Gunmen abduct Kano LG secretary
Gunmen have abducted the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area of Kano State, Hamza Durya. The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, confirmed the incident on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Bakori said the command’s anti-kidnapping squad, the area commander, and DPO have been fully mobilised to rescue the victim. He said the victim was abducted at his residence in Durya village...
NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Sunday to Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The weather outlook released by NiMet on Saturday envisaged sunny skies in the northern region throughout the forecast period. According to the agency, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected in the North Central region on Sunday. It forecast isolated thunderstorms...
Nigerians scramble for new anti-HIV injection
Demand is rising across Nigeria for Lenacapavir, a newly introduced twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, even before its full nationwide rollout. Findings show that many Nigerians—particularly those familiar with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)—are already approaching health centres and NGOs seeking access to the drug, driven by growing awareness and anticipation. Lenacapavir, developed by Gilead Sciences and endorsed by the World Health Organization in...
2027: Presidential ticket open to all aspirants — APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that it will not bar any interested member from contesting its 2027 presidential ticket, even as the party has adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. The party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, Chidi Duru, said the APC remains a democratic platform open to all aspirants, though it may still opt for...
ADC crisis: Faction asks INEC to sack Mark, Aregbesola
A fresh twist has emerged in the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as a rival faction has formally petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition from the party’s current leadership. The faction led by Nafiu Bala is seeking to take control of the party, urging INEC to remove former Senate President David Mark and...
Two high-profile Boko Haram collaborators arrested in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended two suspected high-profile collaborators linked to Boko Haram in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources disclosed that the suspects, identified as Dattiwa Ali and Jidda Abdullahi, were arrested at about 5:00 p.m. at Miringa Market following credible intelligence. According to the sources, troops of the 231 Tank Battalion, working in collaboration...
Troops nab suspect with 36 hand grenades in Lagos
Troops of Operation MESA have apprehended a suspect allegedly found in possession of suspected explosives in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. Security sources disclosed that the arrest occurred at about 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, following intelligence indicating that a civilian was moving around the Agric area with suspected hand grenades during an event. Acting swiftly on the report, troops...
Theatre commander visits Mallam Fatori, praises troops for repelling ISWAP attack
Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Maj Gen Abdulsalam Abubakar, visited troops stationed at Mallam Fatori in Abadam Local Government Area, Borno State, on March 20, following their successful repulsion of an ISWAP attack on March 18. The visit, which included Maj Gen Abubakar’s senior staff, combined operational assessment with Eid-El-Fitr celebrations for personnel...
Airstrikes wipe out scores of terrorists in Sambisa
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has recorded a major success after precision airstrikes eliminated scores of terrorists in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State. Security sources said the mission followed credible intelligence on insurgent activity around the Parisu axis within the forest. At about 9:00 p.m. on Friday, an air asset was deployed for an armed reconnaissance and...
Everton demolish Chelsea in Premier League
Everton delivered an emphatic performance to defeat Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, piling more pressure on the struggling London side. Beto scored in each half for Everton as they secured back-to-back Premier League wins at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time. Iliman Ndiaye capped off a special night for the Toffees supporters with a stunning third...
