The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he actively monitors media coverage about himself, including commentary from those he described as his “enemies.” Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Wike said he personally follows prime-time broadcasts on major Nigerian television networks such as Africa Independent Television, TVC News, and Channels Television…
No fewer than 2,000 residents of communities in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara state have fled their homes over fears of a reprisal attack by bandits. Recall troops of Operation Fansan Yanma had carried out a major offensive on the camp of notorious bandit leader Ado Alero, in Tsafe Local Government Area, resulting in…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended several top officers along the Lagos-Seme border following fresh allegations of extortion. The action was approved by the Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap, after disturbing reports surfaced online. The development was confirmed in an official statement released on Friday by the agency’s spokesperson, Akinsola Akinlabi. According to the statement, the…
A former senatorial candidate in Borno State has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja for selling petroleum products to members of the Boko Haram sect. The convict, Babagana Habeeb, was found guilty on a lone-count charge of aiding and abetting terrorism brought against him by the Federal Government….
Scores of terrorists early Friday stormed the Nuku community in Kaima Local Government Area of Kwara State killing and maiming innocent villagers. During the rampage, the Nuku community forest guard commander and five of his members were killed. The terrorists also destroyed the motorcycles of the forest guards and burnt several buildings in the community….
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over alleged false cancer claims by a social media influencer, Blessing Okoro popular known as Blessing CEO. This was contained in NCS statement signed by its National Director of Publicity,…
Aliyu Gebi, a Nigerian politician and security consultant, was arrested last week for allegations that he supplied what security sources described as false intelligence to foreign embassies in Nigeria, but he was subsequently granted bail, according to a report by PREMIUM TIMES. Mr Gebi, a lawmaker in the 7th House of Representatives, was arrested by…
A disturbing video has surfaced showing victims abducted during the deadly attack on the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, with captives making emotional appeals for rescue as their abductors claim to have “indoctrinated” them. In the footage, a member of the armed group is heard introducing the victims, stating that…
A Nigerian soldier who survived the deadly Boko Haram attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, has shared a video revealing the aftermath of the assault that killed Brigadier General O. Braimah. The footage shows the scale of destruction following the coordinated attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade. Watch video: “No bi…
A faction of Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad, popularly called Boko Haram, has released a video showing the condition of 416 abducted victims from Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, claiming they are healthy and have not been subjected to torture or sexual abuse. In the six-minute, 43-second video released on…
