Airstrike: NAF orders probe into alleged civilian casualties in Niger
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has ordered an immediate investigation into reports of alleged civilian casualties following an air operation conducted on Jan. 25 in Kurigi Village, Kontokoro District, Mariga…
Gunmen kidnap pregnant woman in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of a pregnant woman at Ayede Community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the…
Court sentences security guard to life imprisonment for raping nurse
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday sentenced a security guard, Emmanuel Buchi, to life imprisonment for raping a 37-year-old nurse (name withheld) in a school clinic….
Man arrested for unlawful possession of suspected explosive materials in Zamfara
Operatives of the Task Force on Illegal Mining of the command has arrested a suspect in connection with unlawful possession of suspected explosive materials. In a statement by DSP Yazid…
Foremost entrepreneur, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, passes at 93
The family of foremost business mogul Otunba Adekunle Ojora has announced his passing. He died Wednesday morning at 93. Below is the statement: With total submission to the will of…
FG approves N2bn for laboratories, research
The Federal Government has approved the sum of N2 billion in the 2026 budget for the establishment of standard laboratories. The aim is to address critical gaps in scientific research…
2026 Commonwealth Games: Nigerian cyclists to train in Manchester ahead of games
The National Sports Commission (NSC), Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) and British Cycling Association have agreed on a collaborative framework to prepare Team Nigeria cyclists for the 2026 Commonwealth Games…
APC welcomes Plateau Governor as other parties’ structures collapse into ruling party
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a historic political milestone with the formal reception of His Excellency, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, into the party, a development…
Police arrests 2 dismissed Army officers over alleged robbery, recover exhibits
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested two dismissed officers of the Nigerian Army for alleged armed robbery, recovered three vehicles and motorcycle. The command’s spokesman, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka,…
When blunders become the signature of a government: The case of President Tinubu’s communication and media team
By Usman Abdulkadir Taleeki This week, my column examines an issue that has become increasingly visible and troubling: the persistent failures of Nigeria’s government in communicating effectively with its citizens….
