The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed multiple terrorism charges against two commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, an Al-Qaeda-linked group. According to NTA, Mahmud Usman (aka Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar), the self-styled Emir of Ansaru; and Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Malam Mamuda), Bara’s deputy and chief of staff, who were recently arrested during operations by security…
As Muslims across the world mark this year’s Eid-El-Maulud in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم), Hon. Olufunke Comforter has joined millions of faithful in extending warm felicitations to the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the globe. Hon. Comforter described the occasion as not only a…
At least 15 people have been confirmed dead following a fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ebola is a highly contagious virus that spreads through contact with bodily fluids such as blood, vomit, or semen. The illness it causes is rare but severe, and in many cases, fatal….
Petroleum and Gas Engineer, Bala Zakka, has criticised the state of the Nigerian economy, insisting that anyone claiming the economy is performing well or not experiencing stunted growth is being dishonest. Zakka made the remarks on Thursday during an interview, where he lamented that all key economic indicators were in decline and that citizens were…
Nigeria is facing an unprecedented youth crisis, with nearly 80 million young people unemployed—representing more than half of the nation’s youth population. This stark revelation is contained in the State of the Nigerian Youth Report 2025, unveiled on Monday in Abuja by Jonathan Abakpa, Advocacy and Youth Programme Officer at Plan International Nigeria, during the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, founder of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted for alleged diversion of funds and money laundering. The declaration was contained in a notice issued by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, and circulated to the public via its official X account….
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva is mourning the loss of her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, who died on August 29, 2025, at the age of 72. Silva confirmed the news in a post shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, paying tribute to her late brother with heartfelt words that reflected their close bond….
The Niger state government has directed clerics to obtain a licence before they can preach publicly. Umar Farooq, director-general of the Niger state religious affairs, said the government has also banned public preaching. “It is true, the State Government has banned preaching. Any preacher who wants to preach must secure a licence between now and…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has assured that no soldier within the Nigerian Armed Forces earns anything below N100,000. Musa while speaking during an interview with News Central on Thursday, September 4, said the Nigerian military remains committed to ensuring that every soldier is adequately taken care of. He also stated that…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court challenging the Inspector-General of Police’s tinted-glass permit policy. The association described the directive as unlawful and a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights. In a statement on Thursday, Paul Ananaba, chairman of the NBA’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL),…