Tinubu orders Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi over schoolgirls’ kidnapping
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State following the abduction of 24 schoolgirls, instructing him to remain there and oversee efforts to secure their release.
ISWAP kills police officer in Yobe attack
Suspected ISWAP fighters attacked a police formation in Geidam, Yobe State, killing one officer, burning two patrol vehicles and escaping with another after a 45-minute onslaught, according to security sources.
Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment after Justice James Omotosho convicted him on all seven terrorism charges, ruling that he used broadcasts to threaten violence and ordering that he not be held in Kuje prison.
Bandits demand N100m RANSOM per victim in Kwara church abduction
Bandits have reportedly demanded N100 million for each abducted victim seized from Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Igan, Ekiti LGA of Kwara State, with families confirming that kidnappers have begun contacting relatives using the victims’ phones.
Jonathan warns democracy is being ‘suffocated’ by political misconduct
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned that Nigeria’s democracy is being “suffocated” by reckless political conduct, a sentiment echoed during an event where President Tinubu praised him and said the nation’s democracy stands because of leaders like him.
Niger Police arrest suspected cattle rustling syndicate members
The Niger State Police Command has arrested three suspects alleged to be involved in receiving and selling cattle rustled from Ibeto in Mariga LGA, following recent thefts of livestock moved across state lines.
Naira mixed as parallel market strengthens, official rate slips
The naira appreciated to N1,470/$ at the parallel market on Thursday from N1,475/$, but weakened to N1,459.95/$ in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.
South-South leaders seek decentralised security approach
Stakeholders in the South-South region have called for decentralised security management, enhanced community collaboration and stronger intelligence sharing to tackle rising insecurity, with Governor Siminalayi Fubara urging unified efforts to stabilise the region.
FCT Police officer killed while foiling kidnap attempt
A policeman was killed in Guto Village, Bwari Area Council, during an operation by FCT Police Command officers to stop an attempted kidnapping by about 30 armed men who invaded the community.
Ogun Police arrest man fleeing with wife’s corpse on motorcycle
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Godonu Lowe, who was fleeing Omolende village with the corpse of his wife tied inside a sack on a motorcycle after allegedly killing her.
ASUU, Federal Government set for critical meeting as ultimatum expires
ASUU and the Federal Government will meet next week to conclude renegotiation efforts as the union’s one-month ultimatum expires, with the NEC scheduled to convene afterward to decide the next line of action, including possible industrial action.
ADC BoT faction rejects David Mark coalition and warns members
A faction of the ADC Board of Trustees has rejected the David Mark-led coalition as illegitimate, accusing high-profile politicians of infiltrating the party and warning members against engaging with figures like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.
US lawmaker says Tinubu government ‘not doing enough’ on insecurity
US Congressman Bill Huizenga has accused the Tinubu administration of failing to act decisively against Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, saying Christians, moderate Muslims and others are being terrorised while the government “is sitting back and not doing enough.”
Udenta blames Police for PDP factional crisis
Political figure Udenta O. Udenta has blamed the Nigerian Police for enabling the factional takeover of the PDP Secretariat, following clashes between rival groups dispersed with gunshots and teargas.
Omah Lay warns that prayers alone won’t save Nigeria
Afrobeats artiste Omah Lay has argued that Nigeria’s problems cannot be solved by prayers alone, saying, “NO JESUS, NO ALLAH, NO PRAYER IS SAVING US… NOTHING CHANGES UNTIL WE WAKE TF UP,” amid rising insecurity nationwide.
Yemi Alade recounts sexual harassment by music executives
Singer Yemi Alade has revealed that she faced frequent sexual harassment from music executives early in her career, saying she succeeded only after choosing to “stop walking through the doors and start breaking down the walls.”
Super Eagles rise to 38th in FIFA World Ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed three spots to 38th globally and remain fifth in Africa, buoyed by their 4-1 win over Gabon and a draw with DR Congo counted in FIFA’s latest ranking update.
NPFL moves Katsina United’s home games to Ilorin
The NPFL has ordered Katsina United to play the rest of their home matches in Ilorin following previous crowd trouble, while Remo Stars assistant coach Sulaiman Folarin praised his team’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Kano Pillars.