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Angry women from the Gashish community in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, destroyed a military checkpoint on Monday, citing total loss of confidence in the security forces. The protest followed a weekend of bloodshed across the region that claimed at least six lives in twin attacks. Residents argue that the presence of soldiers has failed to…
An internal security alert has revealed that terrorist factions have successfully infiltrated the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to execute high-profile attacks. A leaked memorandum from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) warns that the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and the Sadiku-led Boko Haram faction are planning coordinated strikes on critical infrastructure. The primary targets…
The Nigerian Naira opened with a modest recovery on Tuesday morning, trading at N1,358.20 per Dollar in the official window. Early sessions at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed the currency oscillating within a tight band between N1,357.31 and N1,358.63. This stability follows recent central bank interventions designed to smooth out mid-month liquidity volatility….
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, appeared at the State High Court on Monday to face corruption charges. Security operatives cordoned off the court premises and took up positions at strategic points to manage a heavy presence of spectators. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is prosecuting Mr El-Rufai…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to investigate the suspected diversion of ₦2.9 billion at two federal agencies. The demand targets the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA). SERAP cited findings from a 2025 Auditor-General report detailing systemic financial mismanagement. The group gave…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have identified a lack of effective leadership and management as the primary obstacle to improving national health outcomes. During a series of workshops in Yola, Sokoto, and Ilorin, experts argued that technical skill is secondary to governance in the quest for a functional system. The UNICEF-led initiative, “Enhancing Leadership, Governance…
The Omugo community in Kwara State has become a ghost town following a series of relentless bandit attacks that have forced indigenes to abandon their homes. Representatives of the Ifelodun Local Government Area raised the alarm in Ilorin on Friday, revealing that the latest strike occurred on March 22, 2026. Gunmen abducted eight worshippers during…
The Federal Ministry of Environment has placed ten states on high alert for potential flooding between April 8 and April 12, 2026. Heavy rainfall is expected to lash communities across the south and central belts, threatening homes and infrastructure. Usman Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, signed the urgent notice…
The fragile two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran will not extend to the Lebanese front, according to the Israeli Prime Minister. Benjamin Netanyahu clarified on Wednesday that while Israel supports the American effort to neutralise the Iranian nuclear and missile threat, its own military campaign against Hezbollah continues unabated. This distinction sets Jerusalem at odds…
The Dangote refinery has emerged as a critical energy lifeline for Africa as the conflict between the United States and Iran paralyses Middle Eastern shipping. Operating at its full 650,000-barrel-per-day capacity, the Lagos-based facility recently exported 17 cargoes of petrol to nations across West, Central, and East Africa. This surge in regional trade follows the…
