Gunmen abduct Kogi school principal, NECO official, students during exam
Gunmen have abducted the principal of Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, one National Examinations Council (NECO)…
Gunmen abduct Kogi school principal, NECO official, students during exam
Gunmen have abducted the principal of Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, one National Examinations Council (NECO) ad-hoc official and four students during the ongoing NECO examination in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The spokesperson of the Kogi State Police Command, Salisu Oyiza, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, saying the attack occurred…
And, They Murdered Murtala Mohammed
When Murtala Muhammed became President of Nigeria on July 29, 1975, he mandated that the official vehicle of the president should be a Mercedes Benz and more significantly, that the vehicle should not be a bulletproof car. Murtala wanted to show Nigerians that Gowon – the man he had just toppled from power was profligate…
Terrorists Kills 10 In Benue In Renewed Attack
Ten persons have been confirmed dead following separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the latest wave of violence began on Saturday when suspected herdsmen attacked Akpachi village in Ugboju community, killing two persons and leaving several others with varying degrees of…
NDLEA Arrests South African Woman with 5.7kg Heroin Concealed in Luggage at Abuja Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a South African woman, Ms. Will Jessica Ann following the discovery of 5.75 kilograms of heroin concealed in her luggage at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. Ann, 38, was arrested by NDLEA officers during the inward clearance of passengers on Qatar Airways…
Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Tinubu Picks Kashim Shettima As Running Mate For 2027 election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally endorsed Vice President Kashim Shettima as the running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, putting to rest weeks of speculation over the party’s vice-presidential ticket. The announcement was made on Friday during a high-level meeting of the party’s leadership, attended by members of…
Oyo Abduction: Victims Regain Freedom After 56 Days Months
About two months after their abduction, victims kidnapped from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School in Esiele community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have finally regained their freedom. The victims, including staff, students, and teachers, were abducted by bandits on May 15, 2026. The Special Adviser to…
The Guardian Law Editor, Onyekwere called to the Nigerian Bar
The Guardian’s Law Editor, Joseph Onyekwere, has been called to the Nigerian Bar. A respected communications expert, Onyekwere’s admission to the Bar further strengthens a career at the intersection of strategic communications. Onyekwere joins the legal profession after years of distinguished journalism covering the nation’s judiciary, legal affairs and the administration of justice. The chairman…
FG increases salaries for Nigerian soldiers
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package. Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme. He said the adjustment was part of efforts…
USMNT’s World Cup $12.8M Payout Will Be Shared With Women’s Team
The U.S. women’s national team won’t play a World Cup match until 2027, but it is still set to receive a major payday from this year’s big tournament.
‘Shoot Bandits, Don’t Wait For Orders’ – Defence Minister Christopher Musa Tells Security Operatives
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has issued one of his strongest warnings yet to security personnel battling insecurity across the country, declaring that any operative who refuses to engage armed bandits or terrorists while claiming to be “waiting for orders” would be regarded as collaborating with criminals. The Defence Minister delivered the…
