A wave of relief has swept across Sabon Birni, a restive community in Sokoto State, as residents celebrate the death of notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Dan Dari Biyar. The infamous criminal, known for his brutal reign and dehumanising remarks, was neutralised in a joint security operation involving the Nigerian Armed Forces. Dan Dari Biyar was…
Six students of the Nigerian Law School have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be bandits in Benue State while travelling to resume academic activities at the institution’s Yola Campus in Adamawa State. The incident, reported by NewsPointNigeria, occurred on the evening of Saturday, July 26, along the volatile Wukari-Benue border axis, a route notorious…
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has called for greater religious tolerance among faith groups in Nigeria, warning that the persistent climate of intolerance continues to hinder the nation’s development. Kaigama made the call on Saturday during the 25th Priestly Anniversary celebration of the Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Ernest…
The Ondo State chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has arrested seven suspects involved in various criminal activities and recovered stolen goods worth over N300 million. This was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday in Akure by the State Commander of the Corps, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye. Adeleye said the arrests…
Mr Peter Obi, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate has congratulated the Super Falcons on their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, ahead of the host nation Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Nigerian women’s national football team on Saturday defeated hosts Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final to extend…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that five persons lost their lives and 55 others sustained injuries following severe flooding in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. Mr. Ladan Ayuba, Head of Operations at NEMA’s Yola office, disclosed that the injured victims are currently receiving treatment at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital. The…
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has described the Super Falcons as Nigeria’s strongest ambassadors after emerging champions of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Odumegwu-Ojukwu said this in a congratulatory message issued on Sunday in Abuja by her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Dr Magnus Eze. The…
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will play host to three-time African champions Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sept. 9. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Head of Communications on Sunday, noted that the highly-anticipated game will commence at 4 p.m. GMT (which is 5 p.m….
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Super Falcons on their remarkable 3–2 victory over hosts Morocco to win a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, describing the achievement as a beacon of hope and national inspiration. In a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, Jonathan praised…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the second United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit, taking place from July 27 to 29. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Shettima’s aircraft touched down at the Bole International Airport around 4:26 p.m. local time, where he was received by Ethiopia’s Deputy…
