Tag: Nigeria
Boko Haram Dares Nigerian Government Over 416 Abducted Victims
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (FN), Boko Haram terrorists have released a video daring the Nigerian government to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 abducted victims in...
Naira Appreciates in Parallel Market, Weakens in Official Trading
LAGOS, Nigeria (FN), The naira showed mixed fortunes on Monday, appreciating slightly in the parallel market but weakening in official trading. Dealers said the...
Federal High Court Admits Nine Exhibits in Malami Family Corruption Trial
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday admitted nine exhibits against former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of...
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...
