Taraba, Nigeria | July 18, 2025 —Nigerian military forces have thwarted a planned terrorist attack on several communities in Taraba State, arresting two suspected insurgents in the process. According to credible security sources, the operation was carried out following actionable intelligence about the movement of a suspected terrorist cell targeting villages in the Lau and
Ijebu-Ode, July 18, 2025 —A group of Isese traditional worshippers in Ogun State has expressed deep dissatisfaction over the reported exclusion of customary rites in the burial proceedings of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The revered monarch, who passed away recently at the age of 90, was laid to rest in
In a candid remark that sheds light on the ongoing security challenges in Plateau State, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Joyce Ramnap, has revealed that most of the attacks carried out by armed assailants often take place in remote and difficult-to-access areas—locations where security agencies struggle to respond promptly. Speaking on the disturbing
Abuja, July 18, 2025 —The Abuja Federal High Court has ordered the arrest and production of a surety who stood for a British national accused in the $9.6 billion Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID) fraud case but failed to ensure the defendant’s court appearance. The surety, identified as an Abuja-based businessman, was apprehended and brought
Lagos, July 18, 2025 —Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has officially commissioned a community radio station and a newly constructed ultra-modern market in Mushin Local Government Area, as part of efforts to enhance local development and boost grassroots communication and commerce. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held on Thursday in Mushin, Governor Sanwo-Olu
Lagos, July 18, 2025 —The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has renewed calls for deeper investment in youth development and empowerment as part of the activities marking the 2025 World Population Day. Themed “Harnessing the Power of the Youth: Pathway to Prosperity”, the event held in Lagos brought
Abuja, July 18, 2025 —A bureau de change operator, testifying before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, detailed how top executives of SunTrust Bank allegedly coordinated the movement of $12 million in cash to finance a controversial oil transaction. The witness, whose identity was protected for security reasons, narrated how the transactions were
Ijegun-Egba, Lagos — July 18, 2025The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has sealed off ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, two major petroleum products depots located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos, citing serious violations of maritime and national security regulations. According to a statement released by NIMASA, the decision followed a comprehensive audit and
The Benue State Government has expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) currently taking refuge in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area. Officials lamented the deplorable state of the camp, noting that the displaced persons are grappling with acute shortages of basic necessities, particularly clean water and
In a strategic effort to enhance access to affordable and quality healthcare, the Jigawa State Government has announced plans to set up a small-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facility within the state. The initiative is aimed at reducing reliance on external drug suppliers and strengthening the state’s healthcare delivery system. The proposed plant, according to government sources,
