A major in the Nigerian Army has been killed following an attack on a military patrol by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar LGA of Borno state. Sources told TheCable that the officer, who commanded the Damasak military base, was leading a foot patrol of about 30…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar hosted a delegation of All Democratic Congress (ADC) stakeholders from Kebbi State on Wednesday afternoon. In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, January 28, 2027, he expressed gratitude for the visit and said he was encouraged by the quality of the discussions. According to him: “This afternoon, I…
Tottenham Hotspur forward Randal Kolo Muani was involved in a car accident ahead of the club’s Champions League match in Germany on Wednesday night. The French attacker crashed his Ferrari after a tyre burst while he was driving to Stansted Airport to catch the team’s flight to Frankfurt. Kolo Muani was not injured in the…
The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a N7.7 billion cyber-enabled telecommunications fraud involving the illegal diversion of airtime and data resources, arresting six suspects linked to the scheme. The arrests followed an investigation by the Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Centre, NPF–NCCC, after a telecommunications firm petitioned the Police over suspicious and unauthorised activities…
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has reportedly registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, according to a former chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government. The claim was made by Hon. Biodun Ajayi, a former chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government and a close ally of Obasanjo,…
Pandemonium broke out as men of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of the Lagos State Police Command, in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, fired teargas, on Wednesday, to disperse hundreds of protesters participating in the peaceful demonstration against demolitions of Makoko and Iyana-Oworoonsoki areas of the state. The incident took place outside the Lagos State House of…
Leaders of the Kwara State chapter of Miyetti Allah, including their President, Idris Abubakar, have been arrested for alleged involvement in kidnapping and sponsorship of armed bandit groups in the state, it was gathered. Investigations indicated that Miyetti Allah leader reportedly admitted to aiding multiple kidnapping operations linked to Fulani bandits. Security source said: “These…
At least two civilians have reportedly been killed after a security force helicopter opened fire on civilians in Kurgi, Maria LGA of Niger state. The incident, which occurred on January 25, was also said to have left several people, including children, injured. According to a report by Aldebaran Threat Consultants, the aircraft hovered the area…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has died in a tragic plane crash after a chartered aircraft went down at Baramati airport in Maharashtra on Tuesday morning. Pawar, 66, was among five people killed when a Learjet 45, registered VT-SSK, crash-landed shortly after 8:45 a.m. The aircraft had…
Meta has announced plans to test paid subscription services across its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, offering users access to exclusive features while keeping core services free. According to TechCrunch on Tuesday, the technology company said the new subscriptions would introduce premium tools and provide users with “more control over how they share and…
