CAS moves to fast-track delivery of AH-1Z Helicopters in U.S. engagement
Jan. 8, 2026 The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has led a high-level engagement in the United States to fast-track the delivery of 12 AH-1Z…
Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 international organisations
Jan. 8, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of his country from 66 international organisations that “no longer serve American interests”. Marco Rubio,…
Troops raid kidnappers’ hideout, neutralise suspects, recover weapons in Plateau State
Jan. 8, 2026 In a swift operation based on credible intelligence, troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) raided a kidnappers’ hideout on Tuesday, January 6,…
Police bust child trafficking syndicate in Anambra, rescue 33 underage girls
January 8, 2026 The Anambra Police Command has bursted a child trafficking syndicate in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, rescued 33 underage girls and arrested…
Nigeria’s traitor-powered terrorism and the looming danger, by Michael Owhoko
Worried and moved by the unending terrorism in Nigeria, I was recently compelled to investigate the menace, using my crystal ball. From the revelation, some high-ranking individuals are fueling the…
A rejoinder to ‘Bola’s Tax’: When ‘simple logic’ becomes simple misdirection, by Tanimu Yakubu
THE essay you circulated is rhetorically powerful, but its “simplicity” is achieved by subtracting the very provisions that determine the outcome. That is not clarity; it is selective accounting. Let’s…
ICPC rejects Dangote’s request to withdraw petition against ex- NMDPRA boss Ahmed Farouk
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has rejected Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s request to withdraw his petition against Farouk Ahmed, former NMDPRA boss, whom he accused of…
Consumer Alert: Growing menace of adulterated Palm Oil in Nigerian markets; how to identify them, by Libby Offem-Oke
In recent times, adulteration of palm oil has become a serious and widespread issue across major markets in Nigeria, posing health risks to consumers. Unscrupulous operators are deliberately tampering with…
Nestle infant formula recall widens to Africa, the Americas and Asia
January 7, 2026 Nestle’s recall of some batches of infant nutrition products has widened beyond Europe to Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Brazil, China and South Africa, a tally…
Gov. Diri orders compulsory medical check-up on cabinet members
Jan. 7, 2026 Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has directed the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, to ensure that every member of the State Executive Council undergoes compulsory medical…
