IGP Disu sacks Hundeyin as police PRO
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has removed its Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, six months after he assumed the position. The decision, approved on Thursday, March 5, 2026, comes amid ongoing internal restructuring within the police hierarchy. Sources within the force said the development followed recent leadership changes after President Bola Tinubu inaugurated Tunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General...
Kano assembly moves to impeach dep gov
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. No fewer than 38 lawmakers reportedly signed the notice of impeachment, which was presented during plenary in line with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal...
Troops neutralise three bandits in Katsina
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have neutralised three suspected armed bandits during a gun battle in Sabuwa Local Government Area. Security sources said the incident occurred on March 4 at about 4:14 p.m. when suspected bandits attacked a farmer, Alaramma Lawal Musa, 34, from Barkinshi village while he was on his way to his farm on the outskirts of the...
N2.4bn fraud: Stella Oduah seeks plea bargain in court
A former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, and her co-defendant have opted for a plea bargain arrangement in their ongoing trial over an alleged N2.4 billion fraud before an Abuja High Court. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo, who led the prosecution team, informed the court on Thursday that the defendants had approached the Office of the Attorney-General of...
2026 World Cup: FIFA yet to rule on Nigeria-DR Congo dispute — NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it has not received any official communication from FIFA regarding reports that Nigeria’s chances of advancing to the 2026 FIFA World Cup are over. The NFF made this known while reacting to widespread media reports that Democratic Republic of Congo had been confirmed as Africa’s representative in the inter-confederation play-offs, a development that many...
Police begin constable recruitment screening in Bauchi Monday
The Nigeria Police Force will commence the screening exercise for applicants seeking recruitment as constables in Bauchi State on Monday. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Aliyu Sani-Omolori, disclosed that the exercise would take place at the Police Training School Bauchi. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, the announcement was...
Obasanjo @89: I won’t die anytime soon
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has dismissed rumours about his death, declaring that he remains strong and healthy at the age of 89. Obasanjo made the remark on Wednesday while delivering a colloquium titled “Burden and Blessing of Leadership: Reflections from Global Africa to the World,” organised as part of activities marking his 89th birthday in Abeokuta. The former president, who...
Latest developments: Canada mulls participation as US Senate rejects bid to curb Middle East war
Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel early on Thursday morning, sending millions of residents into bomb shelters as the United States-Israel war with Iran entered its sixth day. Here are the latest developments in the war in the Middle East: Fresh Israeli strikes across Tehran Israel's military said in a statement on Thursday it had "just begun a large-scale wave...
Real Sociedad defeat Athletic Bilbao to reach Copa del Rey final
Mikel Oyarzabal slotted home a late penalty to fire Real Sociedad into the Copa del Rey final with a 1-0 win over Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Real Sociedad secured a 2-0 aggregate semi-final triumph over Athletic Bilbao. American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has turned La Real's fortunes around since arriving in December and his side will face Atletico Madrid in...
EPL: Arsenal beat Brighton to stretch lead as Man City falter
Premier League leaders Arsenal stretched their lead over Manchester City to seven points on Wednesday with a 1-0 win at Brighton, while Pep Guardiola's men were held to a costly 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest. Arsenal have long been favourites to win their first English league crown since 2004 but City have loomed large in their rear-view mirror. On a busy...
