1 hour ago Military Arrests 16 Officers Over Indiscipline, Service Violations

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) announced on Saturday that it has arrested 16 officers over alleged acts of indiscipline and violations of Service regulations. Preliminary findings indicated that the officers’ actions were linked to frustrations over repeated failures in promotion examinations and concerns about stalled career progression. In a statement, the Director of Defence […]

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1 hour ago Military Arrests 16 Officers For Indiscipline, Repeatedly Failing Promotional Exams, Breaching Other Regulations

The Military High Command on Saturday announced the arrest of 16 officers over alleged acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. According to Nigerian Tribune, the disclosure was made in a statement released to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brigadier General Tukur Gusau. According to the statement, preliminary […] The post Military Arrests 16 Officers For Indiscipline, Repeatedly Failing Promotional Exams, Breaching Other Regulations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago VIDEO: Why I’ve never tried convincing my Christian wife to convert to Islam — Tinubu

Tribune Online VIDEO: Why I’ve never tried convincing my Christian wife to convert to Islam — Tinubu Speaking on Saturday at the funeral service of Nana Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwada, Tinubu said his marriage to a Christian pastor has VIDEO: Why I’ve never tried convincing my Christian wife to convert to Islam — Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 h. ago I’m now Tinubu’s son, APC national chairman declares at mother’s funeral

Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday delivered a heartfelt speech at his mother’s funeral, read more I’m now Tinubu’s son, APC national chairman declares at mother’s funeral

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3 h. ago In Jos, Tinubu preaches love, unity as APC chairman buries mother

From Jude Owuamanam Jos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that no nation progresses without love and unity. Speaking at the funeral mass of late Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the national chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC) Prof Nentawe Yilwatda held at Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) headquarters Church Jos, Plateau state on Saturday, […] The post In Jos, Tinubu preaches love, unity as APC chairman buries mother appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kano AG insists withdrawal of police at Independence parade ground exposed Gov Yusuf to security threat

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, AbdulKarim Maude, Saturday, insisted the withdrawal of the police at the Independence Day parade ground in the state constituted a security risk. In a statement by the Director General, Media and Publicity, to the Governor Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Attorney General accused […] The post Kano AG insists withdrawal of police at Independence parade ground exposed Gov Yusuf to security threat appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 16 Officers to face Court Martial for indiscipline, breach of service regulations – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ), said 16, military officers arrested over issues of indiscipline and breach of service regulations would face a General Court Martial(GCM), Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, who made this known, said Some of the apprehended officers had been under jurisdiction for various offences, either awaiting or undergoing […] The post 16 Officers to face Court Martial for indiscipline, breach of service regulations – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Political Leadership Key To Ending Boko Haram Insurgency – Ex

Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (rtd), has said political leadership must take full ownership of the war against Boko Haram insurgency and wider insecurity in Nigeria. He stressed that the conflict cannot be won by military force alone. Irabor made this known on Friday, during an interview with Arise Television while discussing […] The post Political Leadership Key To Ending Boko Haram Insurgency – Ex-CDS Irabor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Omisore Declares Intention To Run For Osun Governorship In 2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. Omisore, who also served as a former Deputy Governor of the state, made the announcement in a statement shared on his official X handle. Omisore made the announcement on Saturday,  […] The post Omisore Declares Intention To Run For Osun Governorship In 2026 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago State congress: C’River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Venatius Ikem has decried the conflicting correspondences from the party headquarters following the state congress of the party. The state chairman who decried the development said such an action aims to mislead members and weaken the unity of the party. “We […] The post State congress: C’River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago State congress: Cross River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Venatius Ikem has decried the conflicting correspondences from the party headquarters following the state congress of the party. The state chairman who decried the development said such an action aims to mislead members and weaken the unity of the party. “We […] The post State congress: Cross River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Governor Aliyu Approves N293m Relief, Food Aid For Banditry Victims In Sokoto

The Sokoto State Government has distributed cash and food items worth N293 million to victims of bandit attacks and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Isa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas. Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced the intervention on Friday, through a statement by his Director General of Media, Abubakar Bawa. This was during a condolence […] The post Governor Aliyu Approves N293m Relief, Food Aid For Banditry Victims In Sokoto appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 16 Soldiers Arrested, Face Trial For Alleged Breach Of Service Regulations

No fewer than 16 military personnel have been arrested over allegations bordering on indiscipline and breach of service regulations. Acting Director, Defence Information Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement, said the arrest of the 16 offenders was a routine military exercise to maintain order and discipline. According to Gusau, investigations revealed that the arrested personnels’ […]

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6 h. ago Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ),  said troops fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country arrested about 450 terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals in the month of September. The DHQ, also said that 39 terrorists surrendered to troops at various theater of  operations while 180 kidnapped victims were rescued during […] The post Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago EFCC arrests Kaduna fuel station manager over alleged N500m fraud

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Abdulazeez Gbadebo, a station read more EFCC arrests Kaduna fuel station manager over alleged N500m fraud

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9 h. ago Osun ALGON promises to recall sacked workers, offset traditional rulers’ arrears

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has promised to re-engage the 1,500 teachers employed by the former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola but sacked by the administration of Ademola Adeleke. The association reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots governance, assuring that the legally recognized All Progressives Congress […] The post Osun ALGON promises to recall sacked workers, offset traditional rulers’ arrears appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Troops Arrest 450 Suspected Terrorists, Rescue 180 Hostages In September — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops on internal operations in September, arrested 450 suspected terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals and rescued 180 hostages. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in a statement on Saturday, said troops also received 39 surrendered repentant terrorists and recovered stolen crude worth N112,175,220.00 during the […]

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11 h. ago Alia Administration Launches State IDP Policy, Pledges Durable Solutions As Benue Moves From Relief To Recovery

In a move, civil society and humanitarian partners are hailing as a turning point for conflict and disaster affected communities, the Benue State Government on Tuesday formally launched its long awaited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Policy, a comprehensive framework intended to shift the state’s response from short-term relief to durable solutions that restore dignity, livelihoods […]

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12 h. ago Sanae Takaichi Set To Become Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister

She was elected president of the Liberal Democratic Party after winning a runoff vote against the telegenic but inexperienced Shinjiro Koizumi, the son of a former premier. The post Sanae Takaichi Set To Become Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago INEC Chairman Selection Should Be Democratic – Amnesty Int’l

Amnesty International has called for democratic reforms in the process of selecting the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other key judicial appointments in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Lokoja, Comrade Sunday Jatto, the Kogi State Director of Amnesty International, suggested that human rights organizations and the Nigerian Bar Association […]

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