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Troops rescue 53 hostages and dismantle ISWAP roadblock in Borno

Soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai dismantled an ISWAP roadblock near Buratai in Borno, freeing 53 trapped civilians and recovering eight vehicles the insurgents had seized.

Borno shortlists 40 ex-Boko Haram terrorists for army recruitment

The Borno government has put 40 former Boko Haram terrorists forward for Nigerian Army recruitment, alarming officers who question their documents and battlefield loyalty.

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Aisha Yesufu vows to fight Peter Obi if he seeks a second presidential term

Activist Aisha Yesufu says she will fight Peter Obi if he wins the presidency and tries to serve beyond a single term.

Rights group says 1,402 Nigerian Christians were killed or abducted in 96 days

A Nigerian rights group says terrorists killed or abducted 1,402 Christians in just 96 days, from New Year's Day through Easter Monday.

Wike’s ‘Shoot’ Comment Triggers Backlash as Okinbaloye Rejects Intimidation

KEY POINTS FCT Minister Nyesom Wike sparked outrage after saying he would “shoot” Channels...

PDP 2023 Kebbi Governorship Candidate Aminu Bande Resigns Party Membership

KEY POINTS Former PDP governorship candidate in Kebbi, Aminu Bande (Rtd), has resigned from...

Tinubu to Commission Opebi–Mende Link Bridge as Lagos Moves to Ease Traffic Gridlock

KEY POINTS President Tinubu will inaugurate the Opebi–Mende Link Bridge in Lagos this week. ...

MAN warns US-Iran conflict could shut Nigerian factories

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria warned Monday that the US-Iran conflict is pushing energy and freight costs to levels that could force factory shutdowns across Nigeria.

EU Partners Nigeria’s 3MTT Programme to Scale Digital Skills and Launch Talent Network

The European Union has partnered with Nigeria's 3MTT Programme to scale digital skills training and connect talent to real employment opportunities

Tinubu Orders Surveillance Cameras, Deploys Troops After Plateau Killings

KEY POINTS Tinubu ordered installation of over 5,000 surveillance cameras in Plateau after the...

Tinubu Appoints Shu’aibu Aliyu as PTDF Executive Secretary

KEY POINTS President Tinubu appointed Shu’aibu Aliyu as PTDF executive secretary, replacing Ahmed Aminu...

Gunmen Abduct Federal Ministry of Health Driver in Abuja Midnight Raid

KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted Sunday Ani, a Federal Ministry of Health driver, from Grow...

Bandits Kill Two, Abduct 11 Residents in Sokoto Village Night Raid

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits attacked Malamawar Yari village in Sokoto, killing two residents and...

Mutfwang Meets Tinubu Over Plateau Killings

KEY POINTS Governor Caleb Mutfwang met President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to discuss the...

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Troops rescue 53 hostages and dismantle ISWAP roadblock in Borno

Soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai dismantled an ISWAP roadblock near Buratai in Borno, freeing 53 trapped civilians and recovering eight vehicles the insurgents had seized.

Borno shortlists 40 ex-Boko Haram terrorists for army recruitment

The Borno government has put 40 former Boko Haram terrorists forward for Nigerian Army recruitment, alarming officers who question their documents and battlefield loyalty.

State police push shifts to governors and state lawmakers

After the Senate and House passed the state police bill, Nigeria's 36 state assemblies must now decide whether the long-debated policing reform finally becomes law.

Nigeria signals fresh review of N70,000 minimum wage

Nigeria's government says it will reassess the N70,000 minimum wage soon, arguing that the figure no longer reflects the rising cost of living nationwide.