Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Ebonyi State have arrested seven suspects over the kidnapping and killing of a traditional ruler, Eze Francis Igwe. The monarch was abducted on March 1, 2026, prompting the Ebonyi State Police Command to launch an intensive operation aimed at rescuing him. Spokesperson for the command, Joshua Ukandu, disclosed … Read more
The Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Prof. Daniel Nwachukwu, has assured students that his administration will usher in a new era in the institution with a strong focus on students’ welfare. Nwachukwu gave the assurance when the Students Union Government (SUG) of the university paid him a courtesy visit at the conference … Read more
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed disappointment over the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The biennial competition which was initially scheduled to kick-off on March 17 was moved to July by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Thursday. CAF announced that the postponement was due to “some unforseen circumstances”. … Read more
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has demonstrated why it remains the undisputed standard-bearer of party organization and democratic discipline in Nigeria. Spokesman of APC spokesman in the state, Seye Oladejo, said from the resounding success of electronic membership registration exercise to the seamless conduct of its congresses, the party has proven … Read more
As fresh reports (yet to be confirmed) emerge about a similar attack in another Ebonyi community, many are recalling a tragic incident that shook the state in 2023. Gunmen invaded the residence of the traditional ruler of Umuezekoha community in Ezza North LGA, Eze Ewa, and shot him dead during the attack. At the time, … Read more
Many Nigerians have continued to reflect on the distinguished career of Mr. Frank Mba following his retirement from the Nigeria Police Force in 2026. His appointment as Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) by the Police Service Commission (PSC) in June 2023 had earlier been widely celebrated across the country. The appointment of the former three-time … Read more
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Training and Development at Force Headquarters, DIG Frank Mba, has voluntarily retired from the Nigeria Police Force after 34 years of service. Mba’s retirement comes alongside those of some other senior officers following the recent retirement of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the appointment of … Read more
Yobe state Police Command said its operatives acting on credible intelligence have uncovered an inter-state syndicate that specialized in burglary, theft and snatching of motorcycles across parts of Yobe, Gombe and Bauchi States. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. According to the statement, the operation … Read more
Alex Iwobi is in the running for Fulham’s Goal of the Month for February, NAIJA NEWS TODAY reports. Iwobi will battle six other players, Raúl Jiménez, Kevin, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Harrison Reed, Anna Grey, and Macauley Zepa for the individual accolade. The 29-year-old’s clinical strike in Fulham’s 3-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light … Read more
The Nigerian Naira extended its significant depreciation streak against the United States Dollar across parallel and official foreign exchange markets. Nigerian naira extends depreciation against US dollar across black, official markets Published on March 6, 2026 By Ogaga Azimuth Nigerian Naira extended its significant depreciation streak against the United States Dollar across parallel and official … Read more
