Security forces kill five IPOB fighters, kidnappers during shootouts – Police
Combined security operatives have killed five suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in separate operations in Imo State, Nigeria’s South-east. ESN is the militant wing of the…
Substandard fuel: Retailers insist NNPCL’s products meet global standards
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has defended the petroleum products sold by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying they are of global…
Accidental airstrike wipes out family of six in Katsina
Seven civilians were reportedly killed by a military airstrike that hit Yauni community, Zakka ward of Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. Daily Trust reported that three other security…
WAEC releases 2024 Nov/Dec exam results, records 53.64% pass rate
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2024 November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates (Second Series). The Head of…
Two suspected ‘one-chance’ robbers beaten to death in Abuja
Two suspected one-chance robbers were beaten to death by a mob in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday. Our correspondent gathered that the mob set…
Dismembered girlfriend died from asthma – Kwara killer cleric
An Islamic cleric, Mohammed Bello, who was arrested in the Ilorin area of Kwara State for allegedly killing and dismembering the body of a lady, Hafsoh Lawal, whom he…
US trade tariff war offers Nigeria opportunities in exports, investments – Muda Yusuf
Muda Yusuf, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), says the ongoing United States (US) trade tariff war creates opportunities for…
Police station razed as chaos engulfs Ondo community
A violent protest has erupted in Ifon in Ose LGA of Ondo state over the alleged torture of a yet-to-be identified boy to death by the police. Reports indicate…
Tinubu seeks creation of AU maritime task force, proposes Lagos as headquarters
President Bola Tinubu says the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) should prioritise the establishment of a combined maritime task force to enhance security in the Gulf of…
FG to engage 28,000 Nigerian health workers on USAID payroll
Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare, says the federal government is planning to engage 28,000 Nigerian health workers previously being paid by the United States Agency…
