Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong on Thursday confirmed he is drawing the curtain on his international career, ending a ten–year spell with Nigeria’s senior national team. The defender made the announcement in an emotional Instagram post, expressing deep appreciation for the opportunity to wear the green and white jersey and noting that although his playing journey has ended, his loyalty to the team remains intact. “Honoured. Grateful. Forever a Super Eagle. Playing for Nigeria has been the greatest privilege of my life,” Ekong said. “The journey may end here, but my support never will. Here’s to the next chapter.” His…
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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office on former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), officially naming him the nation’s new Minister of Defence. The brief ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, coming barely 24 hours after the Senate confirmed his nomination following an intense five-hour screening. During the screening, senators interrogated Musa on recent security breaches, particularly the controversial withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, shortly before the abduction of schoolgirls on November 17. He told lawmakers he would “immediately set up a full-scale investigation” into the…
Defence Minister-designate, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), on Thursday arrived at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for his formal swearing-in, hours after his confirmation by the Senate. Musa drove into the State House at about 3 p.m., accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Oluoyede Kayode. The former Chief of Defence Staff became a focal point at Wednesday’s Senate screening, where lawmakers declined to grant him the customary “bow and go,” opting instead for an extended interrogation on national security. During the session, senators drilled him on critical defence issues, including funding constraints, intelligence lapses, technological deficiencies in military operations, escalating…
Tension rose in Umuahia yesterday as residents of Ikwuano Local Government Area marched to the Anti-Cult Unit of the Abia State Police Command, Olokoro, carrying the body of Mrs. Williams, wife of the Leader of the Ikwuano Legislative Council, Ejike Williams. The protesters, who arrived in their numbers, accused operatives of the unit of contributing to the woman’s death. Mrs. Williams, a nursing mother who delivered barely nine days earlier, was said to have collapsed shortly after her husband and three other councillors were allegedly assaulted and detained by policemen over a petition reportedly filed by a revenue agent. Her…
The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, has arrested 20 suspected cultists allegedly involved in the killing of a police officer and other violent acts in Ilesi, near Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The command’s spokesperson, Umma Ayuba, disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday in Lagos, noting that the attack stemmed from a retaliatory mission by suspected members of the Neo Black Movement (Aye Confraternity). According to Ayuba, the incident occurred on November 29 at about 9:30 pm, when suspected members of the Neo Black Movement, also known as Aye Confraternity, invaded the Ilesi area in retaliation for an earlier attack…
Fear has gripped residents of Danjibga community in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State after armed bandits killed three people on Wednesday evening following a disagreement over the payment for a yoghurt drink. Details of the attack were shared on X by security analyst Bakatsine on Thursday, shedding light on how a minor confrontation escalated into a deadly assault. According to Bakatsine, the attack started after a group of bandits walked into a local shop and attempted to take Rufaida Yoghurt worth ₦3,500 without paying. When the shop owner insisted on payment, the men reportedly became angry, dropped the…
Tension has heightened in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State following demands by Ikale youths for the withdrawal of military personnel allegedly attached to the Coordinator of Tantita Security Services in the state, Idowu Asonja, as well as the relocation of the firm’s operational base. The youths, in a statement jointly signed on Wednesday by community representatives, Bankole Monday and Tayo Obamoyegun, said the presence and activities of the personnel had stirred unease within the locality. According to the statement, the community expressed concerns over what they described as actions and developments that have caused unease in the area.…
By Tom Garba The governorship aspiration of Dr. Salihu Bakari Girei is rapidly transforming into a full-fledged movement across Adamawa State, as an increasing number of residents, community leaders, technocrats, farmers, students and political stakeholders continue to publicly declare support for his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer in the 2027 gubernatorial race. What began as scattered endorsements from individuals who admired his work has now evolved into a groundswell of unified voices insisting that the state deserves his brand of leadership; one rooted in competence, vision, and a legacy of tangible achievements. Across Yola, Girei, Hong,…
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered that Uche Ezeh, a middle-aged man, be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Man remanded over cocaine, cannabis export in Lagos A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered that Uche Ezeh, a middle-aged man, be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre after he pleaded guilty to charges of exporting 4.40 kilograms of cocaine and 11.50 kilograms of cannabis sativa. He will remain in custody until December 12, 2025, when the court is expected to review the facts of the case and deliver judgment. Ezeh was arraigned by the National Drug…
A teacher employed by the Ekiti State government, Afolayan Joshua Adebayo, has accused medical practitioners at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital of harvesting his kidney without consent. Speaking at a press conference in Ado Ekiti, Afolayan said the incident followed an accident he suffered in August 2025, after which he was informed that one of his kidneys was affected. According to him, the results of multiple scans carried out, including at UCH, Ibadan, confirmed that while his right kidney was damaged, his left kidney remained healthy. However, during surgery intended to remove the faulty kidney to protect his other…