Mohammed Ma’aji: I led coup against Tinubu because of patriotism
Mohammed Ma’aji, a Nigerian Army colonel accused of leading an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government, says he was motivated by patriotism and concern over the country’s…
DSS frees, compensates artisan cleared of Oyo school kidnapping link
The Department of State Services has released a carpenter, Mustapha Marwana, who was arrested over the abduction and killing of pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State. The Director-General…
EXTRA: President walks to office, eats once daily — NRS boss defends Tinubu
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has said President Bola Tinubu does not live an extravagant lifestyle despite the privileges attached to his office.…
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Police arrest cleric, two military officers over ‘plot to kidnap bishops’ wives’ in Plateau
The Plateau state police command has reportedly arrested a clergyman and two security operatives over an alleged plot to kidnap the wives of two prominent bishops in Jos. According…
UK radio broke rules in announcing king’s death — Official
A community radio station breached the rules after accidentally announcing the death of King Charles III in a May broadcast, a UK watchdog said on Monday. Radio Caroline, a…
NAF Airstrike Kills Nine ISWAP Fighters, Key Commander In Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its latest airstrike in Borno State has killed nine Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a key commander responsible for facilitating…
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- August 10, 2026
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570 killed in 596 security incidents in July – Report
At least 570 people were killed in 596 security incidents across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in July 2026, according to the latest report by SARI…
Woman stabs husband to death in Abia community
A woman identified as Innocent Serah has allegedly stabbed her husband, Innocent Nwaọjị, to death in Umuokereke Ngwa, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The incident, which occurred…
EXTRA: Court remands man over alleged attempted suicide
A Kano Magistrate’s Court has remanded a man, Ismail Sulaiman Bacirawa, over an alleged attempt to take his own life. Ismail was arraigned before Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan of…
NDLEA arrests Italy-based businessman with ‘98 wraps of cocaine’ in Enugu
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Italy-based businessman for allegedly ingesting 98 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.51kg at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in…
Netanyahu rejects US Gaza plan, vows no pullout until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a Gaza plan hailed by US President Donald Trump, vowing no military pullout until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed. After more than…
Iran Issues Demands For Reopening Of Hormuz
Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to…
42 Niger Republic soldiers killed in road crash while returning from training
At least 42 personnel of the Niger Republic armed forces have died in a fatal road accident involving two buses near Doukou Doukou, a distance of about 55 kilometres…
SCAM ALERT: MTN warns subscribers against fake 25GB anniversary data giveaway
MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers against fake 25GB anniversary giveaway offers circulating online, urging customers to use only its official platforms to access the promotion. The telecommunications company issued…
Publish your assets before election, SERAP urges Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission to publish details of their assets and liabilities, those of…
