How seven suspected Boko Haram commanders cleared Nigeria’s Hajj screening—and why nobody stopped them
Seven suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders were arrested at Katsina’s Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport upon returning from the […]
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Bandits abduct 50 in Sokoto deputy governor’s hometown
Suspected bandits abducted more than 50 residents of Garin Idi, hometown of Sokoto State Deputy Governor Idris Mohammed Gobir, releasing them after the community paid N600,000 ransom, though the attackers have since returned demanding additional payments.
Nigeria Police Force tops ghost worker chart with 570 of 908 fictitious names — ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has uncovered 908 ghost workers across at least 50 federal ministries, departments and agencies, recovering approximately N942 million in fraudulently paid salaries following an investigation launched in 2024 after irregularities were detected in pension payments.
Senator wants native doctors in Nigeria’s drug law — says they intercede with ancestors
Kebbi South Senator Garba Maidoki sparked laughter in the Senate chamber while making a serious case for the inclusion of traditional medicine and native doctors in a new bill overhauling Nigeria’s food and drug regulatory framework, arguing that indigenous healing practices remain critical for rural Nigerians.
60-year-old man dies in Jigawa hotel room shortly after checking in with 20-year-old lady
Jigawa State Police have launched an investigation into the sudden death of a 60-year-old man who checked into a hotel in Dutse with a 20-year-old lady and died shortly after requesting a meal, with police recovering suspected sexual enhancement substances and other items from the scene.
Ferran Torres doubles down: Won’t apologise for ‘Make Spain Great Again’ hat at victory parade
🔥 AWESOME! FIFA World Cup soccer player Ferran Torres is going viral for wearing a MAGA-STYLE HAT during his celebrations:
We’ll negotiate with terrorists, bandits if elected – Kwankwaso, Peter Obi’s running mate, vows
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has declared that a Peter Obi-led government would engage in direct talks with terrorists and criminals to discourage their activities — a statement that arrives barely six months after five US lawmakers proposed visa bans and asset freezes against him for allegedly promoting the massacre of Christians in Nigeria.
Four officers nabbed for extorting ICPC Chairman in Abuja
The FCT Police Command has arrested four officers for illegally extorting N53,000 from ICPC Chairman Dr Musa Aliyu during an
Burnham vows 10-year plan for Britain in first speech as PM
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has delivered his first speech after accepting the king’s invitation to form a government, pledging a 10-year plan for Britain, an end to rough sleeping, and action on the cost of living crisis, as European leaders send their congratulations.
Benue kidnappers free driver and corpse, demand N30 million for two remaining siblings
THEY CAME TO BURY THEIR MOTHER. KIDNAPPERS TOOK THEM INSTEAD Gunmen who abducted a family travelling to their mother’s burial