Troops Neutralise 12 Terrorists in Borno as Military Sustains Counterinsurgency Push
By: Julian Osamoto Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have killed at least 12 suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters during coordinated operations in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. The offensive, guided by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms of the Air Component Command, enabled precision strikes […]
Tinubu Mourns Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing him as a highly resourceful officer whose reforms left lasting impact on the Nigeria Police Force. In a condolence message to the Nigeria Police Force, as well as Arase’s family, friends and […]
Enugu East Endorses Governor Mbah as Sole 2027 Candidate
By Chinedu Echianu A political consensus is emerging in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 governorship election as a coalition is growing for the sole reason of re-electing Governor Peter Mbah. In this vein, political heavyweights, professionals, traditional rulers, and grassroots organizations in Enugu East Senatorial District have unanimously adopted Mbah as their sole candidate. […]
Nigeria Crush Sierra Leone in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women’s Cricket Team, fondly known as the Female Yellow Greens, opened their campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Windhoek, Namibia, with a resounding statement of intent, recording a dominant 96-run victory over Sierra Leone on Saturday. Put in to bat after Sierra Leone won the […]
NRC MD Apologizes to Female Journalist, Commits to Gender Inclusion
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has publicly apologized to Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) journalist, Comrade Ladi Bala, following a verbal assault incident during coverage of the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council […]
Reps Leadership Demands Implementation of Constituency Projects
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that constituency projects nominated by lawmakers will be implemented despite fiscal challenges. House Spokesman, Representative Akin Rotimi Jr., who said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, noted that the leadership has been engaging the Minister of Finance through the Appropriations Committees to resolve […]
Former IGP Solomon Arase Dies at 69
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of its 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police and former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, CFR, (Rtd.). He passed away in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness. He was 69. The […]
Speaker Abbas Orders Probe of National Assembly Recruitment Exercise
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has directed the House Committee on Public Service Matters to investigate the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). House Spokesman, Representative Akin Rotimi Jr., stated this in a statement on Sunday saying though the recruitment was not handled by […]
House of Reps Refutes Division Claims Under Speaker Abbas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has dismissed reports suggesting cracks within its ranks, declaring that the 10th Assembly remains united under the leadership of Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. In a statement on Sunday in reaction to a Leadership Newspaper publication of August 30, the House described the report as misleading, warning against elevating casual […]
Customs Boss, Adewale Adeniyi Bags Abuja All Stars Veteran Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has been conferred with the prestigious Abuja All Stars Veteran International Award for Excellence in Leadership, in recognition of his exemplary leadership, visionary reforms, and consistent support for sports development in Nigeria. The honour was presented on Saturday at the grand finale of the 2025 […]