Nigerian defrauds American lady of $550,000
Police has nabbed a suspect in Uselu, Edo State, over a case reported by an American female citizen who said she was defrauded of $550,000 between October 2025 and January 2026. According to a Police statement, the suspect impersonated prominent government officials and other notable public figures to gain the trust of the victim, who […]
Soldiers did not provide cover for Plateau attackers- Military
The Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace has dismissed allegations that troops provided cover for perpetrators of the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The task force said the claim made by a youth leader of the community and circulating on social media was false […]
Plateau relaxes curfew in Jos North LG
The Plateau State Government has eased the curfew earlier imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following improved security in the area. The Commissioner for Information, Joyce Ramnap, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. Ramnap noted that the adjustment takes effect from April 1, 2026. She explained that the curfew, which was initially […]
Tinubu summons Plateau governor over Jos attack
President Bola Tinubu has invited the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, to Abuja for high-level talks following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this at a press briefing held on Tuesday in Abuja. Idris conveyed condolences on behalf of the President and […]
We’re not recruiting terrorists or killers into Nigerian military – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared that contrary to some insinuations making the rounds about repentant terrorists being mobilised into the military through the back door, “We are not recruiting any killers into the army, and we can never do that.” This is just as DHQ disclosed that fears in the public domain indicating that […]
Senate orders IG to probe into Plateau killings
The Senate has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to launch a full investigation into the recent killings in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which claimed the lives of at least 28 people. While the lawmakers called for the perpetrators to be apprehended and prosecuted, the upper chamber resolved […]
NDLEA seizes N1.8bn drugs over three months in Edo
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Tuesday said it has seized illicit drugs worth N1.8 billion in the first three months of the year. The commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, who stated this while presenting the command’s first-quarter operational scorecard in Benin, said the 18,380 kilogrammes of drugs were seized from […]
‘Go to Hormuz and get your own oil’ — Trump tells countries hit by blockade
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should “go get your own oil” in the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth Social post, Trump said countries “that refused to get involved” should “build up some delayed courage, go to the […]
Plateau, Kaduna killings: Bring perpetrators to justice, Tinubu tells security agencies
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has told security agencies to be proactive in preventing attacks taking place in different parts of the country, especially in the north, condemning the attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba district, Jos, Plateau State. He equally condemned the attacks in Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Describing the […]
Disregard false claims of leniency toward terrorists, DHQ urges public
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and misleading narratives circulating on social media suggesting that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are prioritising leniency for terrorists over justice for victims.The military called on the public to disregard sensational and out-of-context interpretations of official statements and instead support ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and […]
