LUKMAN ABDULMALIK
US congress holds hearing on Nigeria over religious freedom concerns
The United States Congress is holding a joint session today to examine concerns over religious freedom in Nigeria, amid warnings that the country risks...
Police arrest four over killing of worshipper in Osogbo mosque
The Osun State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the killing of a 35-year-old worshipper, Ahmed Najeem, who was attacked inside the Ummu...
Police arrest 26 for desertification in Yobe
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested 26 men for alleged illegal tree felling and activities linked to desertification in Garaji village, Tarmuwa Local...
NIS rescues 59 women, children from trafficking attempt in Borno
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has rescued 59 women and children from a suspected human trafficking operation along the border in Borno State.
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Immigration officer shoots Nigerien national dead at Katsina border
A Nigerien national has died after he was allegedly shot by an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service at the Burdugu border checkpoint in...
Troops exploit airstrike site in Borno
Troops of the 21 Special Armoured Brigade under Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a terrorist and destroyed several hideouts and logistics structures during a...
How Sahel-linked terror networks are spreading into Kwara’s border communities
At least 35 people have been killed in a deadly attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, in what...
US deploys troops to Nigeria after December airstrikes
The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, marking its first confirmed ground presence since conducting airstrikes against terrorist targets...
FG to deduct N3.6trn from FAAC to fund power subsidies
The Federal Government has proposed deducting N3.6tn from the Federation Account between 2026 and 2028 to finance electricity subsidies, shifting the cost burden from...
Police arraign employee over ₦90m fraud in Lagos
The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Lagos, has arraigned an employee of an investment company, Bello Saheed Samuel, before the Federal High Court in...
