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Army probes soldier’s alleged killing of teenager in Akwa Ibom

The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the death of a 13-year-old boy, allegedly shot by a soldier in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area o

Bandits abduct journalist in Kaduna

Bandits on Monday night abducted a veteran photojournalist, Umar Usman Iyale, in Danhonu II community, Millennium City, Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. Iy

NANS suspends protest, backs tax reform laws

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called off its proposed nationwide protest over the recently enacted Tax Reform Laws, affirmi

Troops rescue 9 kidnap victims in Kaduna, Taraba

Soldiers have rescued nine kidnapped victims during operations in Kaduna and Taraba states. In Kaduna, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued six vi

Lassa fever claimed 206 lives in Nigeria last year – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that Lassa fever continued to claim lives across the country in 2025 despite a m