Tunji-Ojo: Seven Boko Haram, ISWAP commanders returning from hajj arrested at Katsina airport
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, says seven suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders have been arrested at the Katsina airport while re-entering Nigeria from hajj…
Police In Bauchi Foil Cattle Rustling, Recover 6 Cows
By George Coben, Bauchi In a sustained clampdown on banditry and cattle rustling across the state, operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command, have foiled an attempted cattle rustling and…
Deregistration: NDC rejects Court order, heads to Appeal Court
By Myke Uzendu, Abuja The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected Friday’s ruling of the Federal High Court in Lokoja setting aside its earlier registration, insisting that the party remains…
Nigerian Army reshuffles senior officers to boost operations, security
By Chuks Oyema-Aziken Abuja – The Nigerian Army has announced a major redeployment of senior officers across operational, command, training and staff appointments as part of efforts to enhance operational…
Tinubu appoints Namdas BCDA DG, reappoints Umeoji at NDPHC
By Abbanobi-Eku Onyeka Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency, BCDA. The appointment was contained in…
DSS Releases, Compensates Man Wrongfully Arrested Over Alleged Links With Boko Haram
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the immediate release of a man wrongfully linked to Boko Haram terrorists. The setting free followed…
Team Nigeria set up Commonwealth Games preparations camp in Aberdeen
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed confidence in Team Nigeria’s athletics squad following the invitation of 29 athletes by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) as preparations intensify for…
Dignitaries, NFF pay final respects to Ex-Super Eagles coach, Onigbinde
Top government officials, football administrators, traditional rulers, former international players and other prominent Nigerians on Friday gathered at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, Modakeke, Osun State, to bid a final farewell to…
Western Naval Command holds route march to boost operational readiness, physical fitness
The Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy on Saturday conducted its Second Quarter Route March in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing the physical fitness, combat readiness and operational…
Coach Lawrence Akpokona dies
The Nigerian football community has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran coach Lawrence Akpokona, who passed away after a prolonged illness, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Akpokona, who had been…
Jigawa Launches Biggest-Ever Farm Support Scheme, Distributes 6,000 Solar Pumps To Boost Food Production
In one of the largest agricultural interventions in Jigawa State’s history, Governor Umar Namadi has flagged off the 2026 Wet Season Agricultural Support Programme, unveiling a comprehensive package that includes…
Gas Explosion Razes LPG Outlet In Jigawa, Destroys Property Worth Millions
Panic gripped residents of Hadejia town in Hadejia local government in Jigawa State on Saturday evening after a massive fire triggered by a gas explosion razed a liquefied petroleum gas…
Army Chief Shaibu Says 8,000 Newly Trained Soldiers Will Reinforce Operations Against Insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has expressed confidence that more than 8,000 newly trained soldiers will significantly strengthen ongoing military operations and contribute to restoring…
Burkina Faso Cuts Ties With France Over Terrorism Support Claims
Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic relations with France, accusing its former colonial ruler of supporting terrorist groups and pursuing “neo-colonial ambitions” in the West African nation. The military government announced…
Shettima: MSMEs Power Jobs, Prosperity Across Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are driving job creation, improving livelihoods and transforming communities across Nigeria as the Tinubu administration pursues an enterprise-led…
Cody Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for “privacy and space” following the loss of his unborn son, which was announced by his partner Noa van der Bij. Van der Bij…
Nico Williams hits out at Uruguay over World Cup injury
Spain winger Nico Williams said suffering a latest injury setback was “one of the worst days of his life” as he criticised Uruguay for lashing out in a 1-0 defeat…
Netanyahu says deal with Lebanon a ‘blow to Iran, Hezbollah’
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed the US-brokered agreement with Lebanon, calling it a historic achievement that dealt a blow to arch-foes Iran and Hezbollah. “Yesterday … we…
Saka, Rashford start as Rice rested for England at World Cup
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford will start for England for the first time at this World Cup, while Declan Rice drops out as one of five changes for the Group…
Uniosun student dies as colleagues allege negligence, varsity denies claim
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Ifetedo Campus, have alleged that negligence at the institution’s health centre contributed to the death of a final-year student, Grace…