Bandits raid Kwara community, kill 35
No fewer than 35 residents have been killed after bandits struck in Woro Village, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
It was gathered that...
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.
Borno State...
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...
Oil prices rise after US shoots down Iranian drone
Oil prices climbed about 2% on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after the United States military shot down an Iranian drone and armed boats approached...
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...
Stock market extends bullish run as investors gain N332bn
The Nigerian stock market extended its gain on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, adding N332 billion to investors’ portfolios.
This was primarily driven by sustained interest...
