for their skipper, who has just six months…
On Thursday, January 15, five people were injured after a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) detonated along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident reportedly occurred around 11:30 a.m. when a motorcycle carrying the five passengers ran over the device, believed to have been planted by…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Niger State have rescued two ECWA pastors and a church member abducted by armed bandits in Kaduna State. The victims—Rev. Idi Buhari, Rev. Emmanuel Jacob, and Suleiman Adamu—were kidnapped on January 9, 2026, in the Gwagwada area of Chikun Local Government Area while travelling…
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest on Friday, January 16, a day after elections in which early results showed President Yoweri Museveni with a commanding lead as he seeks to extend his 40-year rule. Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, has faced accusations of “brutal repression” against opposition…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has hailed Calvin Bassey as the standout central defender of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Fulham defender featured in all of Nigeria’s matches at the tournament and was one of the team’s most consistent performers. His commanding presence at the back helped the Super…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected a High Court order that temporarily halted the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The court had on Friday granted an interim injunction restraining Speaker Martin Amaewhule and the Clerk of the House from sending any correspondence to the Chief…
British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has said that former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua alone will determine when he is ready to return to the boxing ring. Joshua was involved in a car accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, which claimed the lives of two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif…
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to retain head coach Eric Chelle, stressing that continuity is vital to the national team’s long-term success despite missing out on the AFCON final. Speaking ahead of the third-place playoff, Ndidi said altering the coaching setup at this stage would be counterproductive, noting…
