Anambra: Court Remands Eight Pastors Over Alleged Fake Miracles
The Homeland Security Special Court sitting in Awka, Anambra, on Friday, remanded eight pastors in a custodial centre over alleged involvement in staging fake miracles, popularly known as “arrangee”…
U.S. Unveils $240m Humanitarian Lifeline For Nigeria, Other Crisis-hit Nations
The United States has announced more than $240 million in humanitarian and disaster-response funding for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to support vulnerable populations affected by conflicts, disease outbreaks, natural disasters…
Military Unleashes Nationwide Offensive, Scores of Terrorists Killed
The Nigerian military has recorded fresh successes in its ongoing nationwide offensive against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes, neutralising scores of terrorists, arresting dozens of suspects and rescuing…
DHQ Demands Stronger Protection for Schools After Oyo and Borno Kidnappings
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has called on schools nationwide to strengthen security measures following the recent abductions of pupils in Oyo and Borno states, warning that the safety of children…
“You could lose SAN status,” Wike warns Turaki amid deepening PDP rift
Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a sharp warning to the Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), cautioning that individuals spreading what…
Oyo Police Arrest Six Alleged Informants in Ahoro-Esiele School Kidnap Probe; Main Suspects Still at Large
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested six suspected local informants and couriers linked to the recent Ahoro‑Esiele, Oriire LGA school abductions after tracing telephone conversations between the suspects and…
Court Adjourns Blessing CEO’s Bail Plea Over N36m Fraud Charges
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday reserved ruling on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka,…
Zenith Bank Marks World Environment Day with Two-Day Clean-up in Lagos
Zenith Bank Plc observed World Environment Day 2026 with a two-phase clean-up campaign in Lagos this week, mobilising staff and partnering with state agencies to clear streets and waterways…
Ododo launches elite police unit to tackle rising violent crime in Lokoja
The government of Kogi State in north-central Nigeria has launched a new police tactical formation aimed at strengthening its response to violent crime and worsening insecurity across the state. Governor…
DSS intercepts suspected ISWAP medical supply convoy in Borno forest operation
Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), working alongside forest guards, says it has intercepted a large consignment of medical supplies believed to be destined for fighters of the Islamic State…
