FG Honours Army Chief, Veterans at 2026 AFCRD Awards

The Federal Government honoured Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu and other serving and retired personnel for gallantry and service at the 2026 AFCRD Gala Night in Abuja. Read the full list of awardees.

Katsina LG Allegedly Budgets N300m for Bandits

A former SSG alleges a Katsina council budgeted N300m to pay bandits in 2026, questioning peace deals. Governor Radda, however, praises military efforts for restoring peace. Read the full report.

Motor Boy Dies in Ogun Truck Collision

A motor boy died instantly after a brake failure caused a truck crash on Koro-Otun road in Ogun State. The driver of the other truck fled the scene. Read details.

LASTMA arrests driver over fatal crash in Lagos

A tanker driver has been arrested by LASTMA after a fatal collision killed a commercial motorcyclist and passenger on Epe-Ijebu Road. Officials blame the rider's one-way driving. Read the full report.

Late Brig. Gen. Uba, 8 Soldiers Get National Awards

President Tinubu's government has honoured late Brigadier General Musa Uba and eight other Nigerian Army personnel for gallantry and service. Read about the awards and new initiatives to honour heroes.

Hunter shoots colleague dead in Oyo forest

Police in Oyo State arrest hunter Waheed Rasaki for allegedly killing colleague Femi Oyedepo during a hunting trip. Separate student killing also reported. CP Haruna assures public of commitment to law and order.

17 More ECWA Church Kidnap Victims Freed in Kogi

The Aiyetoro Kiri community in Kogi State has secured the release of 17 more victims abducted from an ECWA church in December 2025, following negotiations and ransom payments. Read the full story.

Make Armed Forces Remembrance Day a Public Holiday

A compelling case for declaring January 15 a national public holiday to honour Nigeria's fallen heroes and veterans, fostering unity and civil-military relations. Join the call for national recognition.

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