The Nigeria Police said they know certain things about US airstrikes on terrorists’ enclave in Sokoto State but chose to leave it for the military to address. Force Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this revelation on Tuesday on Tuesday when he…

Costa Rica’s government on Tuesday said it had uncovered a plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves on the eve of national elections, in which his right-wing party is tipped for victory. Jorge Torres, head of the Central American nation’s Directorate…

Former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has said Nigerian youths are merely fascinated by the youthfulness and military uniform of Burkina Faso’s junta leader, Ibrahim Traoré. Sani made the remark in a statement posted on his…

Manchester United have announced the appointment of Michael Carrick as head coach of the men’s first team until the end of the 2025/26 season. This is detailed in a statement released by the club’s Communications Department on Tuesday, January 13,…

The trial of a former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), over the alleged diversion of N33.2 billion intended for arms procurement, continued on January 13, 2026, before Justice C.O. Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court,…

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has announced a N6.452bn allocation for 271 public tertiary institutions across Nigeria as part of its 2026 intervention programme. The funding, approved by President Bola Tinubu, is intended to support infrastructure development, improve teaching and…

The Abia State Government has inaugurated a State Safe School Steering Committee to ensure the safety of educational institutions in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday during a media briefing on the outcome…

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has predicted the AFCON semi-final tie between Egypt and Senegal. The Pharaohs and the Teranga Lions will face each other in the AFCON last-4 on Wednesday evening. Both teams head to the game after…

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the dualisation of the Argungu old bypass road, describing the level of work on the project as impressive. The governor made the remarks on Tuesday during…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged public servants in Nigeria to embrace the virtues of selflessness, discipline and excellence, saying enduring legacies in public service are built on consistency of effort, strength of character and resilience in the face of…

The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that in its recent fight against insecurity in North-Central, no fewer than 129 terrorists have so far been arrested in Kogi and Kwara States respectively. Force Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on Tuesday…

The Nigerian Navy has vowed to support the Federal Government’s projection of achieving 2.5 million barrels per day crude oil production by 2027, with renewed commitment to the fight against oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region…

In a stunning reversal of his stance, former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has endorsed the planned defection of Governor Abba Yusuf and other elected Kano officials, from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressivea Congress…

The Adamawa State Government has urged residents to wear face masks and take other precautionary measures against rising air pollution. In a Public and Environmental Notice issued by the state Ministry of Environment, the government stated, “The current atmospheric condition…

The Nigerian Army has provided free medical care to Tsefe community, a suburb of Sokoto State, as part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. Inaugurating the exercise on Tuesday, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division,…