Air Strike Kills Over 40 ISWAP Fighters, Destroys Vehicles in Borno A military air strike on an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) position in Badu village, south of Gudumbali in Borno State, reportedly killed more than 40 fighters and destroyed two vehicles and about 20 motorcycles, according to a preliminary intelligence assessment. Security sources
Fake Agency: Court Strikes Out Eight-Count Forgery Charge Against Adeyemi The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out an eight-count forgery charge against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who was accused of presenting himself as the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Justice Mohammed Umar terminated further proceedings in the case on
Army Expands to 12 Divisions as Shaibu Advocates Multi-Domain Warfare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger joint operations, intelligence sharing and multi-domain integration to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security challenges as the Nigerian Army expands its force structure from eight to 12 divisions. Shaibu made the call on
Ogun PDP Candidate Adebutu Vows to Challenge Omission from INEC List The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, has vowed to challenge the omission of his name from the final list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging his supporters to remain calm. Adebutu, in a
Tinubu to Politicians: Show Nigerians How You’ll Fund Your Promises President Bola Tinubu has challenged politicians seeking to lead Nigeria to disclose the financial implications of their campaign promises, explain how they intend to fulfil them and demonstrate their long-term sustainability. Tinubu said government commitments must be supported by credible implementation plans and sustainable funding
FRSC Mourns Ex-Corps Marshal Dauda Ali Biu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of its former Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu, describing his passing as a significant loss to the organisation, the road safety community and Nigeria. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, conveyed the condolences in a statement
Houthi Strike Hits Riyadh Airport Again, Kills One, Injures 11 A fresh Houthi attack struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11 others, a day after a deadly assault forced the suspension of operations at the Saudi Arabian airport. The latest attack marked a further escalation in the
US Flags Nigeria Over Child Soldiers, Baby Factories, Complicity in Human Trafficking The United States government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s response to human trafficking, citing alleged official complicity, inadequate protection for victims and the recruitment and use of child soldiers by non-state armed groups. The concerns were outlined in the 2026 Trafficking in Persons
The Kwankwasiyya movement has announced plans to take further action following the disqualification of the New Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State. The development has raised fresh concerns about the party’s participation in the forthcoming governorship election, with the movement weighing its options over the decision. Speaking on Arise Television, Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson
Political analyst and former Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) chairman, Sam Amadi, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the economy, insisting that tackling corruption should take priority over debates surrounding fuel subsidy. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, Amadi charged the government to address corruption first before discussing fuel subsidies. Amadi