White House on ‘lockdown’ as two national guard members shot
The White House was placed on lockdown after national guard members were reportedly shot near the Farragut metro station amid ongoing troop deployment tensions.
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Rescue first, arrests later, Ex-JTF commander clarifies
Former JTF commander Major General Anthony Atolagbe (Rtd.) says Nigerians must understand that rescue operations prioritise saving lives over arresting kidnappers, stressing that “what plays out on the field is not paperwork.”
Lawmaker alleges Boko Haram members found on army recruitment list
Former Deputy Speaker Ahmed Idris Wase alleged during a House plenary that Boko Haram members were once found on the Nigerian Army recruitment list, warning that flawed recruitment processes are enabling criminals to infiltrate security institutions and worsen insecurity.
Panic at UNIZIK female hostel over suspected herdsman
Students at UNIZIK’s Ezekwe Female Hostel panicked after a man suspected to be a Fulani herdsman was found on the premises, though university officials later said he appeared “mentally imbalanced” and posed no physical threat.
Two things to note about CBN guideline on dud cheques
The CBN has proposed new regulatory guidelines that impose tougher penalties, including a five-year ban for serial offenders, to curb the issuance of dud cheques and strengthen financial discipline.
First Lady invites all senators to dinner at Aso Rock despite national anxiety over insecurity
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has invited all senators to a Friday dinner at Aso Rock, a gesture announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio amid rising public distress over nationwide kidnappings and killings.
Soldiers demand probe into alleged corruption in 90 Battalion, Warri
Soldiers in the Nigerian Army’s 90 Battalion, Warri, are calling for an independent probe into alleged corruption, welfare neglect, checkpoint racketeering, and religious bias, insisting that conditions have “deteriorated to an alarming degree.”
Why South-East businesses still shut on Mondays
Despite improved security in the South-East, many residents and businesses still avoid opening on Mondays due to fear, past attacks, and ongoing protests over Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention.
WATCH: Bandits boast of negotiation, say govt couldn’t rescue Kebbi girls by force
A newly surfaced video shows bandits claiming the Nigerian government negotiated with them to secure the release of the abducted Kebbi schoolgirls, contradicting official statements denying ransom or deals.
‘I regret he died’: Chidinma Ojukwu testifies in Ataga murder trial
In the ongoing trial for the murder of Super TV CEO Michael Usifo Ataga, the prime suspect, Chidinma Ojukwu, told