By Joseph Lengmang Ph.D I read a piece of news few days ago, where the United States Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their families from its embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security situation across Nigeria. The State Department warned their citizens against travelling to 23 states in Nigeria of which Plateau, Borno, Kwara and three other states fall under the “Do Not Travel” list for reasons ranging from armed banditry,

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued a warrant of arrest against former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, and a Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali, following their failure to appear in court for arraignment. The defendants were scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday but were absent when the case was called, with only the third defendant, Sani Nafiu Mohammed, present in court. Th

Nigeria’s ambition to become a global force in e-sports took a significant step forward on Thursday as the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) began discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the country’s digital sports landscape. The initiative signals a shift from traditional sports development toward a more technology-driven ecosystem, where competition extends beyond stadiums into the fast-growing world of

The MTN CHAMPS Grand Final delivered a thrilling showcase of speed and talent in Ibadan on Wednesday, as athletes across junior and senior categories produced outstanding performances, including multiple personal and season’s bests. The highlight of the day came in the senior men’s 100m final, where Chidera Ezeakor and Enich Adegoke could not be separated at the finish line. Both sprinters clocked an identical time of 10.15 seconds to share the title in a dramatic race. Chibu

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 14 passengers, mostly candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), who were travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Ifeanyi Emenari, disclosed the incident on Thursday while speaking with journalists in Makurdi, noting that the attack occurred on Wednesday night. According to the police chief, the victims were travelling in a Benue

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 14 passengers, mostly candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), who were travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Ifeanyi Emenari, disclosed the incident on Thursday while speaking with journalists in Makurdi, noting that the attack occurred on Wednesday night. According to the police chief, the victims were travelling in a Benue

With just four match weeks left in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the 2024/25 season is entering its defining stretch. The battle lines are clearly drawn — from the title race to the relegation fight — and the numbers tell a compelling story of how the campaign has unfolded so far. After 340 matches played, fans have witnessed a season marked by resilience, late drama, and standout individual performances. A total of 663 goals have been scored, averaging 1.9 goal

Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has assured legacy members of the party that political defectors will not be allowed to take over leadership structures. He gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen after a closed-door meeting with the party’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stakeholders on Tuesday in Abuja. He drew a clear distinction between those who were in the party from the beginning and those who just joined it, saying

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled Nafiu Bala and others from the party over alleged anti-party activities. Their expulsion was announced at the party’s 8th National Convention held on Tuesday in Abuja. A motion for their expulsion was moved and seconded during the convention. The report of the party’s disciplinary committee, as read at the convention, stated: “Mr. Nafiu Bala, Odion Kennedy, Mrs. Stella Chukwuma, Johnny, Derek, and Elias have been given time t

The military has dismissed as false, misleading and entirely unfounded allegations that repentant and active Boko Haram members are being armed to fight alongside the Nigerian military. This is contained in a statement by the Coordinator of the programme, Brig.-Gen. Yusuf Ali, on Tuesday in Abuja. Ali said the viral video and accompanying claims suggesting that “repentant and active Boko Haram terrorists” were being armed lacked any factual basis. He explained that “Operation

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Liverpool 4-0 on aggregate in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final, with Ousmane Dembele scoring twice at Anfield to seal qualification for the semi-finals. PSG, who held a two-goal advantage from the first leg, were tested by Liverpool in a lively encounter at Anfield. Liverpool created scoring opportunities, with Marquinhos clearing Virgil van Dijk’s effort off the line, while Alexis Mac Allister had a penalty decision overturned foll

Jos, Nigeria  — The Plateau State Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has called on residents and key stakeholders to actively participate in the development of the Greater Jos Master Plan (2025–2050), a long-term blueprint aimed at transforming the city. The Ministry, in collaboration with Max Lock Nigeria & Partners, announced that a Stakeholder Engagement Forum will be held on April 16, 2026, in Jos at the Millennium International Event Centre. A statement was signed b

A 23-year-old man has allegedly severed the head of a six-year-old girl, Mutiyatu Sunday, at Adigun Village in Olorunda Ogunsola area of Ibadan. The Police Command’s Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Sunday. Olayinka said that the tragic incident  happened on Saturday. He said that the Command received information that a young girl had been unlawfully killed, with her severed head

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear an appeal filed by Sen. David Mark, the embattled National Chairman, African Democraric Congress (ADC). Mark is seeking an order staying the execution of the March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal. The apex court, in a hearing notice with appeal number: SC/CV/180/2026 between Sen. Mark vs Hon. Nafiu-Bala Gombe and four others, said the proceeding is scheduled for April 14. The hearing notice, sent to the parties in the case through the

Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production declined to an average of 1.51 million barrels per day (mbpd) in February 2026, even as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited remitted N1.804 trillion to the Federation Account. According to the company’s February Monthly Report Summary released on Saturday, the drop in output was linked to several operational setbacks. These included an outage on the Trans Forcados Pipeline caused by integrity issues, as well as startup

The Nigeria Police Force has reopened the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat, Wadata Plaza in Abuja, restoring access to a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Sam Anyanwu , PDP National secretary seen at the National secretariat on Sunday to oversee renovation activities. This is sequel to the Court granting the reopening and use of the secretariat by the party's leadership. Factional National Chairman, Abdulrahman

Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain central to the country’s stability, unity and survival. Musa said this Saturday night in Abuja, at the Gala Night and 40th Anniversary Reunion of the Short Service Combatant Course 27 of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). The minister who was represented by retired Maj.-Gen. Bala Isandu, celebrated the alumni for decades of service in defence of the nation. He urged serving and retire

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reshuffled his official schedule to prioritize a visit to Jos, Plateau State, in response to recent deadly attacks that claimed several lives. The visit is aimed at expressing solidarity with affected communities and the state government. Originally, the President was billed to travel to Iperu in Ogun State on Thursday to inaugurate the Gateway International Cargo Airport. However, that engagement has now been deferred to later in the week. The

The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly security incident in the Gari Ya Waye community of Angwan Rukuba. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, March 29, resulted in multiple fatalities, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, mni, the government announced that the curfew takes i

The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria has called for renewed dialogue in the health sector following the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the planned resumption of industrial action by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD had recently announced its intention to resume a previously suspended strike from January 12, 2026, rai