DSS arrests notorious ESN commander, suspected IPOB member

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday, 6, at Eha-Amufu and Umuhu in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Enugu State, arrested a suspected notorious Eastern Security Network (ESN) commander, Sabastine Odo Odam, and Ejike Daniel, a suspected member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola via … Read more

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralise scores of terrorists in Borno

Several terrorists and some of their key leaders were neutralised during midnight attacks by troops of Operation Hadin Kai as the insurgents attempted to overrun four military locations across Borno State. The attacks lasted for over five hours between Thursday and Friday around Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok communities. In a statement, the Media Information … Read more

Championship: Ajayi returns from injury in Hull City’s defeat to Millwall

Semi Ajayi made his return from injury as Hull City fell 3-1 against Millwall in their Sky Bet Championship encounter at the MKM Stadium on Saturday. It was the centre-back’s first appearance for Hull City in 2026. Ajayi sustained a hamstring injury, while in action for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations early … Read more

Iran: Death inevitable in war – Trump on slain US soldiers

President Donald Trump has described the death of six United States soldiers in the Middle East as inevitable. Trump stated this on Saturday as he briefly addressed the deaths of fallen heroes in the ongoing US/Israeli and Iran war. He spoke at the “Shield of the Americas Summit” in Doral, Florida in front of heads … Read more

What I said about Tinubu in the past all politics – Daniel Bwala reacts to Al Jazeera interview

President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, Daniel Bwala, has spoken for the first time since the backlash trailing his interview with Mehdi Hassan on Al Jazeera. In a statement on Saturday, Bwala insisted that his criticisms of Tinubu in the past was all politics. He also claimed that Mehdi Hassan did not fully brief him on … Read more

Ebonyi communal clash: Activist asks NSA, NHRC to intervene

Rights activist Maduabuchi Idam has sounded the alarm over what he described as the continued use of an “unlawful, Gestapo-style” security approach in Amasiri communities in Ebonyi State by the administration of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, urging the Federal Government to intervene urgently. Idam said he had earlier submitted a petition dated February 9, 2026, … Read more

IPOB releases further details of $19,000 payment to Ifeanyi Ejiofor

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday released more details of payments made to Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a former counsel of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The pro-Biafra organization has dismissed Ejiofor’s claim that he did not collect money for representing Kanu during his trial. IPOB, through its Head, Directorate of Finance, Madam Nnennaya … Read more

Nigerian Govt approves additional 50,000 slots for 2026 NYSC programme

The Federal Government has approved an additional 50,000 slots for the 2026 National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, mobilisation in response to the growing number of graduates awaiting enlistment for the national service. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this in Abuja during the inauguration of the remodelled Clinic at the Scheme’s … Read more

Gov Otu bans VIO operations in Cross River

The Cross River State Government has prohibited Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIO, from conducting roadside operations, limiting their activities to office-based duties. The decision follows protests from commercial transport operators over alleged harassment and steep penalties. Governor Bassey Otu announced the directive on Saturday in Calabar after meeting with transport stakeholders, according to a statement from … Read more

NNL: ABS players declare war on Lobi Stars

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) players have expressed confidence ahead of the Nigeria National League, NNL, matchday 11 fixture against Lobi Stars. The Ilorin-based side will face Lobi Stars at the McCarthy Stadium in Makurdi on Saturday. ABS FC defender, Ahmed Mukaila believes that with hard work, focus, and determination the team can upset their host … Read more