Burkina junta chief says country must ‘forget’ democracy
The people of Burkina Faso must “forget” about democracy, said the country’s junta ruler on Thursday in an interview broadcast on national television. Captain Ibrahim Traore took over in…
EFCC moves to seize 57 Malami-linked properties
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the permanent forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to a former Attorney General…
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- Insecurity , Terrorism
- April 2, 2026
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Tinubu orders deployment of 5,000 CCTV cameras to tackle insecurity in Plateau
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of 5,000 artificial intelligence-enabled cameras to help combat insecurity in Plateau state. The security intelligence move follows Sunday’s attack, which left about…
Jos Attack: ‘This Experience Will Not Repeat Itself’, Tinubu Tells Victims’ families
President Bola Tinubu has consoled residents and families of victims of Sunday’s deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State, which left at least 28 people dead and 22 others injured,…
Appeal Court Upholds Judgement Prohibiting NBC From Imposing Fines On Broadcast Stations
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), seeking to overturn a Federal High Court judgement that restrained it…
ADC leaders ask INEC Chairman to step down
The African Democratic Congress, (ADC) has asked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to resign. ADC said the call became imperative because “the…
- Insecurity
- April 2, 2026
- 32 views
IGP Disu vows to bring perpetrators of Jos North attack to book
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday visited Plateau State to commiserate with the government and people over the deadly gunmen attack in Angwan Rukuba in Jos…
ADC going ahead with congresses, convention despite INEC’s stance — Spokesperson
Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the party will go ahead with its congresses and convention despite the position of the Independent National…
Iran vows ‘crushing’ attacks on US after Trump threats
Iran on Thursday threatened “crushing” attacks on the US and Israel, firing missiles at Tel Aviv after US President Donald Trump vowed to bomb the Islamic Republic “back to…
- Cross-border Crimes
- April 2, 2026
- 34 views
Man stabs four children to death in Ugandan kindergarten attack
Four children were stabbed to death on Thursday at a kindergarten in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, police said. The male suspect gained access by posing as a parent before attacking…
State Police or State Control? Nigeria Must Not Replace One Failure With Many
By Okechukwu Nwanguma Nigeria is once again at a familiar crossroads – confronted by deepening insecurity and searching, almost desperately, for solutions. Into this space comes the latest proposal…
Trump claim that Iran asked for ceasefire ‘false’ — Report
Iran on Wednesday denied US President Donald Trump’s assertion that Tehran had asked for a ceasefire, state television reported, citing the foreign ministry. “Trump’s statements about Iran’s request for…
INEC withdraws recognition of David Mark-led ADC over a’court judgment
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will henceforth cease to accept correspondences from either the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction or that of Rafiu Bala,…
Lassa Fever kills 50 in Taraba
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo, Taraba State, has confirmed the death of 50 patients from Lassa fever. The Head of Clinical Services at the hospital, Dr. Suleiman Abubakar…
- Insecurity
- April 1, 2026
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Tinubu postpones Ogun trip, heads to Jos
THE Presidency on Wednesday announced that President Bola Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, on Thursday, to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo…
