Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two foreign nationals during a security operation in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, in what the Nigerian military described as another breakthrough in its ongoing counter-terrorism campaign across the North-East. According to the military, the suspects include 32-year-old Sudanese national Musa Fashir, who is suspected of…
Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has announced that more than 80,000 volunteers have registered to join the Iru Ekun Security Network across the South-West, surpassing the organisation’s initial recruitment target. Speaking through a statement issued by his media office in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, Igboho said the overwhelming response…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a major step toward the realization of the ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline by signing the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP). The agreement was endorsed during the 69th ECOWAS Ordinary Summit held in Freetown, Sierra Leone, marking a significant milestone for…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Gbajabiamila appeared before investigators at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja on Monday after receiving an invitation…
Nigeria has recorded another remarkable achievement on the global stage as Team Nigeria clinched the Gold Award in the Middle School Group Category at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup held in Shanghai, China. The victory marks a historic milestone for the country, as it was Nigeria’s first-ever participation in the prestigious international spelling competition….
The winner of the historic $1.82 billion Powerball jackpot drawn on Christmas Eve has been publicly identified as Tracy Hartwick, the younger brother of North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history. According to reports, Tracy Hartwick purchased the winning…
Nigerian authorities have arrested three Chinese nationals and several Nigerian artisanal miners during a security operation targeting alleged illegal mining activities in Nasarawa State. The operation, carried out in Amba community, Kokona Local Government Area, forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on unauthorized mining and enforce compliance with existing regulations. The…
Controversial social media personalities Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the United States following an extradition request from the United Kingdom, where prosecutors have filed dozens of new criminal charges against the brothers. The arrests were carried out after British authorities sought their extradition to face an expanded case involving allegations of…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has raised concerns over the increasing movement of illegal firearms from conflict-affected areas in Northern Nigeria to the South-West, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to national security. Speaking during a meeting with the Director-General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light…
Apple has once again become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, overtaking chipmaker Nvidia in a major shift among global technology giants as investors reassess the future of artificial intelligence and long-term earnings potential. At the close of trading on Friday, Apple’s market valuation climbed to approximately $4.88 trillion, edging past Nvidia, whose market…
