Amnesty International on Sunday condemned the attacks in three Nigerian northern states of Niger, Plateau and Kaduna. The attacks took place in Borgu Local Government Area (LGA), Niger State, Qua’an-Pan LGA in Plateau State, and Kachia LGA in Kaduna State.…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the release of shortlisted names for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) and invited candidates for enlistment interviews in Kaduna. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air…

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party have outlined far-reaching conditions for reconciliation as consultations intensify to resolve the party’s lingering internal crisis, with issues surrounding party structure, the conduct of another convention, public apologies and other fundamental reforms taking centre…

The Nigeria Police Force has summoned another divisional police officer (DPO) and an investigating police officer (IPO) serving in Imo State for questioning over an alleged demand of N100,000 bribe from a 15-year-old rape victim. How it happened A woman,…

The Kano People’s Rights Alliance, KPRA, on Saturday issued a strong warning over what it described as growing authoritarian tendencies in Kano State. Kwankwaso had earlier on Saturday, while reacting to reports that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is on the…

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has ruled out any possibility of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi accepting a vice-presidential slot ahead of the 2027 general election. Tanko, an ally of Obi, made the…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that his political career would come to an end if Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State secures a second term in office in 2027. Mr Wike, who helped…

There was heightened tension in Ugba, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, over the weekend as the conferment of a chieftaincy title on governorship hopeful,  Sebastian Hon, SAN, was disrupted by the Executive Chairman of the Council, Mr. Clement…

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, has called on the United States government to extend its air strikes to Benue State to flush out terrorists and bandits operating in the area. Aondoakaa made…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the attack on Niger State communities that claimed 30 lives and several others abducted. In a statement on Sunday, Atiku described the attacks as heinous and brazen, saying such brutality against…

The Diocesan Bishop of Ijesa North (Anglican Communion), Rev Isaac Oluyamo, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to uphold the sanctity of the ballot and ensure that voters’ choices count in the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun…

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the fatal attack on the Kasuwan Daji community in Niger State. The president also ordered security chiefs to hunt down the attackers and ensure the kidnapped residents are freed. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the attack…

A retired naval officer, Commodore Promise Dappah, has called on the Federal Government to spend more money on security instead of executing other projects in the country. Dappah made this call on ‘Sunday Politics’, a programme on Channels Television monitored…

Barring last-minute changes, licensed customs agents operating in the nation’s maritime sector may picket some shipping companies today (Monday) over the planned increase in their fares, The PUNCH reports. The agents, who spoke with our correspondent via telephone on Sunday,…

Some students of St Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, are among the villagers abducted by terrorists in the area on Saturday evening, residents have said. PREMIUM TIMES reported how…