Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja as part of an escalating investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving about ₦432 billion during his tenure in office. El-Rufai reportedly honoured an invitation to appear before the anti-graft agency at its Jabi headquarters, where he…

Nigeria’s higher education landscape has expanded significantly following the approval of 33 new universities by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2025, pushing the total number of universities across the country to 309. Data obtained from the commission indicates that the newly approved institutions cut across federal, state and private ownership, reflecting sustained momentum in…

The United States government has imposed sanctions on eight Nigerian nationals over alleged links to extremist financing networks and cybercrime activities, freezing any assets under US jurisdiction and barring American individuals and entities from conducting business with them. In a statement released by the US Department of the Treasury, the individuals were designated under counterterrorism…

The first contingent of United States troops and military aircraft has arrived in north-east Nigeria, marking a significant development in ongoing efforts to combat insurgency in the region. According to a report by The New York Times, a US military aircraft landed in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Thursday night. The deployment comes…

The Kwara State Government has declared it will no longer tolerate street begging being used as a cover for criminal activity, following the arrest of a suspected bandit who allegedly posed as a beggar within the state. A senior government official disclosed that the development has prompted a renewed enforcement drive aimed at safeguarding public…

Popular Nigerian actor Maurice Sam has reportedly survived an assassination attempt on his life, according to information circulating within entertainment circles and among close associates. Sources indicate that the incident occurred while the actor was on a movie set. Details surrounding the alleged attack remain unclear at the time of filing this report, and there…

The Benue State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the safe return, rehabilitation and sustainable resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the state, underscoring what officials describe as a renewed determination to restore dignity and stability to communities affected by years of violent attacks and displacement. The assurance came as the state distributed essential…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has taken a decisive stand against indiscipline within its ranks, announcing the dismissal of 43 officers for desertion, scandalous behaviour, and patrol misconduct. In a clear message reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy, the Corps emphasised that integrity, discipline, and commitment remain non-negotiable standards for all personnel. The affected officers were…

The Nigerian Army has deployed special forces troops to Benue State and parts of Nasarawa and Taraba States as part of renewed efforts to strengthen internal security, dismantle criminal networks, and restore peace in areas affected by persistent insecurity. The deployment, according to military sources, is aimed at countering armed banditry, militia activities, kidnappings, and…

Security operatives have arrested two suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a medical doctor, Abu Ibrahim, and his brother, Abu Tahir, who was reportedly killed during the incident. The suspects were apprehended at the Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, located in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, following intelligence-led operations by…

Tragedy has cast a long shadow over Nigeria’s gospel music community following the death of Matthew Ogundele, a gospel artiste, alongside three members of his crew, who were found lifeless inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State. The victims, identified as Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and Matthew Awosanya, were…

What was meant to be a quiet romantic getaway took a dramatic turn in Abuja after a man was allegedly left stunned when a woman he checked into a hotel with reportedly disappeared with his car and other personal belongings. The incident occurred at a hotel in the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory,…