NIS intercepts human trafficking attempt at Niger border
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officers in Jigawa State have intercepted six people suspected to be victims of human trafficking at the Babura Plantation Border...
NAF to acquire 24 fighter jets, helicopters, UAVs to combat terrorism
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to fast-track the purchase of 24 M-346 fighter ground-attack aircraft, 10 AW109 Trekker helicopters, and additional...
NDLEA cracks down on drug peddlers in Jigawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Jigawa State has issued a strong warning to drug peddlers and users, as the agency ramps...
Troops foil bandit attack, recover arms in Plateau
The troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), have foiled a planned bandit...
Police foil Christmas day kidnap, rescue victim in Benue
The Benue State Police Command says its officers prevented a kidnap attempt on Christmas Day and safely rescued a man identified as Geoffrey Akume.
Police...
How explosive triggers panic in Tambuwal area of Sokoto
Residents of Jabo village in the Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State were thrown into panic on Thursday night following a loud explosion...
NiMet forecasts sunny, cloudy weather nationwide from Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of sunshine and cloudy weather across the country from Friday through Sunday.
In its weather outlook...
Malami, EFCC in dispute over court order
A legal dispute has erupted between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, over the...
Nigeria confirms U.S. air strikes on terrorist target in North-West
The Federal Government has confirmed air strikes on terrorist target in the Northwest of the country.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this...
11 dead, 9 injured in Jigawa road crash
A devastating auto accident on Christmas Day has claimed the lives of 11 people, while nine others — including the driver — were injured...
