Insecurity: FG sets to deploy 7,000 Forest Guards in frontline states
The Federal Government has announced the graduation of more than 7,000 newly trained Forest Guards under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative, with immediate deployment to forested areas across seven frontline states. The programme, coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), aims to reclaim Nigeria’s forests from criminal groups and strengthen national security. It was launched in May 2025...
AFRICOM, Nigerian military confirm precision strikes on Sokoto terror cells
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Nigeria’s military have confirmed the success of a major Christmas Day counter-terrorism mission in Sokoto State, saying the overnight airstrikes were precise and avoided harm to civilians and livestock. The operation, carried out in the early hours of December 25, 2025, targeted members of the Lakurawa group — a Sahel-based network identified by...
EPL: Cherki shines in Man City win at Forest
Rayan Cherki bolstered Manchester City's title charge as the France star capped a superb display with the late goal that sealed a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. City survived a scare from Forest to move to the top of the Premier League thanks to the inspired Cherki. He set up Tijjani Reijnders' second-half opener at the City Ground and...
Eyo Festival kicks off with colourful processions in Lagos
The 2025 Eyo Festival, also known as the Adamu Orisha Play, has begun in Lagos with lively and colourful processions as crowds of residents, visitors and spectators gathered at Tafawa Balewa Square on Saturday to witness the cultural event. The festival — famed for its striking white-clad Eyo masquerades, chanting and energetic dancing rooted in Yoruba tradition — drew large...
Police warn residents against picking airstrike debris
Police authorities in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State have urged residents to stay away from debris left behind after recent U.S. airstrikes, warning that some items could still be dangerous. Area Commander Muhammed Augie issued the caution after people were seen gathering scrap metals, wires, batteries, and other materials from the affected site to sell. He asked the District...
PHOTOS: Army chief visits Sultan of Sokoto after US airstrikes
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, December 26, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, at his palace in Sokoto State. The army confirmed this via a post on X on Saturday. The visit comes after the airstrikes launched by the United States military on terrorists in Sokoto State. The army...
Police detain inspector, girlfriend over missing rifle in Taraba
The Taraba State Police Command has detained a police inspector and his girlfriend after an assault rifle was reported missing along the Wukari–Jootar Federal Highway. Sources said the missing weapon belonged to Insp. Joshua Charles, 45, who is attached to the Safer Highway Patrol team. According to the report, the inspector allegedly left his duty post on December 25 at about...
Peace accord: Bandits release 10 kidnap victims in Katsina
Ten people abducted from Danjanku Village in Malumfashi Local Government Area have regained their freedom after a peace accord brokered between local communities and bandit groups. The discussion, held on December 26 around 11:00 a.m. in Yantumaki Village, Danmusa Local Government Area, took place under the Operation Safe Corridor initiative. According to sources, the meeting brought together the Chairman of Malumfashi...
Casual staff member found dead at Gombe govt house
A casual staff member attached to the Gombe State Government House has been found dead under suspicious circumstances. The incident occurred on December 26 at about 3:50 p.m., when Mallam Umar Snu, also known as Baba Usama — a borehole operator at the newly renovated Taraba House — was discovered unresponsive. He was taken to the Specialist Hospital in Gombe, where...
AU rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent state
The African Union Commission has rejected any recognition of Somaliland and reaffirms the AU’s unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of Somalia. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Youssouf reaffirmed the longstanding and consistent position of the AU, grounded in the principles enshrined in...
