Amnesty International has called for an immediate and impartial investigation into the military air strikes that killed dozens of people at Jilli Market near Fuchimiram Village in the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. The Nigerian authorities must immediately and impartially investigate the incident and ensure that suspected perpetrators are held to account,” it…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, is facing scrutiny over an X account allegedly linked to him that posted partisan content supporting the All Progressives Congress during the 2023 general election. INEC has denied the claims, insisting Amupitan does not own or operate any personal X account and has never…
The Nigerian Army has arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with the killing of a senior military officer, Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, during a recent insurgent attack in Borno State. The suspect, identified simply as Tijjani, was apprehended on Sunday at Ngamdu while reportedly on his way to purchase food supplies for members of his…
Vice President Kashim Shettima made an unscheduled visit to Maiduguri, Borno State capital, yesterday to commiserate with the Nigerian Army and the state government over a fresh Boko Haram attack that claimed the life of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and several other soldiers. The attack occurred on Thursday near Marte in Borno’s Monguno Local Government Area,…
Amid the escalating terror attacks in different parts of the country, especially in the Northeast, the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC), in alignment with international efforts to curb terrorist financing, has released an updated list of individuals and entities designated as sponsors or facilitators of Boko Haram insurgents. The updated records obtained from the NSC and the…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on Thursday announced a scheduled power outage affecting Plateau, Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba and Yobe states as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade critical transmission infrastructure. In a public notice dated April 8, 2026, the system operator disclosed that the outage will take place on the Jos–Gombe 330kV…
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the growing hardship caused by rising fuel prices, while urging Nigerians to remain hopeful, noting that the country is still better positioned compared to some others. The President spoke on Friday during his visit to Bayelsa State, where he inaugurated a number of projects. Addressing concerns over the economic…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who were killed in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State. The President also extended heartfelt condolences to the military and the families of the fallen soldiers, urging them to…
Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists have reportedly killed Brig.-Gen. O. O. Braimah, a Brigade Commander of the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, during a midnight attack on the town. A security expert, Brant Philip confirmed this in a post on Thursday. The post read: “ISWAP…
The Enugu State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on criminal activities, raiding a suspected hideout in the New Artisan area of Enugu, arresting a suspect, and dismantling drug hubs. Enugu state police public relations officer SP Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement yesterday, explained that the operation was carried out around midnight on April 5, 2026, by operatives attached to the…
