Ogun: Army confirms soldier, four hostages killed in foiled kidnapping attempt
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a soldier and four hostages during a foiled kidnapping attempt targeting Chinese expatriates at Magbon Village in Mowe area of Ogun. Maj….
Cholera outbreak in Borno kills 74, infects thousands since May
A cholera outbreak that began in early May in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state has killed at least 74 people and infected over 7,800, overwhelming health facilities, aid group Médecins Sans…
TikTok removes 4m videos, disrupts 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria — Report
TikTok says it removed more than four million videos and interrupted over 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria in the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of efforts to strengthen safety…
Senate targets quick passage of state police bill
The Senate has resolved to accelerate the constitutional amendment process for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele,…
IATA urges ECOWAS member-states to implement 25% reduction in aviation taxes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) members to implement the proposed 25 per cent reduction in aviation taxes and charges. IATA’s…
EFCC Moves to Re-arraign National Assembly Directors for Alleged N337m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday sought to re-arraign the trio of Aishatu Bappa El-Nafaty, Mamud Alhaji Abubakar and Igba Ityoakura Joseph before Justice Muhammed Zubairu of…
Oyo Govt demolishes building used as kidnappers’ hideout
The Oyo State Government has demolished the three-bedroom bungalow where kidnappers held hostage Mrs. Busayo Adelabu John-Paul and her twin sons in Ibadan. Mrs. Adelabu John-Paul and the twins, the…
B-r-e-a-k-i-n-g: Warri–Itakpe train derails, 4 coaches capsize
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says its Warri–Itakpe Train Service has derailed, with four coaches capsizing. The Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said in a statement in Lagos…
How South Africa’s Xenophobic Attacks Doused Anti-Nigerian Agitation in Ghana — NUTAG
Nigerian traders in Ghana say the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against foreigners in South Africa has brought a relief to their community in the country. The President of Nigeria…
Police nabs eight foreign nationals over alleged staged abduction in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun says it has arrested eight foreign nationals allegedly involved in staging fake abductions to extort money from the relatives of their victims residing abroad. The…