IPOB lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor says freeing 70 bandits in Katsina rewards terror and could trigger wider insecurity.

Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Golamreza Mahdavi Raja, says legitimate economic protests were diverted by foreign-backed groups, warning against violations of sovereignty and international law.

ASUU says unresolved governance interference and weak research funding could undermine gains of newly signed 2025 agreement with Federal Government.

Federal Government announces

₦1.8m annual allowances for full time professors and ₦870,000 for readers in Nigerian universities.

Dangote Refinery CEO David Bird says he is proud to lead the “most modern, most automated and most energy-efficient refinery inn the world.”

Olisa Agbakoba has called for UK-style medical oversight in Nigeria to ensure timely investigations and accountability for malpractice.

Samuel Aruwan calls for dismantling financial and logistical networks sustaining banditry, urging community cooperation and justice reforms.

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the release of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were arrested during a recent protest in the state.

US billionaire Joe Lonsdale has invested $11.8 million in Abuja-based Terra Industries to boost drone manufacturing and security operations across Africa.

Edo police arrest 18-year-old for faking her abduction to extort N10 million payment as ransom.

Security analyst Kabir Adamu says flawed intelligence, wrong weapon choice and unexploded missiles undermined the effectiveness of US strikes in Nigeria.  

Operations Director NELFUND, Mustafa Iyal, says over 11,000 students owed N927 million will receive payments.

Former JTF commander Atolagbe urges expanded military presence and stronger border controls to restore safety in vulnerable communities in Nigeria. 

ADC chieftain Ladan Salihu says Tinubu’s economic reforms have worsened living conditions, with 141 million Nigerians now in poverty.

APC chieftain Ajiboye says tough reforms were unavoidable, says Nigeria was nearing total economic collapse before 2023.

Police repel attempted attack on Obajana operational base, arrest several suspects as security operations intensify across Kogi.

Taiwo Oyedele says he receives death threats over the tax reform implementation as government pushes ahead with new tax laws.

NAPTIP rescues 58 of 300 trafficked children aged two to eight in Benue, arrests gang leader as search for others continues.

Peter Obi says Nigeria’s system is skewed, resulting in people’s intellectual capacity and talents not matching the opportunities available.

Universities, polytechnics and colleges receive multibillion naira allocations from federal government as TETFund outlines research, ICT and infrastructure priorities for 2026.