The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspected banditry and kidnapping suspects in Kwara State following a covert operation carried out on December 19, 2025. According to police authorities, operatives intercepted the suspects along the Komen–Masallaci axis of Kaiama Local Government Area during a joint operation involving the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team and the…
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has received another chieftaincy title in Lagos. Traditional leaders installed him as the Okanlòmo of Eyọ Ọba Alakẹtẹ Pupa, Laba Ẹkun, during a ceremony held in the state. His wife, Layal Tinubu, also received a complementary chieftaincy title. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulated the couple on Friday….
Lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has renewed calls for his relocation from Northern Nigeria following security concerns linked to a recent bombing in Sokoto State. The lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, made the call on Friday through a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. He…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has praised President Bola Tinubu for ensuring a peaceful Christmas celebration, describing it as the first in many years without reported church attacks. CAN President, Most Revd Daniel Okoh, made the remark on Friday after a courtesy visit to the President and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Lagos….
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. A member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, made the marriage public on Friday through a celebratory Facebook post. He confirmed the union and welcomed Queen…
The Federal Government has confirmed that debris from a United States airstrike against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in Sokoto State caused the explosions that damaged properties in Offa, Kwara State, on Christmas night. The clarification followed public anxiety after explosions rocked parts of Offa, damaging homes, shops, and a hotel. As a result, residents expressed…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria return to action on Saturday night when they face Tunisia in a crucial Group C clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The match takes place at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fes, with kick-off set for 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time. Importantly, a win will secure…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government’s new security measures will soon begin to yield positive results across the country. The president gave the assurance while meeting a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence. According to a statement issued…
Israel recognizes the Somaliland Republic as an independent state with sovereignty. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced this on December 26, 2025. This decision brings Somaliland’s long wait for recognition to an end. Moreover, Netanyahu signed a joint agreement with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi during a virtual ceremony. Israel becomes the first nation to…
RULAAC demanded clarity from the Tinubu administration. The group focused on the legal grounds for US airstrikes in Sokoto State. RULAAC also raised some concerns regarding Nigerian sovereignty. They said a clear legal basis should always be provided for foreign armies to intervene. At the same time, they focused on possible violations of international law….
