Military kills 156 terrorists, nabs 146 suspects in 1 week – DHQ
Jan. 16, 2025 The Defence Headquarters says troops have in the last one week, neutralised 156 terrorists, apprehended 464 suspects and rescued 181 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the…
253 victims rescued in Borno in 2024 – NAPTIP
Jan. 16, 2025 Maiduguri Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it rescued 253 victims of human trafficking and other related offences…
Dozens of migrants may have drowned in attempt to cross to Spain – NGO says
January 16, 2025 As many as 50 migrants, many of them Pakistanis, may have drowned in the latest deadly wreck involving people trying to make the crossing from West Africa…
Alleged diversion of $345,000: Court orders arrest of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo’s manager
Jan. 16, 2025 A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday granted a warrant of arrest against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye granted…
CBN Launches DocFlow, MDA Naira Payment Solutions
January 16, 2025 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched two transformative initiatives, the Document Flow (DocFlow) System and the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) Naira Payment Solution. According…
Alleged $9.6bn P&ID scam: I’ve no witness to call – Briton tells court
Jan. 16, 2025 The British national, Mr James Nolan, who jumped bail in the ongoing trial linked to alleged 9.6 billion dollars Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Ltd scandal, on…
Troops arrest 18 suspected kidnappers, gunrunners, rescues 18 victims
Jan. 16, 2025 Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, have arrested 18 suspected kidnappers, bandits and gunrunners in Plateau and…
NDLEA apprehends 546 suspects, secures 46 convictions in Oyo in 2024
Jan. 16, 2025 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, apprehended 546 suspects over alleged dealing in illicit drugs between January and December 2024. The NDLEA Commander…
Influx of foreign fighters reinforcing terrorist attacks in N/East, N/West – DHQ
Jan. 16, 2025 The Defence Headquarters has attributed the recent resurgence of terrorist attacks in North East and North West to alleged influx of foreign fighters providing reinforcement to local…
FG replies Sanusi: We don’t need your stamp of approval
The Federal Government notes the recent remarks by His Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, regarding the economic reforms introduced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, at a public event…