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FG declares kidnappers, violent armed groups terrorists

The Federal Government has officially designated kidnappers and violent armed groups terrorising communities across Nigeria as terrorists, marking a significant escalation in the country’s...

FG declares Dec 25, 26, Jan 1 Public Holidays for Christmas, New Year

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as well as Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to...

Confirmed! All remaining 130 pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School freed. Govt confirms no one left in captivity

The anxiety which plagued the release of the remaining 130 students and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri...

Obi, Atiku, others demand suspension of ‘altered’ new tax laws, but Presidency dismisses alleged alterations, insists on implementation

Amid rising calls for the suspension of the nation's new tax laws billed to take effect on January 1, 2026 on account of alleged...

Video of abducted Kogi church worshippers raises fresh alarm

Fresh anxiety has gripped residents of Kogi State following the circulation of a disturbing video showing church worshippers abducted by suspected bandits after a...

Unease over release of remaining 115 school students kidnapped in Niger State regain freedom

There is palpable unease following the silence from the Federal and Niger State governments over whether or not the 115 remaining schoolchildren of St....

Tinubu charges newly graduated officers to lead Nigeria’s security reforms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged newly graduated officers of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, to take the lead in...

NAF C-130 aircraft and crew arrive in Accra, resume mission to Portugal

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 transport aircraft and its crew have safely arrived at an Air Force base in Accra, Ghana, en route...

Ex-FCSC commissioner petitions Senate, alleges pattern of influence-peddling, false corruption claims by Oshiomhole

A confirmation of how federal appointments are made by undue pressure from well-placed Nigerians rather than by merit has emerged from a petition filed...

ONSA clarification of arms support to vigilantes amid controversy, sparks calls for investigation

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) public acknowledgement that it provides weapons and support to trained hunters and vigilante groups as part...

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