Key Takeaways Nuhu Ribadu says military operations alone cannot end banditry in Nigeria. He says the security threat has expanded beyond cattle rustling, highway robbery and kidnapping. Sokoto’s proximity to Niger Republic and the wider…
NSCDC Mining Marshals Deny Role in Minna Deaths
Key Takeaways The NSCDC Mining Marshals have denied involvement in the September 16 operation at M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, Niger State. Commander John Onoja Attah said the suspended Niger State NSCDC commandant lacked…
ECOWAS, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Resume Cooperation…
Key Takeaways ECOWAS has resumed official ministerial-level talks with Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso after their withdrawal from the regional bloc. The two sides agreed to work towards a framework cooperation agreement. Joint thematic working…
Plateau: Miyetti Allah Chairman Reportedly Shot in Mangu
Key Takeaways Alhaji Yakubu, chairman of MACBAN in Langai Ward, Mangu LGA, Plateau State, was reportedly shot and injured. A report by Zagazola Makama alleged that the attackers belonged to a Mwaghavul militia group, but…
Real Madrid Demands Javier Tebas Resign Over Nazi…
Key Takeaways Real Madrid has demanded the immediate resignation of LaLiga president Javier Tebas. The dispute followed Tebas’s comparison of the club’s communication strategy with Nazi propaganda methods. Tebas said he was referring to communication…
Former Super Eagles Coach Clemens Westerhof Diagnosed With…
Key Takeaways Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof has reportedly been diagnosed with colon cancer. His wife, Lilian, described his condition as critical and appealed for help and prayers. Westerhof is reportedly receiving treatment at…
Haaland Brace Helps Man City Beat Ipswich as…
Manchester City survived a late Ipswich Town challenge to claim a 3–2 Premier League victory, while Liverpool came from behind to defeat Brentford 2–1 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Erling Haaland scored twice for City…
Golden Eaglets Miss 2027 U-17 AFCON and World…
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will miss the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and FIFA U-17 World Cup after their elimination from the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso. The five-time FIFA U-17 World…
Nigeria Flamingos Lose 2-1 to Poland in U-17…
Nigeria’s Flamingos must respond quickly after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening Group B match at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday, October 17. The result…