Senate vows to end banditry in 2026, pledges increased military support

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Nigerian Senate has vowed that the scourge of armed banditry, insurgency, killings, and kidnappings will be eradicated this year, promising robust support for the military throu... Read More

56 suspected cases recorded, three deaths confirmed as Benue declares Lassa fever outbreak

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- The Benue State Government has declared an outbreak of Lassa fever following a steady rise in suspected and confirmed cases across the state, with 56 suspected infections and three ... Read More

Makinde vows PDP won't be sacrificed for 2027 power deal, admits 2023 'mistake'

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has vowed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not be deliberately weakened or "held down" to allow another political party retain power at... Read More

DSS arraigns ex-AGF Malami, son over terrorism financing, possession of illegal firearms

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, alongside his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar ... Read More

Tinubu seeks World Bank support for improved agriculture, economic reforms

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to the World Bank for stronger support for Nigeria's sweeping economic reforms, with agriculture, youth employment and private sector growth... Read More

'Not sentiment, but competence' - Igbomina youth vanguard rallies behind Bashir Bolarinwa

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The Igbomina Youth Vanguard has rallied behind Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, PhD, describing him as a competent and stabilising figure capable of providing inclusive leadership for... Read More

Kwara reopens schools as security operatives clamp down on bandits

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The Kwara State Government has announced the reopening of all schools across the state from Monday, February 2, 2026, following sustained security operations aimed at neutralising t... Read More

Kwara moves to end farmers-herders clashes with large-scale pasture initiative

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The Kwara State Government, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has organised a capacity-building workshop on pasture establishment as part o... Read More

Coup plot: 'I was part of target to be shot' - Defence minister

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has revealed that he was among senior figures allegedly targeted by military officers accused of plotting to overthrow Pre... Read More

65-year-old woman arrested as troops intercept Boko Haram drug supply route

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, over her alleged involvement in supplying illicit drugs to Bok... Read More

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