A retired military intelligence expert cautions the Presidency against political control of Nigeria's defence architecture, warning it could limit Gen. Musa's effectiveness. Read the full analysis.
A 45-year-old father died after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at a UK hospital. An investigation ruled his death preventable. Read the full report on the systemic failures.
A Nigerian lady shares the tragic story of her younger brother, a seminarian, who died while playing football. Her emotional tribute has gone viral, sparking reactions and shared stories of similar sudden losses.
An Akwa Ibom High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of businessman Chijioke Anyanwu. The notorious gang also abducted a university lecturer. Read the full details of the judgment and the gang's operations.
Families torn apart by Northwest banditry demand President Tinubu investigate ex-governors named by Bello Turji. They seek justice and an end to impunity. Read their urgent plea.
The Democracy Watch Initiative urges an independent investigation into allegations linking Defence Minister Bello Matawalle to bandit groups. The group stresses transparency and urgency to protect national security and public trust.
A Kebbi State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Isah to five years imprisonment for attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl. Justice Maryam Abubakar Kaoje delivered the judgment. Read the full details.
Nigerian students call for Bello Matawalle's removal as Minister of State for Defence, citing a viral video and a 'serious breach of trust' amid the nation's security crisis.
Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello clarifies she is not campaigning for the 2027 elections despite ADC's invitation and billboards. She prefers her life as a US-based professor. Read her full statement.
Political commentator Hamma-Ahmed Hayatu calls for President Tinubu to remove Bello Matawalle as Defence Minister of State, suggesting two ex-military chiefs as replacements. Read the full details.
Ibrahim Dosara, former commissioner to Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, dismisses revived corruption and security strategy claims as politically driven. He defends Matawalle's record and civilian oversight role. Read the full defence.
Pressure mounts on Defence Minister Bello Matawalle as stakeholders demand his resignation over a past video defending bandits. Amid Nigeria's security crisis, questions of loyalty arise. Read the full story.
Cross River Police Command intercepts stolen vehicles, dismantles criminal hideouts, and boosts surveillance in riverine areas. CP Rashid Bello and NUJ pledge collaboration to maintain state's peace.
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.
A 50-year-old Danish grandmother received a suspended jail term for posting her daughter's labour photos on Facebook without consent. The case highlights serious privacy violations in the digital age. Read the full story.
The true cause of former Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar's resignation was a prolonged, hidden conflict with Minister of State Bello Matawalle, undermining ministry operations amid a security crisis. Discover the full story.
An 18-year-old herder, Adamu Mohammed, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the culpable homicide of 19-year-old Adamu Ali in Auno, Borno State. Read the full court details.
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, d!ed at Turai Umaru Yar'adua Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused a bank transfer for oxygen. The hospital cites a cash-only policy. Read the full investigation.
A man faces manslaughter charges after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria's highest mountain, Grossglockner. The tragic incident occurred during a winter hike. Read the full story.
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.
Two Nigerian men and a Sudanese woman have been sentenced to over 20 years combined for a romance scam that caused a retired American teacher's suicide. Read the shocking details of the elaborate fraud.
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of names that sparked national mourning and curiosity.
A civic coalition has defended Minister Bello Matawalle against criticism from an old video, citing recent security successes. They urge focus on current performance. Read more.
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of 10.
Ex-Tinubu aide Denge Josef Onoh demands Defence Minister Bello Matawalle resign after a 2021 video surfaced showing him sympathising with bandits, calling it a conflict in Nigeria's terror fight.
A violent clash between soldiers and police officers at a Jos mall caused panic. The Plateau command has sanctioned personnel involved. Read details of the incident and official response.
ASF France reveals 82 Nigerian women face execution, highlighting gender bias and poverty in the justice system. Advocates demand a moratorium and recognition of domestic violence as a mitigating factor.
The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative appeals to President Tinubu to keep Bello Matawalle as Minister of State for Defence, citing his crucial role in security and regional stability. Read why they believe his continuity is vital.
Niger Delta Youth Congress calls on President Tinubu to retain Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, dismissing attacks as a political plot ahead of 2027. Read why they see this as a stability test.
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 20 years for orchestrating a massive bank fraud and money laundering conspiracy across the United States. Read the full details of the sophisticated scheme.