Freed abductees reveal expanding logistics, forced labour tactics of terrorists in Kainji Forest
Two recently freed abductees have provided new insight into the increasingly sophisticated logistics and coercive tactics employed by terrorists operating within the Kainji Forest Reserve, heightening fears over the depth of insurgent entrenchment in the area. The victims, Badiyu Hamidu and Saminu Isah, regained their freedom on Monday and arrived in Babanna around 11:00 a.m., offering what security sources describe...
FG to establish de-mining teams to curb bomb threats
The Federal Government has announced its readiness to establish civilian de-mining teams comprising retired military personnel, other security veterans, and civilians, including youths and medical professionals, to tackle threats of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the country. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), announced this at the National Mine Action Stakeholders Workshop held in Abuja on Tuesday, March...
ICPC charges El-Rufai with N579.7m fraud, $817,900 suspicious transactions
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was on Tuesday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Kaduna by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of money laundering, inflated severance payments, and suspicious foreign currency deposits. The former governor, arraigned alongside co-defendant Joel Adoga, pleaded not guilty to a 10-count charge alleging unlawful financial benefits...
Wike vows improved partnership with Japan to fast-track Abuja development
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed his administration’s commitment to deepening a collaboration with the Japanese government for its sustained investment in Nigeria’s development to fast-track the transformation of Abuja in line with its master plan. Wike gave the assurance during the courtesy visit of the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, alongside officials...
MC Oluomo reclaims NURTW secretariat, evaluates damage
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, on Tuesday regained control of the union’s national secretariat in Abuja, a day after it was occupied by a rival faction. Akinsanya visited the premises—captured in a video posted by TVC on X—to inspect property reportedly damaged during the takeover by...
Yelwata massacre: Trial stalled as defendant slumps in court
The trial of nine suspected terrorists linked with the June 2025 killings in the Yelwata area of Benue State was stalled after one of the defendants fainted at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The third defendant, Haruna Abdullahi, slumped from his seat and fell to the floor, prior to the commencement of the case...
El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail hearing to March 31
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the bail hearing of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to March 31, 2026, ordering that he remain in custody pending the ruling. El-Rufai was arraigned on Tuesday over allegations of public property conversion and money laundering brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). He arrived...
2027: Makinde debunks defection rumours, says PDP remains party to contest
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only platform that all aspirants for various political seats would contest during the 2027 general election. Makinde made this known during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Monday night. The governor maintained that his political structure still remained in the PDP,...
Zidane agrees to become France coach after World Cup as Tottenham consider De Zerbi
Tottenham are considering appointing a permanent head coach before the end of the season, with Roberto De Zerbi one of the names in the frame. De Zerbi is open to taking over at Tottenham this summer if they stay in the Premier League, according to Sky Sports. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is open to joining Real Madrid this summer. Bayer Leverkusen are...
2027: APC drops power minister Adelabu from Oyo governorship race
The 2027 governorship bid of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has reportedly hit a major hurdle as key figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC) are said to have withdrawn support for his candidacy. Influential stakeholders in the ruling party are now backing Senator Sharafadeen Alli for the Oyo governorship race, according to multiple credible reports. Party insiders say...
