The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has appointed retired Maj.-Gen. Abdullahi Maikano as acting Commander General to formalise the group through a robust blueprint, announced at a security summit in Abuja.
FRSC confirms three dead, four injured in a lone crash on Nnobi-Agulu-Awka Road; a truck caught fire after mechanical fault.
Bayelsa police arrest three civil servants for allegedly stealing government equipment worth N500 million from the Ministry of Labour, Empowerment and Productivity.
The US launched its eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military facilities after two American soldiers died in Iranian attacks on a US base in Jordan.
Nigerian military foiled an ISWAP abduction attempt at Federal Polytechnic Monguno, but some students were fatally struck by terrorist gunfire. 46 students evacuated.
Troops rescued seven kidnapped victims, neutralised two kidnappers, and arrested four suspected ISWAP terrorists in coordinated operations across Borno, Yobe, Benue, and Plateau states.
Operation Kosaye, a joint police offensive between Ogun and Lagos states, has rescued kidnap victims, destroyed criminal camps, and recovered weapons, marking a new era of intelligence-led policing and inter-state collaboration.
The death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, a Black swimmer in Mississippi, has ignited a national conversation about racial fears, parenting, and justice for Black children in America.
Nigeria plans to deploy digital identity infrastructure to track mining operators, strengthen regulation, and curb illegal mining, says Minister Dele Alake.
Abia State Government responds to viral flooding video along Owerinta Road, attributing it to topographical challenges and heavy rainfall, assures drainage fixes before project completion.
An Anambra State High Court sentenced choirmaster James Onuorah to 25 years for raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl during a deliverance session, with N5m compensation.
A US soldier was killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone, bringing American deaths in the Iran war to 17.
Wazalendo militiamen have threatened to kill or capture a reporter and torch a radio station in eastern DRC as frontlines shift under diplomatic pressure for peace.
Niger State Police rescued nine children from suspected traffickers in two operations, arresting two suspects and reuniting victims with families.
Troops of the Nigerian Army raided a kidnap syndicate hideout in Imo, rescuing a victim and recovering N298,200 ransom, a vehicle, and other items. A suspect was arrested.
Police in Katsina State rescued an abducted woman and recovered 15 rustled cattle in separate operations in Funtua and Musawa LGAs. Spokesperson Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the incidents.
Borno State Government reveals a proof-of-life video of 36 students abducted from Lassa school, warns attacks threaten education gains.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested a Sudanese national, Musa Fashir, and a Ghanaian woman in Borno State, linked to terrorist activities in the North-east.
The Federal High Court in Abuja granted Bello Bodejo, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore president, N2 billion bail in his $2.63 million money laundering trial, with stringent conditions including two sureties and passport deposit.
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested three suspected members of an interstate armed robbery syndicate terrorising Ondo and Lagos States, recovering weapons including an AK-47 rifle.
Six bodies recovered, 15 passengers rescued after a canoe capsized in Ringim LGA, Jigawa. Overloading blamed as search continues for missing persons.
Two suspected senior commanders of Ansaru pleaded guilty to 32 terrorism charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, abandoning their earlier not-guilty plea.
The EFCC arraigned former Warri Refinery MD Jimoh Yisawu in Abuja over alleged money laundering. Judge Ekwo granted him N500m bail with one surety, ordering passport deposit and no travel without permission.
A civil society organisation, Kwechiri Unity Forum, has sued Minister David Umahi and the IGP over the death of nurse Mary Habila, demanding investigation and autopsy.
A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced two Ansaru commanders to life imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to 32 terrorism charges, including financing terrorism and kidnapping.
Cross River State exempts women in commercial transport and men aged 60+ from vehicle registration and daily levies under Governor Otu's 'People First' agenda.
University of Calabar reaffirms ban on wild post-examination celebrations and disorderly conduct, warning students of sanctions for violations.
The FCT Police Command has detained four officers for allegedly extorting N53,000 from ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu, with CP Ahmed Sanusi vowing severe punishment.
Anambra police arrested four suspected kidnappers involved in separate kidnapping and robbery incidents, rescuing a POS operator and recovering weapons.
Delta Police thwarted a Black Axe cult initiation in Orogun, Ughelli North LGA, recovering weapons, vehicles, and phones after a shootout.