A Nigeria Immigration Service officer has been killed while another was abducted after suspected bandits raided an outpost in Balia community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The deceased has been identified as Umar Yusuf. According to sources, the attackers, who came on motorcycles, stormed the outpost in broad daylight around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, overpowering the officers on duty and seizing two AK-47 rifles with ammunition. The outpost is located along Babanna Road, near the Benin Republic border, an area increasingly targeted by criminal gangs. A source said, “Babanna Road has long been a hotspot for banditry and…
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…meets APC stakeholders ahead of party’s zonal congress, national convention Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday called on members of the All Progressives Congress in the state to intensify mobilisation at the grassroots, declaring that the party must secure one million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The governor made the call at a stakeholders’ meeting with APC members held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Akure, where he addressed party leaders, pre-delegates and other stakeholders on preparations for forthcoming party congresses and the need for unity within the fold.…
The Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the right of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to fair hearing, overturning an earlier decision of the Federal High Court in Kaduna presided over by Justice R.M. Aikawa. The appellate court delivered the judgment in an appeal instituted by El-Rufai against the Kaduna State House of Assembly in suit number CA/K/240/2024. Details of the ruling were disclosed on Tuesday in a statement issued by the former governor’s media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye. The court held that the lower court acted wrongly when it went ahead with proceedings on July 18, 2024, without confirming that…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, acting on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement on Tuesday, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, conveyed the minister’s congratulatory message to Muslim faithful for completing the Ramadan fast. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to continue embracing the values of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice highlighted during the holy month. He also called on all Nigerians to pray for the nation’s unity, peace, and progress. The…
The Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has stepped down from his role, citing deep disagreement with the prosecution of the Iran war under President Donald Trump. Kent disclosed his decision on Tuesday, explaining that he could no longer support the administration’s position on the escalating conflict. In remarks posted on social media, he challenged the rationale behind the military engagement, insisting that Iran did not present any immediate threat to the United States. According to him, the decision to go to war appeared to have been driven by external influences, including pressure linked to Israel…
Suspected bandits have kidnapped two female travellers in Bacita, a community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred on Monday when the commercial vehicle conveying the victims reportedly broke down in the area following a mechanical fault, leaving passengers stranded. Sources within the security network revealed that the vehicle was travelling from Niger State to Osun State before developing a fault at Bacita Junction. The situation was said to have been exploited by the assailants, who allegedly whisked away the two women amid the confusion. Findings indicated that operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
A viral video circulating on social media has triggered widespread condemnation after a man was accused of attempting to entice a young female hawker with a monetary offer. The footage, shared on Monday by content creator LordZeus via Instagram, captured the moment he confronted the suspect over the alleged act. In the clip, the man denied any wrongdoing and claimed that the child was his daughter. However, the girl countered his claim, explaining that he approached her while she was selling avocados and asked her to accompany him to a secluded area, offering her ₦1,000. She stated that she refused…
Professor Charles Soludo has been formally inaugurated for a second term as Governor of Anambra State, with the ceremony taking place at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Tuesday. Soludo, who assumed office alongside his Deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, was sworn in before a gathering of national and state dignitaries. The event drew Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku, as well as Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, among other governors and notable personalities. The swearing-in followed Soludo’s decisive victory in the November 8, 2025, governorship election, officially…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has voiced strong disapproval over reports that a Federal High Court judge allegedly ordered a defence lawyer to kneel during proceedings, calling the action inconsistent with judicial standards and the dignity of the legal profession. The incident reportedly occurred during the trial of activist Omoyele Sowore, who is facing charges brought by the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged cyber-related offences. According to reports, Justice Mohammed Umar admonished lead defence counsel, Marshall Abubakar, over his tone in court and allegedly instructed him to “come out and kneel down.” Other legal practitioners present intervened before…
Residents of Kutaho and Kugir communities in Aribi Ward, Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State, have raised the alarm over the continued captivity of 32 villagers abducted by armed bandits over a month ago. The kidnappers are said to be demanding ₦30 million and four motorcycles for their release. Eyewitnesses said the villagers were seized during a raid in the early hours of February 9, 2026, when gunmen stormed the farming communities, firing indiscriminately and forcing residents from their homes before taking dozens of people to an unknown location. Community members told journalists that the abducted include women, children, and…