In a major victory against banditry, the Nigerian Army has successfully rescued 21 kidnapped victims, including four Chinese nationals, following a coordinated security operation across Kwara and Kogi States. The daring rescue took place on October 17, 2025, under the command of troops from 2 Division/Sector 3 Operation FANSAN YAMA, in collaboration with the 12…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 16-count money laundering charge against former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son Abdulaziz Malami, and Hajia Bashir Asabe, an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties Limited. According to court documents, the charges form the first batch in a three-series…
In a decisive move to sanitize Nigeria’s mining sector, operatives of the Mining Marshals, a specialized unit of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have conducted a major raid in Saki, Oyo State, targeting illegal mining operations. The operation led to the shutdown of multiple unlawful mineral extraction sites and the flushing out…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has approved the full restoration of History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s education sector. For the first time in decades, History will now be taught from Primary 1 through Junior Secondary School (JSS3), while Senior Secondary School (SSS1–3)…
Emmanuel Umoh found guilty of stabbing 500-level Engineering student to death in 2020. Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – A State High Court in Uyo has sentenced a church pastor to death by hanging for the murder of a 500-level Civil Engineering student of the University of Uyo. The convict, Emmanuel Umoh, was the Resident Pastor…
Tension spreads to border towns as security situation unfolds in Ekiti LGA. Koro, Kwara State – Tension is high in Koro community, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, following an armed attack by suspected bandits on Monday. Reports from the area confirm that at least one person has been killed, with the number of…
Studio owner reports incident after discovering bodies; no visible signs of violence observed. Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has provided new details surrounding the deaths of four gospel artistes at a studio in the Ajah area, confirming that the studio owner reported the incident after discovering their bodies. According to police statements,…
Egbe youths, under the umbrella of Egbe Mekun, have paid a condolence visit to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Egbe Police Division. The visit followed the recent attack in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, where three police officers lost their lives in the line of duty. During the visit, the…
Kunle Afolayan’s Comments Spark Industry Debate as Toyin Abraham’s Management Responds Recent comments by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan on box office earnings have continued to generate conversations across the Nigerian film industry, prompting a response from the management of actress and producer Toyin Abraham. Mr Afolayan had reportedly suggested that some producers make as little as…
Former VP warns of health risks, calls for bail or clear disclosure of holding agency. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, demanding transparency regarding which security agency is holding him and under what authority. In…
