adminAmnesty: How Tiger Base police officers torture, execute suspects in Imo
Amnesty International (AI) has released a report highlighting the alleged atrocities committed by officers of the anti-kidnapping unit of the Imo police command, popularly known as Tiger Base. The…
Court grants Malami, son N200m bail in terrorism financing case
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday admitted a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, to N200m bail each over alleged terrorism financing…
US lawmaker insists Christians bear brunt of Nigeria’s violence, asks Trump to act
Member of the United States Congress, Representative Riley Moore, has alleged that Christians in Nigeria have borne the overwhelming brunt of violent attacks for over two decades, calling for…
Again gunmen kill five persons, injure three in Plateau
No fewer than five persons, including children, have been reportedly killed, while three others sustained severe injuries following an attack on the Nche Shwye Rishi community in the Bassa…
Pakistan bombs capital of Afghanistan, declares ‘open war’
Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan, including the capital Kabul, on Friday, with Islamabad’s defence minister declaring the neighbours at “open war” following months of tit-for-tat clashes. AFP journalists…
Adamawa gov Fintiri defects to APC
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. In a statewide broadcast, the governor said he decamped with his entire cabinet and all…
INEC fixes January 16, 2027 for presidential election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 16, 2027, as the new date for the presidential and national assembly elections. The commission also fixed February 6, 2027,…
25 killed in jihadist attacks in northeast Nigeria – Report
At least 25 people were killed in two separate jihadist attacks in northeastern Nigeria’s Adamawa state, local sources told AFP on Thursday. The attacks in the towns of Madagali…
Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Six Worshippers In Attack On Kebbi Mosque
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a mosque in Dadinkowa community, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing six worshippers and injuring three others in what security authorities described…
Alcohol sachet ban: Labour unions again protest at NAFDAC Lagos office
The standoff between labour unions and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control entered Day 7 on Thursday, February 26, 2026 as members of the…
Report: Tsoho, FHC chief judge, faces possible removal over ‘non-declaration’ of some assets
John Tsoho, chief judge of the federal high court (FHC), appears to have violated the code of conduct law by not making full disclosure of his assets, according to…
RULAAC Condemns Online Death Threat Against Peter Obi
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has condemned what it described as a disturbing threat posted on X (formerly Twitter) against former presidential candidate Peter Obi,…
RULAAC sets agenda for new IGP
By Okechukwu Nwanguma With the appointment of Acting Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Ridwan Disu to lead the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria stands at a critical reform moment. The expectations…
UK-based Nigerian man jailed, banned from sitting near lone women after train assaults
A Nigerian man, Esosa Eguakin has been jailed for sexually assaulting two women on trains travelling from Hampshire to London, UK following an investigation by the British Transport Police…
Tunji Disu Assumes Office As Acting IGP, Promises Professional, Accountable Policing
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has a new sheriff in town: Tunji Disu, who on Wednesday assumed office as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Disu, 59, takes over…
