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Insecurity: Army Deploys Special Forces to Benue, Others.

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…

Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested at Edo State University Teaching Hospital

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…

Lagos Gospel Artiste, Three Crew Members Found Dead in Ajah

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…

Man in Shock as Hotel Companion Allegedly Flees With His Car, Valuables in Abuja

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,…

Family, Dignitaries, Scholars Converge in Kano for Special Prayers on Murtala’s 50th Anniversary

Family members, prominent dignitaries, Islamic scholars and community leaders on Friday gathered in Kano for special prayers marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed (GCFR). The solemn event, held at Masallacin Murtala in the Hausawa area along Zoo Road, brought together worshippers from across the…

Nigeria Named as U.S. Congress Calls for Stronger Measures on Religious Freedom

United States lawmakers have called on the federal government to adopt stronger and more decisive measures against countries accused of violating religious freedom, with Nigeria singled out as one of the nations of concern. The call was made during recent discussions in the U.S. Congress on global religious persecution, where congressmen expressed growing alarm over…

U.S. Confirms Troop Deployment to Nigeria Amid Boko Haram, Banditry Challenges

The United States has deployed a small contingent of military personnel to Nigeria, the first official confirmation of U.S. forces on the ground in the country since Washington launched airstrikes on Nigerian targets on Christmas Day. The disclosure was made by the general leading U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), who said the deployment is aimed at…

Global Spotlight on Nigeria as US Congress Debates Genocide Claims

The United States Congress on Tuesday held a fresh hearing on Nigeria, focusing on allegations of genocide, rising insecurity, and concerns over religious freedom across the country. The session, convened by congressional panels on international human rights and religious freedom, brought together policy experts, advocates, and analysts who described Nigeria as a growing flashpoint for…

No MBBS Intake: FUTA to skip medical admissions for 2026/2027 session

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has announced that it will not admit students into its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision was made public by the institution through an official notice, signaling a temporary suspension of admissions into the medical programme. While the university…

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Libya’s Former Leader, Reportedly Killed in Zintan.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot and killed in the western Libyan city of Zintan, where he had been based for more than a decade. Reports indicate that Gaddafi was killed on Tuesday, February 3, though details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain unclear…

Benue State Declares Lassa Fever Outbreak; 56 Suspected Cases, 8 Confirmed, 3 Deaths.

Health and Lifestyle, Top StoriesFebruary 3, 2026209Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Benue State Government has officially declared an outbreak of Lassa fever following a rise in cases across the state. Health authorities have recorded 56 suspected cases, 8 laboratory-confirmed infections, and 3 deaths, prompting the activation of an emergency public health response. The declaration was made after epidemiological surveillance and laboratory results confirmed ongoing transmission…

Senate Demands Mandatory Antivenom Stocking in Hospitals After Abuja Singer’s Death

Health and Lifestyle, Politics, Top StoriesFebruary 3, 2026221Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Nigerian Senate has called for the mandatory stocking of antivenoms and other critical emergency medicines in hospitals nationwide, following the tragic death of an Abuja-based singer from a snakebite. The resolution was adopted after lawmakers considered a motion highlighting gaps in Nigeria’s emergency healthcare response system, particularly the lack of readily available antivenom in…