The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Abubakar Goni, a self-confessed member of Boko Haram, to 30 years’ imprisonment for his admitted involvement in the proscribed terrorist organisation. Justice Binta Nyako handed down the sentence on Friday after Goni, a native of Daira village in Gubi Local Government Area of Yobe State, acknowledged knowingly
Fulani leaders in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State have reportedly rejected the involvement of the Department of State Services (DSS), Operation Rainbow and local vigilantes in security operations, opting instead for the deployment of military personnel. The position comes amid ongoing security concerns in the area, where community relations and the choice of
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Ulasi, has said it would take an extraordinary effort to prevent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from securing re-election in 2027. Ulasi made the remark while assessing the political landscape ahead of the next general election, suggesting that Tinubu’s position could pose a major challenge to
Sokoto: Troops Overrun Lakurawa Terrorist Enclave, Recover Five Motorcycles Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Special Intervention Battalion 7, operating under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have overrun a suspected Lakurawa terrorist enclave in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, neutralising some terrorists and recovering weapons and
Social media activist VeryDarkMan has accused Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke of maintaining ties with the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that his reported support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid raises questions about his political allegiance. The activist made the allegations in a video posted on his official Instagram account on Thursday, following
Former Kogi West Senator and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dino Melaye, has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas over what he described as the National Assembly’s failure to adequately scrutinise President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Melaye made the allegations on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja, where he
Financial adviser and educator Kalu Aja has criticised the state of infrastructure and public services in Nigeria, saying the country appears to have made little progress in key areas since 1980. Aja made the remark in a post on his X handle on Thursday, where he listed what he described as visible signs of poverty,
Anambra: Troops Arrest Bar Owner, Recover Five Guns in Arms Racketeering Probe Troops of the 82 Division/JTF South-East Operations have arrested a bar owner and recovered five firearms during a follow-up investigation into alleged arms racketeering in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. Security sources disclosed that the operation followed the arrest of Cpl.
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has directed insolvency practitioners operating in Nigeria to renew their registrations and complete the required re-registration process within the stipulated deadline. The commission said the directive was aimed at ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining an updated register of qualified practitioners. It urged affected professionals to submit the necessary
The Federal Government has called on South African authorities to investigate the reported killings of Nigerian nationals and ensure that anyone found responsible is brought to justice. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government expressed concern over what it described as a possible pattern of deliberate attacks on Nigerians amid