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…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, recording a 71.63 per cent pass rate nationwide. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim-Wushishi, disclosed this during a press briefing at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State. According to him, the…

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said military officers arrested in connection with a foiled coup attempt were fully aware of the consequences of their actions before proceeding. Speaking on the matter, Musa stated that the officers involved “must have made up their minds,” stressing that such actions do not occur without a clear…

Iran’s Chief of Army Staff, Major General Amir Hatami, has issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel against any military aggression, declaring that Iranian forces are on high alert amid heightened tensions in the region. Hatami’s warning comes in response to what he described as heavy military deployments by the United States…

Journalists were on Saturday barred from covering the 45th Convocation ceremony of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, following restrictions imposed by the institution’s Security Division. Several media practitioners who arrived at the university campus to report the event were denied access to the convocation venue, despite identifying themselves and stating their professional purpose. The restriction…

The Benue State Government, under the leadership of Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, is making steady progress on the construction of the Obagaji–Okokoro–Agagbe Road, a 42-kilometre stretch designed to connect Agatu Local Government Area with Gwer West Local Government Area. An on-the-spot assessment of the project indicates significant advancement along the corridor, which…

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a N7.7 billion cyber-enabled telecommunications fraud involving the illegal diversion of airtime and data resources, leading to the arrest of six suspects linked to the scheme. According to police sources, the sophisticated operation targeted telecommunications infrastructure, enabling the unlawful siphoning of airtime and data at a massive scale, with…

The Benue State Government, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is currently constructing a 500,000-litre capacity solar-powered water project in Naka, the headquarters of Gwer-West Local Government Area of the state. According to information made available, the project, when completed, is expected to provide a long-term solution to the persistent water scarcity…

Troops of the Nigerian military have uncovered an illegal arms manufacturing facility in Nasarawa State, in a major breakthrough against the proliferation of illicit weapons fueling criminal activities. During the operation, one suspect was apprehended at the site, while several locally fabricated pistols were recovered. Preliminary findings indicate that the illegal factory was actively supplying…