Nigerian army general killed in overnight assault on base – Military sources say
Islamist militant groups Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched coordinated overnight attacks on multiple locations in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, killing an army general and several…
Code of Conduct Bureau secures first international asset forfeiture in London
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has secured its first-ever international asset forfeiture involving a high-value property in the UK. The bureau disclosed this major anti-corruption milestone in a statement…
EFCC Busts “Yahoo Academy” in FCT, Nabs 31 Suspects
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, April 9, 2026 arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at an internet fraud academy, situated in Becki Estate,…
FG secures £746m to upgrade Apapa, Tin Can Island Ports
The Federal Government has secured 746 million pounds for the modernisation of the Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega…
Court sentences Boko Haram terrorist to death by hanging
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced a Boko Haram terrorist, Auwalu Samaila, to death by hanging. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, convicted and sentenced Samaila to…
Court Sentences Insurgency Victim to 9 Years for Concealing Terrorist Activities, Orders Immediate Release
Kolo was convicted by Justice Peter Lifu for failing to inform relevant authorities of the activities of the insurgents. He told the court that he was a victim of…
Alleged N3.6Bn Fraud: EFCC Appeals Acquittal of NNDC Director, Omatsuli, Three Others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed a notice of appeal before the Court of Appeal, Lagos seeking the setting aside of the judgment of Justice Daniel Osiagor…
FG inaugurates committee on proposed 4,000km high-speed rail project
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Technical Committee to review proposals for a 4,000-Kilo Metre integrated gas power and high-speed rail project aimed at linking major economic corridors across the…
Several soldiers killed in yet another terrorists’ attack on military facility
With renewed zeal, terrorists have upped their evil game against Nigeria, the latest being the raid of a military base in Bornu early Thursday which left several soldiers, one suspected…
8% of Nigerians Living with Diabetes as NCD Deaths Hit Alarming 30% Annually
Dr. Alayo Sopekan, National Coordinator, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Division, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says eight per cent of Nigeria’s population is currently living with diabetes. He added…
