Katsina bandit peace deal shaky as kingpin warns “kill 10 of us, 20 will rise”
By IDNN Security Desk A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ummaru, has warned that killing his men will only produce more recruits, undermining ongoing peace deals......
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Diezani Alison-Madueke denial: Former minister rejects social media claims, vows legal action
Former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied recent social media claims attributed to her, calling them false and malicious. The Diezani Alison-Madueke denial, released by her legal team and allied groups, promised to pursue legal action against those spreading the stories and urged journalists and the public to verify information before sharing potentially damaging allegations....
President, Atiku and national figures to attend Ladoja’s crowning
Organisers confirmed that President Bola Tinubu and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar are among the distinguished guests expected at the crowning of Senator Rashidi Ladoja as......
Oyo deploys 2,000 operatives ahead of Ladoja’s crowning
Oyo State officials announced the deployment of more than 2,000 security operatives to guarantee order during the coronation of Senator Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th......
NECO 2025: 60.26% Pass Rate, Mass Cheating in 13 States Probed
The National Examinations Council (NECO) says 60.26% of candidates in the 2025 SSCE secured five credits including English and Maths. Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi revealed mass cheating cases across 13 states involving 38 schools, alongside 3,878 individual malpractice cases. Nine supervisors face blacklisting, but overall malpractice cases declined compared to 2024....
FG Demands Renewed Respect for Flag and Anthem
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to show deeper respect for the national flag, anthem, and pledge as the country marked National Ordinance Day. DG Lanre Issa-Onilu called for patriotic conduct in schools, communities, and offices, stressing that national symbols remain the pillars of Nigeria’s unity and civic identity....
Lagos Inferno: Afriland Tower Fire Claims Seven Lives, FIRS and UBA Staff Among Dead
Seven lives were lost in the Afriland Tower fire on Lagos Island, including four Federal Inland Revenue Service staff and unnamed UBA employees. The Tuesday blaze forced desperate escapes, left dozens injured, and paralysed Broad Street. Billionaire Tony Elumelu cut short his U.S. trip to mourn, as questions mount over Nigeria’s urban fire safety....
Army Captures Notorious IPOB Commander in Imo Crackdown
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, alias Gentle de Yahoo, a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, ESN. The operation in Okigwe, Imo State, uncovered weapons, uniforms, and stolen vehicles. Linked raids across three states freed 12 kidnap victims, while troops in Borno killed eight ISWAP fighters...
Nigeria Flood Warning: FG Alerts 11 States to Heavy Rainfall, Urges Evacuation
Nigeria braces for disaster as the flood warning issued by the Federal Ministry of Environment covers 32 communities across 11 states between September 14–18. Director......
TIME Names Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani Among Global AI Trailblazers of 2025
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been named to the TIME100 AI 2025 list, joining the ranks of the world’s most influential figures shaping the future of artificial intelligence....