ABUJA, Nigeria – A serving Nigerian Army Colonel, Abdussalam A. Ude, has been killed by suspected gunmen during an attack at his residence in the Kurudu area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while his wife sustained gunshot injuries in the incident. According to security sources, the attack occurred shortly after the senior military officer…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, declaring that the country is effectively “at war” and accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of lacking a coherent strategy to address the crisis. Hashim made the remarks while commenting on the growing wave of insecurity across several…
CALABAR, Nigeria – Local government workers in Cross River State have staged a protest over the non-payment of their salaries, accusing authorities of owing them 11 months’ wages and demanding immediate intervention to end the prolonged hardship. The aggrieved workers, who gathered in protest, said the salary arrears have left many unable to meet basic…
UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the payment of the first phase of the medical bills of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu, following reports about her health challenges and the financial burden associated with her treatment. The approval was announced by the Abia State Government as part of efforts to…
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his determination to seek a second term in office, declaring that he will not make the 2027 presidential election an easy contest for opposition parties. Speaking during a meeting with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, at…
20th July 2026 A businessman has stirred widespread controversy after reportedly calling on the Federal Government to kill the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, claiming it would restore peace to Nigeria’s South-East region. The remarks have generated strong reactions across political, legal, and civil society circles, with many arguing…
20th July 2026 The Federal Government has reportedly allocated ₦8.05 billion for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of churches and mosques in the 2026 Appropriation Budget, despite projecting a ₦31.45 trillion budget deficit. According to the report, the allocation has sparked renewed debate over the government’s spending priorities at a time when Nigeria is grappling…
20th July 2026 Troops conducting security operations in Benue State have arrested five suspected militia members and recovered a firearm during a coordinated operation aimed at tackling armed violence and criminal activities in the state. According to military authorities, the suspects were apprehended following actionable intelligence during ongoing clearance operations in parts of Benue. A…
20th July 2026 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State has been plunged into a fresh leadership crisis following a disagreement between rival factions over the party’s chairmanship. The dispute, which has heightened tensions within the party, revolves around competing claims to the leadership of the Edo State chapter. Both factions insist they are…
20th July 2026 An Anambra State court has sentenced a choirmaster to 25 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of rape, bringing an end to a case that has drawn significant public attention. The court held that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the conviction of the defendant. In delivering…
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