DSS frees, compensates man wrongfully arrested over alleged terrorism links
The Department of State Services (DSS) has ordered the immediate release of Nura Idris, a herder who was wrongfully arrested over alleged links to terrorism after an internal review cleared…
Obi, Dickson slam NDC deregistration as illegal, assault on democracy
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and Senator Henry Seriake Dickson have condemned the Federal High Court’s decision to deregister the NDC, describing it as…
Oyo lifts curfew in 10 LGAs
The Oyo state government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 LGAs following the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire LGA. On Tuesday, the state government declared a 16-hour curfew in…
GOCs redeployed in major Nigerian Army shake-up
The Nigerian Army has carried out a major shake-up of its senior leadership, redeploying General Officers Commanding (GOCs), brigade commanders and other senior officers. The redeployment, approved by the Chief…
How Boko Haram, ISWAP commanders returning from Hajj were caught – Minister
Seven suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders who were returning from Saudi Arabia pilgrimage were recently arrested at the Katsina airport, according to Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Tunji-Ojo…
Suspects admit killing ex-OGTV broadcaster to ‘teach her a lesson’
The Ogun State Police Command has disclosed that the prime suspect in the alleged killing of an ex-OGTV broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her guard, Pelumi Adetayo, said he allegedly…
Boycott South Africa, withdraw investments, Allen Onyema tells Nigerians
Air Peace founder and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, has urged Nigerians to stop investing in South Africa and boycott the country in response to renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign…
Burna Boy becomes African artiste with most Billboard Hot 100 entries
Burna Boy becomes first African artist with highest concert revenue Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the African artiste with the most entries…
Rivers: Police officers arrested over extortion
Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olugbenga A. Adepoju, has ordered the arrest, detention and immediate investigation of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Omomefe Akin Geoffrey, and other officers over…
Wire tap trial: El-Rufai opts for no-case submission as DSS closes case
Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Tuesday opted for a no-case submission in his ongoing trial over alleged breaches of national security. The ex-governor made this known…
