Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted suspected drug traffickers at the busy Seme border corridor, arresting a woman who allegedly concealed illicit substances under a fabricated pregnancy and another who reportedly ingested dozens of wraps of cocaine in a desperate attempt to evade detection. The operation, carried out at the…

Here are the 10 Nigerian states with the highest cost of living based on the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the National Bureau of Statistics, ranked by year-on-year price increases: Benue – 22.5 % Kogi – 21.0 % Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) – 19.2 % Adamawa – 19.2 % Yobe – 19.1…

Nigerian Army troops have arrested suspected key suppliers to the terrorist group Boko Haram, recovering a cache of weapons, ammunition and drones in coordinated operations across Adamawa and Borno states. The arrests, described by military sources as a “major operational breakthrough,” are believed to have dealt a significant blow to the insurgents’ logistics and supply…

In a significant milestone for Nigeria's counter-terrorism strategy, 117 repentant former terrorists have successfully completed the country's comprehensive Disarmament, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme, marking another phase of progress in the nation's efforts to combat violent extremism through rehabilitation rather than solely punitive measures. The graduation ceremony represents the continued expansion of Operation Safe Corridor,…

A Brigade Commander of the Nigerian Army has called on journalists and members of the public to promptly report any case of misconduct involving soldiers, stressing that accountability and professionalism remain central to the Army’s core values. The senior officer made the appeal during an engagement with media practitioners, emphasising that constructive feedback from…

There are projects that simply fix infrastructure — and there are projects that restore pride. The reconstruction of the Benue State Government House Road, which began only a few days ago, has now been completed — a swift turnaround that speaks volumes about the tempo of development currently reshaping the state. For years, conversations around…

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…