1 hour ago 74 terrorists killed, 130 suspects apprehended in one week — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says troops have killed a total of 74 terrorists, apprehended 130 suspects, and rescued 61 kidnapped hostages in various operations conducted between March 5 and 13. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye disclosed this in a weekly report on ongoing military operations across the country on Friday in Abuja. Read More

Events

3 h. ago Suspected Cult Member Kills Grocery Seller In Osun Over Alleged Demands Of Payment For Drinks

Gunman, suspected to be cult member, Segun Ogunfunmilayo, has been arrested by Osun State Police Command for allegedly shooting a grocery seller in the Ede area of the state. It was gathered that the horrible incident occurred on March 8, 2025, at about 9:00 PM in the Buhari/Ishola area, Ede town. Segun had reportedly bought […] The post Suspected Cult Member Kills Grocery Seller In Osun Over Alleged Demands Of Payment For Drinks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

4 h. ago NAFDAC uncovers syndicate scamming foreign firms with fake documents

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a fraudulent syndicate that has been scamming foreign companies using fake NAFDAC documents. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a press conference held on Friday. The prime suspect, Mr. Ikoro Ifendu, a native of Amamba Village, Abiriba in Ohafia Local Read More

Politics

4 h. ago Court dismisses four Bello Turji‘s associates bail application

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, dismissed the bail applications filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), who is the prosecution of the charge, had made a compelling case against the defendants that releasing them Read More

Politics

5 h. ago Traditional worshippers demand recognition from Plateau government

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Traditional worshippers in Plateau state have urged government at all level to to carry them along in the scheme of things.consider them in the scheme of things. The kingmaker to the Ngo-Long Pankshin traditional stool, Ma-Ajin Pankshin and the Ngo-Long Vel in Plateau state, Nde Monday Tokzakka also demanded for equal […] The post Traditional worshippers demand recognition from Plateau government appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

7 h. ago Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji

Tribune Online Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the bail applications filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji Tribune Online

Politics

8 h. ago Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Capture Gunrunners In Plateau, Kaduna

In Plateau and Kaduna states, troops from the 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN have detained suspected gunrunners and neutralised two kidnappers as part of the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A. They have also recovered weapons and ammunition. Major Samson Zhakom, OPSH’s Media Information Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued on the Nigerian Army’s official […] The post Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Capture Gunrunners In Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

14 h. ago Asama Set To Renovate Strategic Security Outposts In Constituency

Member representing Jos North/Bassa federal constituency of Plateau State, Hon. Daniel Asama, has commenced the renovation of strategic security outposts to ensure the advancement of law and order in the constituency. Our correspondent reports that the development is part of his commitment to strengthening community safety, improving response capacity, and fostering peace within the area. […]

Politics

14 h. ago Rochas Foundation Partners UNIJOS For Educational Advancement 

Former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said his education foundation (Rochas Foundation) will partner with the University of Jos to deepen education in the country. The former governor spoke during the matriculation ceremony for new students of the University of Jos for the 2024/2025 academic session. He said education remains the bedrock of […]

Politics

16 h. ago Cultist shoots Osun grocery seller for demanding payment for drinks

A suspected cultist, Segun Ogunfunmilayo, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command for shooting a grocery seller in the Ede area of the state. Ogunfunmilayo, who allegedly committed the act on March 8, 2025, at about 9:00 pm in the Bihari/Ishola area, Ede, had reportedly bought a bottle of energy drink from the Read More

Politics

17 h. ago Okorocha, UNIJOS VC hail Tinubu over NELFUND, counsels students to take loans

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Ishaya Tanko, and a former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, have urged students to take advantage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Students Loan Scheme, known as the Nigeria Education Loan Fund. Speaking on Wednesday during the  matriculation ceremony of over 10,000 students of the UNIJOS Read More

Politics

17 h. ago Attackers of Ondo communities won’t escape justice, says Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the recent attacks on communities in Akure North Local Government Area, where suspected herdsmen killed several residents. No fewer than 14 people were reportedly shot dead, while many others sustained injuries in the attacks, which occurred last Saturday in the communities Read More

Politics

17 h. ago Emefiele disobeyed Buhari, took naira redesign contract abroad – EFCC

An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chinedu Eneanya, on Thursday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disregarded the directive of former President Muhammadu Buhari to award the 2022 naira redesign to a local contractor. Eneanya, a detective with the EFCC, Read More

Politics

22 h. ago Naira redesign: Emefiele ignored Buhari’s approved design – Witness

A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chinedu Eneanya, on Thursday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disregarded the naira redesign approved by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari and implemented his own version. Eneanya, an EFCC investigator who testified as Principal Witness 7, Read More

Politics

25 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Couple, 2 Others For ‘Impersonating’ Katsina First Lady In N197m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a couple: Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq and Hafsat Kabir Lawal, alongside two others, Abdullahi Bala and Ladani Akindele, before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court for obtaining money by false pretense, money laundering and stealing to the tune of N197,750,000. They were arraigned […]

Politics

26 h. ago 2027: I’m ready to support Peter Obi to recover Nigeria — Gov Bala

Tribune Online 2027: I’m ready to support Peter Obi to recover Nigeria — Gov Bala According to Bala Mohammed, "So, let me say it loud and clear because of those doubting Thomases who might want to preempt what we are doing. Myself as a person I am very ready to work with Peter Obi, we will come together, close ranks and give good governance to the country, we will give vibrant opposition with visions, honesty and accountability. 2027: I’m ready to support Peter Obi to recover Nigeria — Gov Bala Tribune Online

Politics

27 h. ago Plateau Blindness Rate Higher Than National Prevalence — Official

Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong has revealed that blindness rate in the state is about 2.7 percent higher than the 0.7 percent national prevalence rate. Dr. Baamlong stated this during a walk to commemorate this year’s World Glaucoma Week in Jos, the Plateau State capital. According to the commissioner, this year’s theme; […]

Politics

28 h. ago Army Kills Kidnappers, Arrests Gunrunners in Plateau, Kaduna

Troops of the 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN, as part of the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A, have neutralised two kidnappers and arrested suspected gunrunners while recovering arms and ammunition in Plateau and Kaduna states. The Media Information Officer for OPSH, Major Samson Zhakom, disclosed this in a statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s official Read More

Events

32 h. ago 98 persons join 3,590 prisoners on death row list in six months, NCoS acting CG reveals

…Seeks strategic collaboration with police, DSS, EFCC The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Wednesday revealed that the number of prisoners read more 98 persons join 3,590 prisoners on death row list in six months, NCoS acting CG reveals

Events

33 h. ago Troops neutralise kidnappers, nab gunrunners in Kaduna, Plateau

By John Ogunsemore Troops of 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven on the ongoing Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have neutralised two kidnappers and nabbed suspected gunrunners while recovering arms and ammunition in Plateau and Kaduna states. Media Information Officer, Operation Safe Havdn, Major Samson Zhakom disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He disclosed that on […] The post Troops neutralise kidnappers, nab gunrunners in Kaduna, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics