The United States military has confirmed that a small team of US forces has been dispatched to Nigeria, marking the first official acknowledgement of American troops operating on the ground in the West African nation since US airstrikes last December.…
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Police Command has successfully foiled a cattle rustling operation in Goronyo Local Government Area, recovering a high-powered firearm, ammunition and stolen livestock following a swift, intelligence-driven operation. According to a statement…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency. In a statement issued on Tuesday, EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said operatives of the commission’s Kano Zonal Directorate apprehended the…
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — The Nigerian Press Organisation, NPO, yesterday urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to enact urgent measures to safeguard Nigeria’s journalism ecosystem from the dominance of unregulated global digital platforms. In a strategic position…
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed 30 April for ruling on an application order the final forfeiture of a property traced to the former acting Accountant‑General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to the federal government. The judge, Mohammed…
February 4 is globally recognised as World Cancer Day. It is a day that serves as a universal reminder of the battle against cancer; particularly to advocate for improved prevention, detection and treatment, and to highlight innovative solutions. The theme…
The World Bank has commended President Bola Tinubu’s reform drive, describing Nigeria as a frequent global reference point for reform implementation and results. The bank’s Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, said this on Tuesday while leading a group delegation…
Just a look at the story, a flash went off in my head. At this age one shouldn’t engage in protest writings or spew out materials that hover on malcontent or, in the extreme, frustration. Or are my thoughts simply just…
Kai Havertz scored a late winner as Arsenal edged Chelsea 1–0 at the Emirates Stadium to book their place in the Carabao Cup final, sealing a 4–2 aggregate victory over their London rivals. Tuesday’s win sends Arsenal into their first…
A bus returning from a religious festival in north-east Brazil veered off the road on a curve and overturned on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people, including three children, officials said. The bus had been carrying about 60 people when…