Author: Yunusa Umar

The Bauchi Police Command has strongly condemned the assault on a journalist working with a private radio station, Albarka radio in the state, pledging to probe the alleged involvement of its officer who allegedly brutalized the reporter. The police spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib on Monday released a statement that the police commissioner, Sani-Omolori in the state met the leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), correspondents’ chapel. READ MORE: Bauchi police command arrests drug dealers, uncovers conspiracy Rivers police arrest kidnappers after N6.9m ransom, murder According to the statement that Omolori met with the leadership of the Nigeria Union of…

The ex-attorney general of the federation, Abubakar Malami, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of unlawfully invading properties linked to him.  Malami, who spoke through his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka alleged that EFCC operatives, accompanied by heavily armed security personnel, forcefully entered and took control of residences and business premises associated with the former minister without presenting a valid court order. READ MORE:EFCC arrests man over alleged ₦10m land fraud in Enugu EFCC arraigns three NRC directors over alleged N2.04bn fraud in Lagos The statement which was released on Monday, claimed that two individuals were taken…

The Kano State under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has denied a report circulating online that Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, was snubbed during the Hawan Nasarawa at Government House, Kano. In a statement posted on Facebook on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa that the claim is false, unfounded and devoid of any factual basis. READ MORE:NASS adopted hybrid results transmission to prevent voter disenfranchisement — Abbas ADC, NNPP reject Electoral Act 2026, allege plot to undermine multi-party democracy “The report is therefore misleading and appears to have been deliberately concocted to misinform…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the £746 million port rehabilitation agreement signed by President Bola Tinubu during his recent state visit to the United Kingdom, describing it as a “mugu deal” that favours the British economy at Nigeria’s expense. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party argued that the agreement, which targets the rehabilitation of Tin Can and Apapa ports in Lagos, could leave Nigeria with significant debt while delivering more economic benefits to the UK. The ADC alleged that the Federal Government was misrepresenting the deal…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of its congresses and national convention. According to a statement released on Sunday, Chinedu Idigo, the ADC national organising secretary, called interested party members seeking to contest elective positions to obtain the relevant forms. READ MORE:Ndume dismisses ADC as major threat, backs APC ahead of future elections Peter Obi expresses uncertainty over ADC presidential ticket ahead of 2027 elections The screening of the aspirants is expected to hold from March 30 to March 31, 2026. “The expression of interest form costs N2,000 and…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Godswill Akpabio to direct the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee to publish the names and designations of officials implicated in the alleged ₦200 trillion missing or unaccounted for from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. In a letter dated March 21, 2026, and signed by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP called for full disclosure of the ongoing investigation, including audit reports, financial records, and official communications relied upon by the committee. The organization also asked that timelines be made public, specifying when implicated officials are expected to appear before the panel…

The Police operatives in Nassarawa State have arrested Sale Hassan, of Rugan Hassan in Adudu community, Awe Local Government Area, and recovered an AK-47 rifle from him. This development was contained in a statement by police spokesman, SP Ramhan Nansel, saying the arrest of the gunman was due to a credible intelligence report received by the police. READ MORE:Police rescue 39 foreign nationals alleged of human trafficking in Nassarawa NAPTIP: Nigeria needs unified evidence standards to combat human trafficking He said acting on the information, operatives moved swiftly to the scene and apprehended the suspect. On March 20, 2026, at…

Scores of terrorists were killed in a military airstrike carried out by the Air Component of Operation HADIN Kai in Sambisa forest area of Borno State. Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgent publication quoted a source that the mission, was based on credible intelligence indicating the presence of insurgents around Parisu axis within the forest. READ MORE:Senior Nigerian military officers killed by terrorists or assassinated Troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno, kill 61 terrorists According to the source, at about 9:00 p.m. on March 20,  an air asset was deployed to carry out an armed reconnaissance and air interdiction mission over…

The Rivers State Police Command says it has rescued two abducted teenage girls and arrested several suspects in connection with the incident in Yenagoa. According to the police, the victims, identified as Beauty Effiong Edem, 15, and Joy Ekpe Effiong, 16, both from Akwa Ibom State, were abducted on March 16 by an unknown woman. READ MORE:  investigates viral Igbinedion school saga Rivers CP vows justice as police arrest suspect in Etche murder case Following intelligence reports, police conducted a raid at Honey City Hotel, leading to the arrest of Obot Sandy Okorie, 42, the hotel manager; Emma Monday, 33,…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has congratulated Muslims across Nigeria on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, urging them to uphold the values of discipline, self-denial and anti-corruption beyond the Ramadan season. Olukoyede gave the charge in Abuja on Friday, March 20, 2026, in his Sallah message to the nation. He noted that the Ramadan fast had provided an opportunity for Muslims to demonstrate strong faith, sacrifice and commitment to righteous living, calling on them not to abandon those virtues after the holy month. “As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, let us continue to reverence the…