NAF to probe accidental air strikes on civilians in Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has commenced an investigation into reports that more than 16 civilians and vigilantes were accidentally bombed during military air strikes in Zamfara…
Suspected bandits attack Zamfara mosque, ‘abduct dozens of worshippers’
Some suspected bandits have reportedly attacked a mosque in Birnin Yaro village, Zamfara state, abducting several worshippers. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad…
Four killed as gunmen attack immigration facilities in Kebbi
At least four persons have been killed following attacks by gunmen on the facilities of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in Kebbi state. A statement on Sunday by Kenneth…
JUST IN: Makinde presents staff of office to Alaafin amid protest by kingmakers
Despite protestations by a section of the Oyo King makers to his emergence, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the Staff of Office and certificate of…
US govt returns $52.88m linked to Diezani Madueke
The United States government, on Friday, returned $52.88 million linked to Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Madueke. The money was reportedly traced to assets forfeited by Galactica,…
CBN unveils specialised accounts for citizens in Diaspora
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Friday, announced non-resident Nigerian ordinary accounts (NRNOA) and non-resident Nigerian investment accounts (NRNIA) for citizens in the Diaspora. CBN’s acting Director of…
Confusion as Ohanaeze Ndigbo produces three President-Generals
There is a brewing confusion in the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, following the emergence of three President-Generals in parallel elections held by different factions in…
Oyo kingmakers reject Abimbola Owoade’s appointment as Alaafin
Some members of the Oyomesi (kingmakers) have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. Seyi Makinde, governor of the state, on Friday approved the appointment…
EFCC invites Okoya’s sons over ‘abuse of naira’ in viral video
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Subomi and Wahab, the sons of Razaq Okoya, the billionaire industrialist, for interrogation over alleged abuse of the naira. In…
Naira abuse: Policeman in viral video with Okoya’s sons detained for misconduct
The Nigeria Police Force has detained a yet-to-be-named officer seen in a viral video with Wahab and Raheem, sons of billionaire businessman, Chief Razaq Okoya, abusing naira. This was…
