Troops of the 1 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a cache of weapons intended for terrorist groups in Zamfara State. The operation, carried out between January 26 and 27, was based on credible intelligence about suspected arms dealers operating from Niger Republic. Acting…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied stepping aside from contesting the 2027 election. This comes following a news report, which had claimed that the Otuoke-born scholar and politician had decided not to run in the next election so as not to distort Southern unity. Although Jonathan has not officially declared to run in the next…
Nigeria’s total public debt has climbed to N152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, up from N149.39 trillion at the end of March. This is according to the latest figures from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The figure represents a quarterly increase of N3.01 trillion, equivalent to 2.01%, while in dollar terms the debt stock…
Actor Saidi Balogun has expressed his family’s deepest gratitude to friends, colleagues, and well-wishers for their support following the loss of his daughter, Zeenat Balogun. In a statement shared on Instagram, the Balogun family thanked everyone who reached out to them during the difficult time, describing Zeenat as a warrior who embodied joy, acceptance, and…
Barely 48 hours after a fatal motor accident claimed 14 lives in Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, another tragic car crash has occurred in the state, leaving six people dead. The latest incident happened on Wednesday night along the Auyo road to Adiyani in the Guri Local Government Area. Our correspondent learnt from sources that the…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors. The monarch who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th…
Ahead of the 2024 Olusegun Okanlawon Foundation Sports Competition, the non governmental organisation has kicked off registration for the fifth edition of her annual marathon race. In a press release made available on Thursday, Comrade Adedokun Sunday Harshasha, the Media and Publicity Assistant to Engr. (Dr) David Olusegun Okanlawon said registration starts today, December 12th…
Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, says the well-being of Nigerians remains a top priority for the Federal Government. Tinubu gave the assurance after receiving a chieftaincy title of Iya Oba of Ikorodu in Lagos State on Saturday. The honour was bestowed upon her by the traditional ruler of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi, at Ikorodu. The…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 10 ISWAP terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons and equipment in a successful night ambush along the Gamboru–Dikwa–Marte axis of Borno State. The operation, according to the military, followed the neutralisation of over 50 insurgents in a previous encounter around the Katarko axis. Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, Media…
Officials of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested two brothers suspected of robbery following a raid on a mechanic workshop in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Monday Akinmusere and Oluwaseun Akinmusere, were apprehended on Saturday, October 11, 2025, after officers from the Divisional Police Office in Ore…