Nigeria has secured a rare conviction linking terrorism and illegal mining, with authorities calling it a breakthrough in efforts to cut off funding for violent groups. On 11 September, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Mahmud Usman, a commander of the Ansaru terror group, to 15 years in prison after he admitted to mining…
Thousands of families displaced by devastating floods in Yobe State have received relief supplies from Nigeria’s North East Development Commission (NEDC). The commission announced on Sunday that 2,261 households across 21 communities in Potiskum, Nangere and Jakusko council areas were supported with food items such as rice, spaghetti and vegetable oil, alongside non-food items including…
Five young boys abducted from Maiduguri, Borno State, have been rescued by police in Adamawa after being found wandering the streets of Mubi town. According to police spokesman SP Suleiman Nguroje, the children—aged between 10 and 16—were intercepted on 13 September following a tip-off. They have since been identified as residents of Gwange ward in…
A Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Hon. Adebayo Olagbenro, says zoning governorship ticket to any of the zones outside Ibadan could be a game changer for the party in 2027. He stated this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Ibadan. Olagbenro, a former Commissioner…
Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has uncovered a factory in Lagos producing “skuchies,” a psychoactive cocktail made from cannabis and blackcurrant drink, in a sweeping series of nationwide raids. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced that the 11 September raid in Ikorodu yielded more than 6,000 bottles of the illicit drink and over four tonnes…
Nigeria’s cattle breeders’ association, Miyetti Allah (MACBAN), has praised the Enugu State government for intervening in a recent attack on herders but has called for stronger measures to safeguard its members from future violence. The incident, which claimed the lives of six herders and resulted in the theft of over 100 cattle, has shaken the…
Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, has highlighted the historic role of Ibadan in shaping the country’s political and economic journey, describing the ancient city as “a home to all” with an enduring legacy of leadership. Obi made the remarks during a visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his…
Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Mele Kyari, on Wednesday appeared before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja for questioning over a multi-billion-dollar refinery maintenance project. Kyari arrived at the EFCC headquarters at 2:15 p.m. following an official invitation to address what sources described…
Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have earned more than N3.3 trillion in dividends over the past 15 years, alongside significant capital gains from the stock, the company disclosed during its “Facts Behind the Figures” presentation at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday. The session was led by the company’s new Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, who…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Empower 54 Africa Initiative to establish a world-class Armed Forces Museum in Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, said the project was conceived to preserve the history of the Nigerian military and honour the sacrifices of fallen heroes….
