Sierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by US, minister says
Sierra Leone has agreed to take in hundreds of West African migrants who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister told Reuters, the latest such deal by…
Forty-two pupils missing after Nigeria school attack, lawmaker says
At least 42 Nigerian school children were missing on Saturday a day after suspected Islamist militants attacked a school in the insurgency-hit northeastern Borno state, a senator for the area…
S&P lifts Nigeria’s ratings on improving macroeconomic profile
Credit ratings agency S&P upgraded Nigeria’s long-term sovereign rating to “B” from “B-” on Friday, citing improving credit worthiness. Higher oil production and prices, a large increase in domestic refining…
Police neutralise two suspected kidnappers, arrest kingpin in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun has neutralised two suspected kidnappers and arrested two others during an intelligence-led operation in Atan area of Ijebu in the state. The command disclosed this…
Nigeria, U.S. forces neutralise senior ISIS commander — DHQ
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with United States forces, neutralised a senior ISIS commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki in a coordinated counterterrorism operation. This is contained in a statement…
CBN emphasises corporate governance, by Arize Nwobu
After a successful round up of banks recapitalisation which started in 2024 and ended in March 31,2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has shifted focus and emphasis to corporate governance…
Suspected militants abduct students in Nigeria’s Borno state – Residents say
Suspected militants abducted an unspecified number of students from a primary and junior secondary school in Nigeria’s insurgency-ravaged northeastern state of Borno on Friday, residents said. Gunmen stormed Mussa Primary…
Police detains wanted armed robbery suspect in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command says it has a wanted armed robbery suspect in its custody, following a successful operation by its personnel. The command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed…
Nine ships laden with various commodities arrive Lagos ports — NPA
No fewer than nine ships have arrived Lekki, Tincan and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge petrol, bulk fertilizer, gasoline, aviation fuel and diesel. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)…
Supreme Court sets aside conviction, sentence of ex-GOC 8 Division Gen. Otiki
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeal in favour of Gen. Hakeem Otiki, former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army,…