President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an immediate increase in salaries for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, alongside the payment of three months’ salary arrears, in a move aimed at improving the welfare of troops and strengthening the country’s security operations. The development was confirmed by Bello Muhammed Matawalle, who revealed that military personnel…
The Lagos State Government has sealed the popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market, located along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road on the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway, citing repeated environmental infractions. The closure was announced on Sunday by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement shared on X. According to the commissioner, the…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded a major security breakthrough in Edo State after dismantling several kidnappers’ hideouts across communities in the Edo North Senatorial District, leading to the arrest of 13 suspects and the recovery of weapons, drugs and other incriminating items. The operation, carried out on February 4, was led by troops…
At least 17 people, including a Mobile Police officer, have been killed following a deadly attack on a rural market in Abande settlement, Mbaikyor Ward, located in the Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State. The assault, reportedly carried out by suspected armed herdsmen, occurred on Tuesday afternoon during the community’s market day….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kwara State following a brutal terrorist attack that claimed more than 160 lives and left widespread destruction in its wake. The move is aimed at restoring security, protecting vulnerable communities, and preventing further violence in the area. In a statement issued late…
British prosecutors have accused former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of funding an extravagant lifestyle with bribes received during her time in office, as her long-awaited trial opened on Tuesday at Southwark Crown Court in London. Alison-Madueke, 65, who made history as the first woman to serve as president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting…
Tension is rising in Anambra State after the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) called on traders at the Onitsha Main Market to resume business on Tuesday, openly challenging a one-week market closure ordered by Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. Governor Soludo had earlier on Monday directed that the market be shut from Tuesday, citing traders’ failure…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic financial milestone, generating ₦7.28 trillion in revenue in 2025, far surpassing its initial target for the year and reinforcing its growing role in national economic stability and security. The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed the figures on Monday while presenting the Service’s performance scorecard…
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has been granted Honorary Citizenship of the State of Georgia, United States, in a rare international recognition that has sparked widespread attention and debate. The honour, which also designates Kanu as an “Outstanding Citizen” and Goodwill Ambassador of Georgia, was formally proclaimed…
The Anambra State Government has formally abolished the long-standing Monday sit-at-home practice, issuing an Executive Order that mandates all schools and government offices to operate fully on Mondays with immediate effect. The directive, conveyed in an official letter dated January 22, 2026, was signed by Loveline Mgbemena, Board Secretary of the Anambra State Universal Basic…
