Troops arrest suspected armourer in Imo
Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) South-East, Operation UDO KA, have arrested a suspected armourer and logistics courier linked to attacks on oil installations and security personnel in Imo State. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement on its verified Facebook and X Handles on Thursday. It said the operation was conducted by […]
FG applauds suspension of strike by teachers in Oyo
The Federal Government has expressed delight over the suspension of strike embarked by teachers in Oyo, describing the development as a victory for dialogue and a step toward restoring uninterrupted learning. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the suspension followed sustained engagement among the Federal Ministry of Education, the Oyo State Government […]
Man docked for alleged cyberbullying, kidnap threats
A 19-year-old man, Aliyu Saidu, was on Thursday docked in a Life Camp Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for allegedly sending offensive messages to a woman and threatening to kidnap her. The police charged Saidu. who lives in Dutse Alhaji, Abuja with criminal intimidation, harassment, cyber stalking, cyberbullying and extortion. The defendant however, pleaded […]
Woman, 29, in court over defamation of character
A 29-year-old woman, Mrs Namonday John, was on Thursday arraigned in an Upper Area Court in Pankshin, Plateau, over an allegation of criminal defamation of character. John, a businesswoman and resident of Nerot in Pankshin, was docked on a one-count-charge of criminal defamation of character, contrary to Section 372 of the Plateau Penal Code […]
Fintiri expresses confidence in NSCDC’s capacity to maintaining peace, security
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has expressed confidence in the capacity of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to maintaining peace and security in Adamawa. He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the corps in carrying out its constitutional mandate. The governor gave the assurance when the new Adamawa NSCDC […]
NUC approves unbundling of UNN Mass Comm programme
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the unbundling of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) into five new undergraduate programmes with effect from the 2026/2027 academic session. This is contained in statement issued on Thursday in Nsukka by Mr Inya Egwu, the acting Public Relations Officer of UNN. According […]
Court affirms Mark-led leadership of ADC, dismisses Abejide’s suit
There is a final relieve for the Sen. David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday affirmed his leadership of the party. Justice Musa Liman, in a judgment, also dismissed the suit filed by a member of the House of Representatives Leke Abejide challenging […]
Tinubu flags off Akwanga–Maiduguri superhighway
Vows to connect the country through modern roads President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape with the flag-off of Section I of the Akwanga–Kaduna–Jos segment of the 700-kilometre Akwanga–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri Superhighway, describing it as another milestone under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The President, who was […]
Onanuga writes on Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew and the fictitious Presidential Economic Advisory Council
By Bayo Onanuga We are aware of the public interest in the matter of a man called Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who has been parading himself as the director-general of a fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council cum Presidential Economic Advisory Council. The office of the Chief of Staff to the President first blew the […]
Spotify, Afro Nation partner to promote Afrobeats globally
Spotify has partnered with Afro Nation Portugal as the festival’s official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner for the 2026 edition. The company said in a statement on Wednesday that the move is aimed at bringing the event to global audiences through its platform. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collaboration will […]
