A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress ,ADC, Kola Ologbondiyan, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of fuel subsidy reforms, arguing on Monday that the policy has worsened economic hardship for Nigerians. Ologbondiyan, who spoke on behalf of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, said the removal of the subsidy had significantly increased the cost of
Operation FANSAN YAMMA Troops Intercept Canoes Procured for Terrorist Operations Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by a notorious terrorist kingpin, Shehu Bagewaye, to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas of Zamfara State. The interception followed credible intelligence indicating that
US Court Jail Man Who Used ChatGPT to Plan Bank Robbery 121 Months A 23-year-old man from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for robbing a bank at gunpoint after investigators discovered that he had used ChatGPT to help plan the crime. Deron Lewis-Payne was sentenced on August 13, 2026,
The Osun State Government is facing pressure to intervene in a N15 million financial dispute involving Osun Babes Football Club and Imo Strikers. The dispute centres on an outstanding payment linked to the transfer of an Osun Babes player to Imo Strikers, with the development raising concerns over the financial obligations of the state-owned club.
The reopening of major roads in Niger State has failed to restore full confidence among farmers, traders and transport operators, as recurring attacks, abductions and killings continue to disrupt the movement of people and agricultural produce across parts of the state The situation has raised concerns about the wider impact of insecurity on Niger’s food
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kola Ologbondiyan, has criticized the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal, arguing that the policy is placing increasing pressure on Nigerians and could ultimately have a damaging effect on the administration of President Bola Tinubu Ologbondiyan made the remarks on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday while defending
Kano Drug Task Force Sets Up 9 Committees to Tackle Abuse, Trafficking The Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Trafficking (MATFDAT) in Kano State has inaugurated nine committees as part of efforts to strengthen coordination and intensify the campaign against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. The committees were inaugurated on
Police Rescue 75 Travellers Abducted by Gunmen in Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 travellers, including men, women and children, who were abducted by armed men near Folwaya Village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims, who were travelling in commercial buses, were reportedly intercepted at about 5:30
Alleged Drug Trafficking: FBI Moves to Keep Tinubu-Linked Records Secret The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked a federal court in Washington, D.C., for permission to withhold portions of records relating to an old investigation linked to President Bola Tinubu, citing concerns over sensitive law-enforcement techniques and the safety of individuals. The request
Mutfwang Denies 60:40 Cabinet-Sharing Deal with APC Legacy Group Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has denied reports that he agreed to allocate 40 per cent of government appointments to the All Progressives Congress (APC) legacy group led by former Governor Simon Lalong as part of the terms of his defection to the party. Mutfwang made