“We Were Still Mobilising Officers; There Was No D-Day” — Col Ma’aji Says Alleged Coup Plot Was Driven By “Patriotism,” Seeks Pardon
Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of being involved in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and concern over what he…
“Mali Army Says 40 Jihadists Killed In Attack On Military Base” — JNIM Claims Assault As Security Situation Worsens
The authorities in Mali say their soldiers killed dozens of militant Islamists as they repelled an attack on a military base on Sunday. Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), a jihadist…
“AI Will Expand Human Capabilities, Not Make People Irrelevant” — Zuckerberg Says Invention, New Businesses Will Shape Future Of Work
Meta Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, has pushed back against growing fears that artificial intelligence will trigger widespread job losses and reduce human relevance, arguing that advanced AI could instead…
“EFCC Arrests Fake Operative In Maiduguri Over Alleged ₦3m Fraud” — Recovers Money, Says Suspect Paraded Himself As Commission Officer
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one Nuhu Dahiru for allegedly impersonating an operative of the Commission and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public of ₦3 million in…
“Kano People Do Not Support Divisive Remarks” — Kwankwaso Condemns Sheikh Jingir’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket Comment Ahead Of 2027
Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned comments attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, in support of…
“EFCC Invites Insurance Commissioner Over Alleged ₦30bn Recapitalisation Fees, 1% Capital Charge” — NICON, Nigeria Re Question Legal Basis
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Ayo Omosehin, to explain allegations surrounding the collection of various fees from insurance companies under the…
“We Weaponise Religion And Division For Political Advantage, Leaving Permanent Damage” — APC Chairman Yilwatda Warns Politicians
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has cautioned politicians and religious leaders against exploiting Nigeria’s religious and ethnic differences, warning that the temporary political benefits of…
“Atiku Raises Alarm Over BVAS Running On Outdated Android 10” — Calls For Independent Audit Ahead Of 2027 Elections
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over the operating system currently used on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), warning that its continued…
“Delta To Introduce Biometric Criminal Database For Persons Charged With Offences” — AG Ohwovoriole Says System Will Boost Security
The Delta State Government is strengthening its justice and investment framework with the development of a comprehensive biometric criminal database and new legal protections for private investment in electricity infrastructure,…
“It Is A Crime To Do That And Whoever Does That Should Be Arrested,” Says NCAA DG, Achimugu, On Bus Parked On Lagos Airport Airside
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has said it will investigate the parking of a bus on the airside of an airport during Tuesday’s industrial action by aviation unions, describing the…