A suspected bomb on Christmas night hit Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, wounding about five people, including a couple and their young daughter. The sad incident, which residents suspected to be a bomb explosion, occurred at Yidi (Muslim’s…
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major operational breakthrough with the arrest of two notorious bandits and kidnapping kingpins linked to violent crimes across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara states. The suspects were arrested on Friday, December 19, 2025,…
Gov to forward bill to Imo Assembly for establishment of centre The Imo State Government has confirmed that the postponed 2025 annual Ahiajoku Lecture Series will now take place in the first quarter of next year. It was earlier shifted…
Human rights lawyer and social critic, Dele Farotimi, has strongly criticised recent reports of United States military strikes on ISIS-linked targets in Nigeria, describing the action as a violation of the country’s sovereignty and a reflection of leadership failure. Farotimi…
Amid the ongoing controversy regarding alleged discrepancies in Nigeria’s gazetted tax laws, the National Assembly has ordered the re-gazetting of the tax laws and the issuance of Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the versions duly passed by both chambers. The…
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has announced that it killed “multiple” terrorists in targeted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) camps in Sokoto State. In a statement posted on its website, AFRICOM said the 25 December operation was in coordination…
The first winds of west Africa’s Harmattan dry season are in the air, and Lagos, the economic capital of the continent’s most populous country, is abuzz. It’s “Detty December”, when the city turns into a site of pilgrimage for Nigerians…
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in conjunction with the United States of America, has conducted precision strike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements operating in parts of Northwest Nigeria. Director of Defence Information (DDI), Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba,…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the new leadership of Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory agencies to prioritise domestic refining, energy sovereignty and accelerated production growth as central pillars of sector reforms. The advisory is contained in…
President Donald Trump said Thursday that US forces conducted deadly strikes against Islamic State “Scum” in northwestern Nigeria, and vowed more attacks if the militants keep killing Christians. Without providing details, the commander in chief said “The Department of War…