Nigeria, Türkiye seal major defence deals to strengthen national security, operational readiness
Nigeria and Türkiye have entered into a comprehensive defence partnership agreement covering military training, technology transfer, intelligence sharing, and maritime cooperation aimed at strengthening national security and operational efficiency. The…
Troops rescue 13 kidnapped Benue Links passengers
The Nigerian Army troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued 13 kidnapped passengers of a Benue Links commercial bus abducted along the Makurdi–Otukpo road on April 15, 2026, the…
Police nabs 4 suspects, recover firearms in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun says it has arrested four suspects and recovered four firearms and 17 cartridges in multiple operations in various parts of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson,…
Police detains Pastor over alleged defilement in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has detained a 37-year old pastor for alleged defilement of a minor. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) stated…
UTME: We recorded minimal hitches, on 16 centres had issues — Oloyede
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has said that the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) recorded minimal challenges across the country. Oloyede said this in…
Still on that Jos airport sympathy visit, Monday Philips Ekpe
Nigerians shouldn’t gloss over some lessons from President Tinubu’s condolence gesture on the Plateau the other day, writes Monday Philips Ekpe Many details of last Palm Sunday’s massacre in Angwa…
FCT teachers begin indefinite strike Monday over ‘outstanding entitlements’
The State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has directed primary and secondary school teachers to begin an indefinite strike on…
Yilwatda: A different kind, by Ken Ugbechie
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, an engineer, has the veneer of a gentleman. Polished facial expression. A winsome smile and a friendly aura that seems apolitical. But he’s a politician. A top…
Benue Police arrests 7 over Otukpo abduction, rescue some victims
The Police Command in Benue has arrested seven suspects over alleged connection with the April 15 abduction of some passengers in Otukpo. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, confirmed the…
Police arrests 3 kidnap suspects, rescue victim in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers says it has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued one victim, following a major operation in the state. Spokesperson of the command, ASP Blessing Agebe,…