Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered arms and dismantled suspected drug peddling hideouts during a cordon-and-search operation in Cross River State. Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 6:00 a.m. on Friday by troops of the...
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed several armed bandits following a fierce gunbattle with fighters loyal to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji during an offensive operation in Zamfara State. Security sources said the operation, carried out by the 8...
One person has been confirmed dead while two others sustained injuries following a gas tanker explosion at Ologuro bus stop in Sangotedo area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the...
Jehovah’s Witnesses have issued a significant clarification to their long-standing position on blood transfusions, allowing members to decide whether their own blood can be used during medical procedures. While the religious group continues to prohibit transfusions involving another person’s blood,...
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against a widely circulated online flyer claiming that a free portal has been opened for National Identification Number (NIN) data correction, describing the information as false. In a statement shared via...
The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support in the fight against insurgency in the country’s northern regions. According to officials from both countries, the mission is strictly...
Danny Welbeck scored twice as Brighton beat Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday to deal a major blow to the Reds' push for a Champions League spot next season. Liverpool came into the match on the sunny south coast in buoyant mood...
Popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has urged the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to arrest fellow content creator Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, popularly known as Shank Comics, following a recent car crash...
Fresh tensions have emerged within the family of late former Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala, as a dispute over his estate escalates into a full-blown legal battle, prompting a court to halt all transactions involving his properties. The crisis is...
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have defied terrorist threats to ensure peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in parts of Borno State. Security sources said insurgents linked to Boko Haram had earlier circulated propaganda claiming they would seize Ngoshe town and observe Sallah...