Troops, DSS Arrest Four Terror Suspects in Kogi
Troops of the 12 Brigade, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested four suspected collaborators linked to terrorist groups in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The arrests were made during a joint operation at Light Hotel along the Odumo-Kabba Road on Monday, following credible intelligence that connected […]
Final South Africa Evacuation Flight Arrives Wednesday
The Federal Government has announced that the final evacuation flight bringing stranded Nigerians home from South Africa is scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the fifth and final Air Peace evacuation flight will […]
Military Veterans Demand Implementation of N250,000 Minimum Wage
Military veterans have called on the Federal Government to immediately implement the approved N250,000 minimum wage for serving military personnel, accusing authorities of delaying the execution of a law they said was duly passed by the National Assembly and signed by President Bola Tinubu. The demand was made on Monday during a retreat attended by […]
Former APC Executives Defect to PRP in Bauchi
Some former executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State have defected to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), citing dissatisfaction with the ruling party’s leadership and internal affairs. The former APC officials announced their defection at a meeting coordinated by Hon. Maiwada Bakoji Misau and Hon. Shehu Dubagari […]
Presidency, Makinde Clash Over UN Probe of Oyo Kidnap
The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in the state, describing the proposal as unnecessary and politically motivated. Makinde made the call on Monday while formally receiving 45 rescued pupils and teachers who spent 56 days in captivity after being […]
Iran Executes Two Convicted Islamic State Members
Iranian authorities on Tuesday executed two men convicted of belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group, according to the judiciary’s official news website, Mizan Online. The report identified the men as Mohiyodin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani, saying they were hanged after the Supreme Court upheld their death sentences. Mizan Online said the pair had been […]
Burna Boy Makes Billboard Global Chart History
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has become the first African artiste to top the Billboard Global 200 Songs chart. The Grammy Award-winning singer achieved the milestone with “Dai Dai,” his collaborative FIFA World Cup song with Colombian pop star Shakira, which climbed to No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Global 200 chart. The track also […]
Rescued Oyo Principal Recounts 56-Day Ordeal
The principal of Community High School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs Rachael Alamu, has revealed that two abducted teachers were killed by their captors in an attempt to pressure the government into meeting the kidnappers’ demands. Speaking to journalists on Monday after she and other rescued pupils and teachers were received […]
Appeal Court Upholds Ruling Against ADC State Congresses
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing or participating in any state congresses organized by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership led by former Senate President David Mark. In the lead judgment, Justice Okon Abang affirmed the decision of the […]
Atiku Welcomes Suspension of WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed increase in registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination. In a statement posted on his official page on July […]
