12+ hour, 55+ min ago   (296+ words) Sun Sep 13, 2026 September 13, 2026 9:39 PM GMT+1 Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has reassured communities affected by banditry of the Federal Government’s determination to end insecurity and other forms of criminality across Nigeria. Matawalle, who is a former governor…...

14+ hour, 45+ min ago   (240+ words) Sun Sep 13, 2026 September 13, 2026 7:49 PM GMT+1 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, on his birthday, describing him as a distinguished diplomat and dedicated public servant. In a statement issued on Sunday…...

15+ hour, 58+ min ago   (276+ words) Sun Sep 13, 2026 September 13, 2026 6:36 PM GMT+1 The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspected drug dealer in the Apata area of Ibadan. The suspect, identified as Rilwan was arrested on Friday, September 11, 2026, following credible intelligence received by the Command....

18+ hour, 29+ min ago   (774+ words) Sun Sep 13, 2026 September 13, 2026 4:05 PM GMT+1 Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has said the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, has changed her feelings towards Nigeria, saying she no longer wants to return to the country. Adichie made the disclosure…...

19+ hour, 44+ min ago   (464+ words) Sun Sep 13, 2026 September 13, 2026 2:50 PM GMT+1 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed sadness over the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, describing the late politician as a patriot who dedicated his life to public service....

19+ hour, 50+ min ago   (431+ words) Sun Sep 13, 2026 September 13, 2026 2:44 PM GMT+1 The United States Government has commended Nigeria for reforms in maritime security that led to the removal of a 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels travelling from Nigeria to the United States. According to…...

22+ hour, 11+ min ago   (406+ words) Sun Sep 13, 2026 September 13, 2026 12:23 PM GMT+1 The Nigerian Army has denied reports that a group of Islamic scholars were abducted at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of the state....

23+ hour, 1+ min ago   (270+ words) Sun Sep 13, 2026 September 13, 2026 11:33 AM GMT+1 NDLEA has warned Nigerians against accepting consolidated cargoes sent from abroad without first confirming their contents, following reports that some consignments are being used to transport illicit drugs. The agency said some Nigerians living abroad…...

23+ hour, 21+ min ago   (846+ words) Sun Sep 13, 2026 September 13, 2026 11:13 AM GMT+1 The husband of 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia has narrated how he discovered the alleged sexual abuse of their underage daughter, after a video purportedly showing his wife abusing the child was brought to his attention. Onyeanusia…...

1+ day, 11+ min ago   (637+ words) Sun Sep 13, 2026 September 13, 2026 10:23 AM GMT+1 Vice President Kashim Shettima has mourned the death of former Governor of old Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, describing him as a patriot, global…...