Pope Leo XIV Condemns Nigeria Attacks, Urges Authorities to Protect Citizens
Pope Leo XIV has condemned the recent wave of violent attacks across Nigeria, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives and urging authorities to act decisively to safeguard citizens. “It is with sorrow and concern that I learned of the recent attacks against various communities in Nigeria, leading toContinue Reading
Electoral Act Crisis: Senate Convenes Emergency Plenary as Protests, Boycott Threats Mount
Abuja — The Senate has announced an emergency plenary session for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, amid rising public anger over its passage of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill and the rejection of a clause mandating real-time electronic transmission of election results. The decision was disclosed on Sunday in a statementContinue Reading
Tinubu Hosts AFRICOM Commander, U.S. Envoy at State House
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday received a high-level delegation from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) at the State House, Abuja. The delegation was led by the Commander of AFRICOM, General Dagvin Anderson, and included senior U.S. defence and diplomatic officials. The meeting was attended by Nigeria’s top securityContinue Reading
FG COMMENDS NIMASA DG ON NIGERIA’S IMO COUNCIL ELECTION
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has commended the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr. Dayo Mobereola, for his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s successful election into Category C of the CouncilContinue Reading
Appeal Court Dismisses CBN, ABU Bid to Stop ₦2.5bn Payment to 110 Illegally Sacked Workers
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed fresh attempts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to halt the payment of a ₦2.5 billion judgment debt owed to 110 former university workers unlawfully dismissed in 1996. In two separate unanimous judgments deliveredContinue Reading
Customs Tin Can Island Command Hands Over Expired Drugs to NAFDAC
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port Command, has intensified its clampdown on illicit pharmaceuticals with the handover of three containers of expired drugs to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The formal handover took place on Friday in Lagos,Continue Reading
Kwara Killings: How Terrorists Lured Victims With Prayer Call
Survivors of the deadly terrorist attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have recounted how the assailants lured victims by exploiting religious trust, including using a call to prayer before opening fire. It was a typical harmattan afternoon last Tuesday. The sun hungContinue Reading
Suspected Smugglers Kill Customs Officer in Ogun
Suspected smugglers have killed a senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) during an ambush in Ogun State, underscoring the risks faced by operatives engaged in border enforcement. The deceased, Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC I) Mustapha Akiyode, was fatally shot in the early hours of Tuesday, February 3,Continue Reading
NIMASA Considers Expansion of Deep Blue Project, Seeks Stronger Navy Partnership
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is considering an expansion of its flagship maritime security initiative, the Deep Blue Project, following its recorded successes across the Gulf of Guinea and growing international recognition. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, disclosed this during a strategic courtesy visitContinue Reading
Court Jails Former NEXIM Bank MD for 10 Years Over ₦2.4bn Fraud
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Mr Roberts Orya, to 10 years’ imprisonment for fraud involving ₦2.4 billion. Justice F. E. Messiri delivered the judgment on Thursday, February 5, 2026, after finding Orya guiltyContinue Reading