Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the renaming of two key sports institutions in memory of 22 athletes who tragically lost their lives in a motor accident while returning from the 2025 National Sports Festival in Ogun State. The announcement was made on Sunday, June 29, in a statement signed by the…
Thirteen passengers who were abducted in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State have been successfully rescued in a coordinated operation by the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilante groups. According to preliminary reports, the victims were traveling in a Benue Links bus from Abeokuta to Makurdi when they were ambushed and kidnapped at Eke,…
In yet another violent outbreak in Benue State, at least four Mobile Policemen have been reportedly killed following a deadly Sunday afternoon attack by armed herders on Udei community, located in Guma Local Government Area (LGA). The assault, which occurred around 11 a.m. on June 29, escalated fears of renewed insecurity in the area, just…
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark bilateral agreement on customs cooperation and mutual administrative assistance. The agreement was signed on Thursday, June 26, 2025, during the 145th/146th Sessions of the Customs Co-operation Council held…
In a dramatic midnight operation, officers of the Kaduna State Police Command have neutralised two armed robbers and arrested two others following a violent robbery at Gashash Estate, Barnawa, in the early hours of Wednesday. According to reports, a gang of eight heavily armed criminals stormed the estate around 3:10 a.m., looting valuables such as…
In a decisive move to combat rising insecurity across Nigeria, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has announced the deployment of 800 specially trained troops to key conflict zones in the country. Speaking during a Defence Training Seminar held in Abuja on Wednesday, General Musa revealed that the elite troops—comprising the first…
Since the development of the first atomic bomb in 1945, nuclear weapons have remained a critical part of global military power and international security. Despite international efforts to prevent the spread of these devastating weapons, nine countries currently possess nuclear arsenals. In 1968, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was introduced to curb the expansion of…
Internet Fraud Threatens Nigeria’s Economy, EFCC Chairman Tells Students at Ambrose Alli University The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again cautioned Nigerian students against engaging in internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo, stressing that there is “no shortcut to wealth.” 🎓 EFCC Speaks at Ambrose Alli University Anti-Corruption Symposium Speaking during a…
Egypt Tops the List as Nigeria Climbs to 31st Globally According to the latest data published by Global Firepower (GFP), Nigeria ranked third in Africa and 31st in the world in the 2025 Global Military Strength Index. The annual index evaluates the military capabilities of 145 countries based on over 60 critical factors, including manpower…
In a significant milestone for the Nigerian military, 542 senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) officially retired from active duty after serving the nation for 35 years. The retirement ceremony took place on Thursday at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) in Oshodi, Lagos. The retiring personnel included: Representing the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen….
