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The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rimi LGA in Katsina State has been killed by suspected cattle rustlers. In a statement on Friday, Nasir Mu’azu, the state’s commissioner for internal security and home affairs, said late-night reports were received from community leaders in Rimi about the presence of suspected rustlers in Magaji town, under Maje-Gobir ward. He said the officer mobilised security personnel to the area after verifying the information. “The suspects reportedly invaded Magajen Gobir, prompting residents to organise and confront them,” Mu’azu said. “The ensuing confrontation lasted into the early hours of the morning, coinciding with Subh (dawn)…

The administration of Donald Trump is preparing a major expansion of efforts to strip US citizenship from naturalised Americans, significantly widening its immigration crackdown. Officials familiar with the plans say U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun redeploying specialists and reassigning staff nationwide to identify potential denaturalisation cases. The target is to generate between 100 and 200 cases each month for immigration litigation — a sharp rise from Mr Trump’s first term, when just 102 cases were filed over four years. Denaturalisation has historically focused on individuals accused of concealing criminal histories, human rights abuses or other material facts…

Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has challenged the federal government’s claim that President Bola Tinubu secured $50 billion in investments through foreign trips. Speaking during an interview on 90MinutesAfrica with Rudolf Okonkwo, Adebayo said the Tinubu $50bn investment claim lacks verifiable evidence in Nigeria’s economic data. ‘No Visible Impact’ on Nigeria’s Economy Adebayo argued that such a massive inflow would have produced measurable changes in key economic indicators, including the national budget, corporate financing, stock exchange listings, and gross domestic product (GDP). “The statement that President Tinubu’s frequent foreign trips have attracted $50…

Valentine’s Day in Nigeria is getting a major upgrade in 2026, as fresh Google search data shows Nigerians are moving beyond the traditional dinner-and-roses routine. Instead, they are opting for hyper-personalised experiences, glow-up dates, curated aesthetics, and celebrations that extend beyond romantic partners. From spa dates to money bouquets and Galentine’s parties, love this year is less about cliché gestures and more about intentional, picture-perfect moments. Here’s what Nigerians are searching for this February: 1. The Rise of the ‘Glow-Up’ Dates In a surprising twist, search interest in “Valentine couple package for dental” is climbing, suggesting that couples are choosing…

Valentine’s Day is globally celebrated today, February 14. While couples plan romantic dinners and exchange gifts, the real Valentine’s Day history tells a far more complex story. Behind the roses and chocolate lies a mix of religion, Roman rituals and clever marketing. Here are seven facts many people miss about February 14. 1. Saint Valentine was not one clear person Most people speak about Saint Valentine as if he were a single historical figure. In reality, early church records point to more than one Christian martyr named Valentine. One account describes a priest in third-century Rome who secretly married couples…

Two police inspectors and four civilians have been killed after heavily armed bandits stormed Tse-Kaseve village in Anyagba Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack unfolded at about 4:00pm when scores of gunmen, reportedly riding nearly 100 motorcycles, descended on the community market in a brazen show of force. Residents fled as the assailants attempted to overrun the area. A joint security team comprising officers of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) and members of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle. According to local sources, 11 PMF personnel on special…

The Executive Council of the African Union (AU) has agreed to grant Nigeria a permanent seat on the board of the African Central Bank (ACB), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The feat reflects Nigeria’s role in shaping the continent’s financial architecture, Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said in a statement on Friday. The development is said to be one of the achievements of the West African nation at the just-concluded 39th session of the African Union. Tuggar said Nigeria recorded significant diplomatic and institutional achievements, consolidating its leadership role in advancing Africa’s economic integration, peace, security, and…

The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has issued a stern warning to troops deployed in the Niger Delta, cautioning them against involvement in oil theft or any form of compromise while protecting critical national assets. Oluyede delivered the warning at the commissioning of a newly built Non-Commissioned Officers’ (NCOs) accommodation complex and a remodelled conference hall at the headquarters of Operation Delta Safe in Igbogene, Bayelsa State. According to a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Samaila Uba, the CDS charged personnel to uphold professionalism, integrity and discipline in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. Oluyede…

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has strongly rejected allegations linking Chinese mining companies in Nigeria to illegal mining and the funding of terrorism, describing the claims as “false, baseless and damaging” to bilateral ties. In a statement issued on Thursday, the embassy said a bill introduced by certain members of the United States House of Representatives “groundlessly accused China” of engaging in unlawful mining activities in Nigeria and paying protection money to militia groups. The diplomatic mission also criticised sections of the media for amplifying the allegations, claiming some reports went further by fabricating narratives that portrayed Chinese mining companies…

Atletico Madrid produced an outstanding first-half display of attacking football as they thrashed La Liga leaders Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final. A bad night for the visitors also saw them denied a goal back in the second half when, after a record-equalling eight-minute check by the video assistant referee (VAR), Pau Cubarsi’s strike was ruled out for offside. This was the second time in as many years these two sides had met at this stage of the competition, with Barcelona winning last year on their way to lifting the trophy for a 32nd time.…