Ex-Army Chief Yahaya files N1.5b defamation suit against Ali-Keffi, others
A former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has filed a defamation suit against retired Maj.-Gen. Danjuma Ali-Keffi, Arise Broadcasting Limited and Sahara Reporters Media Group. The Court documents indicate that Yahaya instituted the action on Wednesday, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, following the expiration of a demand […]
UN joins Nigeria in commemorating Armed Forces Remembrance Day in New York
The United Nations and members of the diplomatic corps on Thursday joined Nigeria to pay tribute to fallen heroes at the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, at the commemoration held at the Nigeria House in New York, commended Nigeria for its leadership role in Africa and globally. Mohammed […]
Police intercept explosives, drugs, arrest suspects in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State has intercepted suspected explosive materials and illicit drugs in two separate operations in different parts of metropolitan Local Government Areas of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Friday. He said on Monday, Police Officers attached […]
Police insist bail is free, urge public to report errant officers
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has insisted that bail is free, and called on the public to report any officer asking for money to release a suspect on bail. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in an interview with the News Agency […]
Tinubu pays tribute to Bisi Akande at 87
President Bola Tinubu has sent a special message of tribute to the former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande who clocked 87 on January 16, 2026. Chief Akande is an elder stateman and former governor of Osun State and a close confidant of the president. In the tribute personally write […]
Rivers: Four pro-Fubara lawmakers dump him
Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently withdrew their support from the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara have recounted their decision. They said they are now in support of the impeachment proceedings. The lawmakers, Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo; Peter Abbey, representing Degema Constituency; Barile Nwakoh of Khana […]
Tinubu salutes Rema, Burna Boy, Shallipopi, others as Nigeria shines at 9th Afrima
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes who emerged winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), describing their success as clear proof that Nigeria’s music and creative ecosystem continue to grow and gain global respect. The president praised the artistes for making the country proud on a continental […]
Northern groups plan confab to reflect on 60 years without Sardauna
Northern groups and institutions under the aegis of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) have announced plans to convene a major conference to reflect on the state of the Northern Region, sixty years after the death of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto. The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the ACF, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, […]
Medical emergency forces four astronauts to leave ISS
NASA has bought back four-member astronaut crew to earth due to a medical issue, marking the first such early return in the history of the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts undocked from the ISS aboard a Crew Dragon capsule operated by SpaceX, the company of tech billionaire Elon Musk, NASA live footage showed. […]
Kwankwaso lists conditions for joining APC
The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has clarified that he has not rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that he is cautious due to past experiences. He stated this while addressing party leaders and supporters from Rano and Dawakin Tofa at his residence in Kano on […]
