Security
Wike orders demolition of suspected criminal hideout in Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the FCT Department of Development Control to demolish...
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Strait of Hormuz: Nigeria backs Saudi’s multinational maritime defence alliance amid U.S.-Iran war
Nigeria has declared support for Saudi Arabia’s proposal to establish a multinational maritime defence alliance to protect international shipping routes...
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Troops killed 102 terrorists, rescued 393 kidnap victims in July: DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria killed more than 102 terrorists and other criminals,...
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Trump says US will be hitting Iran ‘hard,’ but will ‘let them keep talking’
WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US will strike Iran “hard” in retaliation for Tehran's attacks...
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UN chief voices concern about widening Middle East conflict, urges return to diplomacy
NEW YORK UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern Wednesday about an upsurge in Middle East hostilities involving the US, Saudi...
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F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races cannot proceed
ANKARA Formula 1 will conclude its 2026 season in Europe if the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix cannot take...
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UNICEF, Nigerian military move to strengthen child protection during operations
The Nigerian military and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have intensified efforts to strengthen the protection of children encountered...
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Troops foil Zamfara poly rector’s abduction, rescue 21 kidnap victims
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have foiled an attempt to abduct the rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, in...
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Iran in new video threatens to kill Melania, Baron Trump
Iran has released a video marking American First lady Melania Trump and her son, Baron Trump, for assassination. Tasnim News...
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Bandits kill four in gun duel to rescue 32 kidnap victims in Sokoto
The Sokoto State police command has rescued 32 kidnap victims after bandits killed four persons during an attack in Maikujera...
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