Fresh Airstrikes Kill 103 Terrorists in Borno, Adamawa – Military
By Julian Osamoto The Nigerian military says airstrikes targeting Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno and Adamawa states has killed 103 terrorists and destroyed several logistics facilities between October 10 and 18, 2026. The operations were conducted by the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, through seven intelligence-led precision airstrikes […]
Prof Sulaiman Expands NILDS Departments From 4 to 13
By: Julian Osamoto The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has highlighted the Institute’s expansion in training, research and institutional capacity as evidence of how strategic leadership can strengthen democratic governance. Prof Sulaiman explained that NILDS expanded from four operational departments to 13, increased its annual training […]
EU Plans £20m Defence Support for Nigerian Armed Forces
By Zainab Bakare The European Union is planning £20 million in defence assistance for Nigeria’s Armed Forces under the European Peace Facility, with a technical delegation expected in Abuja in November to agree on delivery arrangements. The development is discussed when the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Gautier […]
Nass Backs NILDS Training, Rejects Meritless Promotion
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has opposed staff promotions influenced by external considerations rather than merit, insisting that personnel training should be handled by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS). The position was made known by the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Kamoru Ogunlana, during a three-day retreat for top […]
Oba of Benin Honours Remi Tinubu With Ikele Coral Beads
By Zainab Bakare The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has decorated Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, with the prestigious Benin traditional coral beads known as Ikele. The First Lady received the honour during a courtesy visit to the palace in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. According to a statement from the […]
Private Jet Loses Door Mid-Air, Lands Safely in Abuja
By Zainab Bakare A private jet operated by Triton Aviation has made an emergency landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after losing a door mid-air shortly after take-off. The CL60 aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI, was heading to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Thursday when the crew declared a Mayday emergency […]
Police Remove Rivers DPO Over Cultists’ Renovation of Outpost
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Rivers State Police Command has removed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Abuloma Division and the officer overseeing the Abuloma Police Outpost following reports that suspected cultists renovated the facility. The Command also ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the renovation and the alleged visit by the […]
Nigeria Leads ECOWAS Push to Restore Ties with Sahel States
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has joined renewed diplomatic efforts to rebuild ties between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), as regional leaders seek a common framework for cooperation following the withdrawal of three Sahel countries from the bloc. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador […]
Makinde Raises LAUTECH Hospital Cleaners’ Salaries to ₦80,000
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has increased the monthly salaries of cleaners at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, from ₦15,000 to ₦80,000. The increase followed an appeal by the cleaners during the governor’s visit to the hospital on Thursday. Makinde’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, announced the […]
Customs, Police Deepen Collaboration Against Smuggling
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, has called for stronger cooperation with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to combat smuggling and cross-border crimes. The Acting Comptroller of FOU Zone A, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, made the call during a familiarisation visit to the Lagos […]