Tag: Nigeria
Suspected Bandits Raid Security Post in Kwara, Cart Away Gun Truck
ILORIN, Nigeria (FN), Suspected bandits killed at least three soldiers in a pre‑dawn attack on a joint security post in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local...
Defence Chief Oluyede Orders Troops to Intensify Fight Against Bandits
GUSAU, Nigeria (FN), Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has urged troops to intensify operations against bandits in the country’s North‑West, declaring...
Obi, Kwankwaso Supporters Launch OK Movement Ahead of 2027 Elections
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), Supporters of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have launched a new political pressure...
FCT Minister Wike Throws Down Challenge to PDP Turaki Faction
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike on Monday challenged the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to former minister Taminu...
Police Academy Expansion: Tinubu Approves Ogun Campus, 15 Billion Naira Funding
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday approved the establishment of a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa...
At UN, Jimoh Ibrahim Highlights Tinubu’s Plan to Address Generational Grievances
NEW YORK (FN), Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, said Monday that President Bola Tinubu is determined to resolve generational grievances...
Court Dismisses Air Peace Suit, Upholds FCCPC Authority on Ticket Refunds
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a suit filed by Air Peace Limited seeking to block the Federal...
Six Killed, Eight Injured in Fresh Plateau Attacks
JOS, Nigeria (FN), At least six people were killed and eight others injured in fresh attacks in Plateau State, authorities said Sunday, underscoring the...
Benue Governor Urges JAMB to Reschedule Exams for Kidnap Victims
MAKURDI, Nigeria (FN), Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reschedule examinations for eight Unified Tertiary...
“Nigeria on Edge: Insurgent Plot Sparks Airport, Prison Security Lockdown”
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), Nigerian security agencies have tightened defenses around airports and correctional facilities in the capital and neighboring Niger State following intelligence reports...
