News as it breaks
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday decorated 16 newly promoted senior officers from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) with their new ranks, urging them to show loyalty, dedication, and selfless service to the…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for credible information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nigerian fraud suspect, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran. According to the FBI, 56-year-old Adediran is wanted in connection with multiple financial crimes, including bank fraud, identity theft, and credit card fraud…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the federal government for what he termed as “misplaced priorities,” lamenting that authorities continue to celebrate revenue milestones while Nigerians lose their lives to unchecked violence and insecurity. Atiku made the remarks in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for sweeping institutional reforms at the United Nations, warning that the global body risks growing irrelevance if it fails to adapt to today’s geopolitical realities. Delivering Nigeria’s national statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York—via Vice President Kashim…
A Special Court-Martial of the Nigerian Army sitting in Maiduguri has sentenced three soldiers to life imprisonment and another to 15 years for illegally selling arms and ammunition to criminals and terrorist groups, in collaboration with rogue police officers. The ruling was delivered under the leadership of Brigadier General Mohammed…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has confirmed that he honoured an invitation from the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the September 1, 2025 attack on his convoy in Kebbi State. In a statement shared via his personal social media…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in connection with a deadly ambush on a Police Tactical Team by suspected armed herdsmen and local militias in Agu Centre, located within the Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a statement issued by Force Public…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has neutralised more than 25 terrorists in a coordinated night operation conducted in Bula, Yobe State, and the Banki axis of Borno State. The operation, which took place on September 18, 2025, followed credible intelligence provided by ground troops, according to a statement…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 46-year-old Jude Onouha, alleged kingpin of a “vicious and notorious” criminal syndicate that disguised as security operatives to hijack luxury cars from unsuspecting victims. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, who issued a statement on behalf of Commissioner of Police CP…
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested a notorious terror suspect in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, following credible and actionable intelligence. According to a statement by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, the suspect, 35-year-old Saawuan Wuaiyolna, was…
