The Nigerian Army High Command has debunked the misleading report by an online media alleging that the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu raised an alarm over rising cases of pipeline vandalism during his recent visit to 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in…
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has significantly expanded its drone capability and is finalising plans to launch coordinated aerial attacks on Nigerian military positions in parts of Yobe and Borno states, PREMIUM TIMES can report. A confidential security assessment sighted by PREMIUM TIMES indicates that the terrorists intend to deploy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles…
The former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN), has yet to perfect his bail conditions amid a fresh investigation into arms and ammunition allegedly discovered in his residence in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Malami is facing a separate and serious probe by the Department of State Services (DSS) following…
No fewer than 12 persons have been confirmed dead following a fatal multiple-vehicle road traffic crash at Gada Biyu, along the Yangoji–Abuja (YGJ–ABJ) corridor, on Sunday. The incident occurred at about 11:45am and involved four vehicles: a commercial trailer conveying coal, a commercial bus, and two commercial cars. Confirming the incident in a statement released…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its operational tactics, saying the agency can forcefully enter premises to effect arrests for those suspected of committing financial crimes. “Look, if I had to break down a door for me to effect an arrest, I would do that. And you see the FBI do that,…
The Nigeria Police Force has cleared Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo of an alleged rape accusation following what it described as a thorough and multi-layered investigation into the complaint filed against him. Police findings indicate that the allegation, which surfaced in September 2025, could not be substantiated due to what investigators termed a lack of credible…
The Ogun State Police Command has ordered a probe into a viral video showing controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, in police custody. According to reports, Portable’s arrest was reportedly triggered by a complaint filed by his baby mama, identified as Asabi. The footage, which has been widely shared on social media, especially…
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended the planned resumption of its proposed industrial action, tagged TICS 2.0, following what it described as firm commitments from key stakeholders and direct intervention by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, acting on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision was taken at a virtual Emergency…
Popular Nigerian content creator and skit maker, Esther Thomas, widely known as Sunshine, has died following complications from fibroid surgery. Her death was confirmed by family members in a statement posted on her Instagram page on Saturday. According to the family, Sunshine passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, after an unsuccessful surgical procedure. “We…
The Katsina State Government has explained its decision to initiate the release of 70 persons suspected to be involved in banditry, saying the move was part of efforts to sustain an ongoing peace deal with armed groups operating in the state. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Nasir Muazu, said the decision…
