Nigerian troops have recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against banditry with the killing of Kachalla Kallamu, the feared deputy of notorious bandits kingpin Bello Turji. The operation was executed by soldiers of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to a senior military source, the…
Human rights advocate and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has lashed out at the Nigerian Senate for what she described as blind loyalty to President Bola Tinubu following its swift approval of the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin. In a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, Yesufu declared “SHAME ON THE…
In a grim dispatch from Riley M. Moore, a U.S. lawmaker, the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Benue State has reached staggering proportions: over 600,000 displaced Christians are now sheltering in overcrowded IDP camps. During a recent visit to the region, Moore recounted harrowing testimonies from survivors — stories of entire families slaughtered, wives forced to…
Ademola Adeleke, has officially defected from his former political party to the Accord Party, marking a major shift in the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The governor announced his decision on Tuesday while addressing supporters and party leaders in Osogbo, where he unveiled the Accord Party as his new political platform…
Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military officers who were detained after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 transport aircraft made what authorities described as an unauthorised landing in the western city of Bobo-Dioulasso on Monday. According to Business Insider, the officers—comprising two crew members and nine military passengers—were cleared and allowed to return to…
Nigeria’s Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to the Republic of Benin to help restore order following last weekend’s attempted military takeover. The endorsement was announced on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary, after lawmakers reviewed the president’s letter in the Committee of the Whole in line with Section…
Millions of Globacom subscribers were thrown offline on Tuesday following a widespread data outage that disrupted internet access across several states in Nigeria. The interruption, which reportedly started around 8:30 a.m., left users unable to browse, stream, or complete online transactions, sparking frustration on social media and in affected communities. In a message to customers,…
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the Senate to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin following a reported failed coup attempt in the neighbouring country. The request was conveyed in a letter read during plenary, in which the President explained that the proposed deployment is in response to an appeal…
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has stirred controversy after asserting that the abduction of schoolchildren is a “lesser evil” compared to the killing of soldiers. Speaking in an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, December 9, Gumi argued that Nigeria should negotiate with armed groups to prevent what he considers greater loss of life. According…
Peter Obi’s once-promising political romance with opposition leaders in the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) appears to be souring—just when the fledgling coalition needs unity to build momentum ahead of the 2027 general election. The ADC, launched in July with heavyweight figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and…