The Nigerian military says 221 hostages were rescued in May as 11 abducted women and 416 captives recently regained freedom in Borno State.
Nigeria is not a failed state. It is a state that has learned, over decades, that it can fail its most vulnerable citizens without consequence. The...
The problem in Nigeria is then greater than a war of insurgency, banditry and kidnaps. It is about restoring the capacity of the State, re-building the...
Victims freed from Boko Haram captivity in Borno State share stories of trauma, starvation and survival following a major military rescue operation.
Mrs. Rachael Alamu, abducted principal of Community High School, Esiele, says her captors only want some detained individuals released, not a N1bn ransom.
Insecurity will not end with one press conference or one military operation. It will end when we decide that every Nigerian life matters more than politics,...
Labour unions NLC and TUC have warned of possible industrial action if Nigeria’s escalating insecurity persists, while dismissing claims of talks on a ₦100,000 minimum wage.
The NDC presidential candidate said crime has no ethnicity and urged Nigerians to stop blaming entire communities for criminal acts.
If the claim by Sheikh Koza is true, it means there are bandits’ sympathizers in Tinubu Government. One would ask, is Mr. President not aware? Did...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued 360 hostages from a terrorist hideout in Borno after weeks of intelligence gathering and planning.
The Social Democratic Party has urged Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to resign over the PFIPC controversy, while raising concerns...
Iranian state media reported that a military facility near Bushehr was hit by a projectile and blamed the US and...
Former Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman Danladi Umar has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre after his arraignment on four...
Governor Dauda Lawal says he rejected a ₦300 million ransom demand after his brothers were kidnapped, warning that ransom payments...
Traffic along the Mile 2-Wharf-Apapa corridor worsened after hundreds of trucks blocked the port access road, disrupting transport, businesses and...
France have lost their appeal against Michael Olise's yellow card from the World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay, leaving the...
Russia has imposed a temporary diesel export ban as fuel shortages spread across the country following weeks of Ukrainian attacks...
Against that backdrop, Falana warned that any failure by the Federal Government to adequately fund poverty reduction programmes in the...
Didier Deschamps says France must improve their finishing against Morocco despite leading the FIFA World Cup scoring charts with 14...
The agricultural sector in Nigeria is systematically crumbling and affecting every other part of the Nigerian economy, banking and financial...
Nigeria's pressing economic crises are inextricably intertwined with its deteriorating security architecture. Meaningful infrastructural development, economic diversification, and structural reforms...
Amadou Onana will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after tearing his ACL during Belgium's victory over...
Switzerland edged Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after 120 goalless minutes to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final lineup is complete. Check the full fixtures, qualified teams, match dates, venues and kick-off...
Lionel Messi has moved back to the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race ahead of Kylian...
Argentina fought back from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Lionel Messi...
The defeat marked the end of Portugal’s journey in the tournament and brought the curtain down on Ronaldo’s World Cup...
Ghana's football history proves beyond doubt that the nation has produced generations of outstanding football minds. The legends who conquered...
An emotional Neymar hinted at retirement from international football after Brazil’s World Cup exit following a 2-1 defeat to Norway.