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The United States Department of State has issued a security alert regarding possible threats targeting American facilities and American-linked schools in Nigeria, and advised citizens to remain vigilant and take precautions. The warning was announced on Monday in a notice circulated by the US diplomatic mission in Abuja. According to the alert, “The US Embassy in Abuja is notifying US …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to gender inclusion, stressing that promoting women’s participation in leadership and decision-making positions remains a deliberate priority. In a personally signed statement celebrating women in various professions as part of this year’s International Women’s Day, Dr Dantsoho said her commitment is reflected in …

Nigerian Army troops operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed three suspected terrorists in a firefight with armed fighters at Kadam Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area of ​​Sokoto State. The military operation was carried out by personnel of the Army Staff’s 7th Special Intervention Battalion, working alongside the 8th Division Strike Team, after intelligence reports indicated that a large …

Phemmy Adetula Nigeria continues to make notable strides on the international sporting stage, and at the forefront of this growing recognition in para sports is para badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji. With every tournament appearance, Kwara-born Bolaji is not only redefining excellence in para-badminton, but also projecting Nigeria as a formidable force in the global para-sports community. Through his resilience, discipline …

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 16 suspects for alleged involvement in various criminal activities. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale, disclosed this to journalists on Monday in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested for offenses ranging from unlawful possession of firearms, local manufacture of firearms, and criminal conspiracy. Other violations include …

Kayode Ajulo, SAN As of March 9, 2026, the Middle East is facing its most serious crisis in generations: a direct armed conflict between the United States, Israel, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, now in its second week. What began on February 28, 2026, with coordinated air strikes – eliminating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior officials – …

Former Labor Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. Peter Obi has condemned the detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney General Abubakar Malami. He described their ordeal as “alarming” and an example of the government using criminal prosecution as a weapon against opposition figures. In a statement posted on X on Monday, Obi called …

By Maryam Ogunremi On Thursday, while I was doing the laundry, I took off the bedspread for a change and to clean it. I do this often to make sure my skin doesn’t come in contact with residual germs on a dirty bedspread. I mean, the economy is already tough enough to survive and adding medical bills or extra skin …

A businessman, Paul Afagase, failed in his bid to ask the court to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) from investigating him over alleged contract transactions worth ₦350 million.The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed his lawsuit and sought a lasting injunction to stop the ICPC from inviting or investigating him in connection with …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has successfully completed the automation of the test item development process for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and other board exams. The innovation, known as the Remote Authoring and Moderation System (RAMS), marks the end of the manual method previously used in developing exam items. According to the council’s weekly bulletin …