Canada declines comment on military chiefs visas denial
The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has acknowledged media reports concerning the visa denials of senior Nigerian military officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. This…
Afenifere Leader Ayo Adebanjo Dies At 96
A foremost nationalist, elder statesman and leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. He died peacefully at his residence in…
FG knocks Canada for denying CDS visa
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has condemned the Canadian Embassy’s denial of a visa to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. The controversy unfolded when Gen…
Residents killed as trailer suffers brake failure in Kano
A yet to be ascertained number of people have been killed while others sustained injuries after a trailer lost control on the popular Muhammadu Buhari bridge in Kano. The…
Delta altercation with police resolved, officers facing disciplinary measures – Air Force
Following the altercation that occurred between personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and police officers in Warri, Delta State on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, the NAF on Thursday…
EXTRA: Ribadu slams Canada for denying military chiefs visa
National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has slammed the Canadian government over its decision to deny visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other top military…
National grid experiences disturbance
Some parts of Nigeria were without electricity on Wednesday after the national grid experienced a disturbance. Data obtained from the independent system operator (ISO) showed that the megawatt generated…
Four Lagos-based drug cartel members declared wanted
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared four suspected drug dealers wanted for their involvement in multiple trafficking activities. Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the NDLEA, said in…
IGP bans policemen in mufti from carrying guns
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has directed that henceforth, “No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian attire (mufti).” He also issued…