ISWAP terrorists launched fresh attacks in Yobe State, injuring a village head and looting a health centre, just two days after US airstrikes targeted their enclaves in Sokoto. Details on the raid and official reactions.
Policy analyst AbdulRasheed Hussain identifies Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Zamfara, Niger, Plateau, and Benue as priority states for foreign military intervention to curb Nigeria's escalating insurgency.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has been appointed Chairman of the APC's new Conflict Resolution, Strategy and Mobilisation Committee. Discover the committee's mandate and members.
A tragic road accident in Yobe State has left seven dead, including children, after a bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to prioritise vehicle maintenance to prevent such disasters.
A tragic accident on Potiskum Road, Yobe State, has left three dead and six injured. Authorities cite a tyre burst as the cause. Read more and see safety tips.
A fatal accident in Yobe State claims seven lives, including two children, after a Sharon bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to maintain vehicles and avoid speeding.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has launched three new MDAs to enhance rural electrification, combat drug abuse, and drive urban development. The state also doubled scholarships for 28,346 students.
A nationwide manhunt is underway in Zimbabwe after inmate Jeffrey Jingura escaped from Harare Central Prison using a vehicle he was repairing. Authorities urge public caution.
A new NHRC report reveals Yobe and Benue have the highest internally displaced persons in Nigeria, with children making up 82% of the 9,290 IDPs recorded. Read the full findings.
Nigerian Army troops and CJTF intercepted two vans carrying supplies for ISWAP in Yobe. Items seized include tyres, food, and cash. Read the full details of the operation.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.
Yobe State authorities confirm a sexual exploitation network at Potiskum Correctional Centre. Investigations ongoing, with officers suspended. Read the full report.
Six inmates at Kuje Correctional Centre graduate with degrees from NOUN, proving education reforms lives. Read their inspiring story of hope and rehabilitation.
Six inmates at Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre have earned university degrees from NOUN, showcasing education's power for rehabilitation. Read their inspiring stories of hope and purpose.
A Nigerian woman shares her harrowing story of joining a popular church that nearly destroyed her life. She details her escape and the encounter that saved her. Watch the video.
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has postponed its decision on former Labour Minister Chris Ngige's bail request. Ngige faces EFCC charges over alleged N2.2bn contract fraud. Read the latest details.
Nigerian Correctional Service and NHIA collaborate to provide health insurance coverage for inmates, aiming to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism. Learn more about this landmark initiative.
Former Minister Chris Ngige remanded in Kuje prison until December 18 over N2.2bn fraud charges. Court to rule on bail after EFCC alleges flight risk. Read the full details.
Chief Dele Momodu shares a chilling account of how a missing car document forced a last-minute change of plans, narrowly avoiding being caught in the Benin Republic military coup. Read his full story.
Peter Obi pledges ₦4.7m for NECO fees of 148 inmates in Anambra, championing education as key to rehabilitation. Read how this intervention gives second chances.
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.
The Sokoto State Government has refuted claims that Governor Ahmed Aliyu visited detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu with Abia's Alex Otti. Get the full details and official statement here.
A prison officer, Megann Gibson, 26, is jailed for misconduct after having graphic phone s3x and sending explicit letters to inmate Ryan Horan. Read the shocking details of the corruption scandal.
Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.
The Emir of Jajjere advocates for enrolling out-of-school children and early harvests to stop deadly clashes over land and water in Yobe. He calls for dialogue and unity.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a motion by IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's brother, Emmanuel, seeking his transfer from Sokoto prison. The judge ruled Emmanuel, not a lawyer, could not move the motion. Read the full details.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu requests transfer from Sokoto prison, citing distance from Abuja hinders his appeal. Federal High Court adjourns hearing to December 8. Read the full details.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu asks Federal High Court to transfer him from Sokoto prison, arguing distance hampers his right to appeal life sentence. Hearing adjourned to December 8.
Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu calls for swift prosecution of prison escapee Michael Ezenwai, who murdered human rights volunteer Christabel Aminu Egedefe in Agbor. Delta Police confirm arrest.