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Nine Dead in Fresh Plateau Attacks as Gunmen Target Travelers and Worshippers Across Barkin Ladi and Riyom Fresh security concerns have gripped Plateau State following a violent weekend onslaught that left at least nine people dead across communities in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas. According to local community sources and youth leaders, the […]
31 APC Governors Face Off Against Wike Over “Rainbow Coalition,” Leaving Tinubu with Difficult Choices for 2027 A fierce political battle has broken out within the ruling camp, pitting the country’s 31 All Progressives Congress (APC) governors against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and leaving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu walking […]
Cost of Living Spikes as Petrol Prices Push Toward ₦1,500 Per Litre Amid Fresh Market Adjustments Nigerian households and businesses are facing a deepening cost-of-living crisis as pump prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, climb toward ₦1,500 per litre across various parts of the country. The latest wave of financial pressure […]
Femi Falana Demands Immediate Prosecution Over Custodial Deaths of 37 Miners in Niger State Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has thrown his weight behind calls for full criminal accountability following the tragic deaths of 37 individuals in the custody of the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security […]
Nigeria’s Arms and Ammunition Imports Surge by 104% to Reach ₦55 Billion in Six Months Nigeria’s official import bill for arms and ammunition experienced a dramatic upward trajectory, jumping by 104.31 percent in the first half of 2026, according to foreign trade statistics published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The data indicates that […]
NSCDC Deploys Abdulhamid Kabara as New Niger Commandant Following Custodial Deaths The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the immediate deployment of Abdulhamid Kabara as the new State Commandant for Niger State, following the controversial deaths of 37 detainees in the command’s custody. Kabara steps into the role to steady the command […]
NiHSA Warns Lagos, Delta, Imo, and 12 Other States to Brace for Severe Flooding Within Seven Days The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has sounded a dire national warning, predicting that severe flooding will ravage Lagos, Delta, Imo, and 12 other states within the next seven days. According to the hydrologists, the impending disaster is […]
Scotland Proposes Three Innovative Visa Routes to Attract Foreign Workers and Graduates Amid Labor Shortages The Scottish government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework outlining three proposed immigration routes designed to attract international talent, skilled professionals, and graduates from countries like Nigeria to combat deep-seated labor shortages and a shrinking working-age population. Contained in a […]
FG Appoints Deji Adeyanju, Prof. Ciroma, and Others to Probe Custodial Deaths of 37 Miners in Niger State The Federal Government has established a 10-member independent investigative committee to look into the tragic deaths of 37 individuals who died while in the custody of the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence […]
NAFDAC Confirms 48 Dead and Five Blinded After Mass Poisoning From Methanol-Laced Herbal Drinks in Ondo The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has released a grim update on the mass poisoning incident in Ondo State, confirming that 48 people have lost their lives after consuming contaminated traditional herbal and alcoholic […]
Deconstructing the Heated Clash Between Obi and Soludo Over Anambra’s Legacy Debts and Financial Records The political atmosphere surrounding the financial stewardship of Anambra State has grown increasingly tense, drawing sharp national focus as supporters and critics dissect competing claims over legacy debts, savings, and infrastructural development from former Governor Peter Obi’s tenure. The controversy […]
Fear Grips Nigerians as Political Thugs Resurface with Vicious Tactics That Truncated the First Republic As the countdown to the 2027 general elections enters a critical phase, a heavy cloud of anxiety has descended upon the nation following a worrying spike in political thuggery, intimidation, and violent disruptions reminiscent of Nigeria’s turbulent past. Across various […]
Waka Queen Salawa Abeni Opens Up on Heartbreaking Five-Year Battle Following Her Son’s Death Renowned Nigerian Waka music legend, Queen Salawa Abeni, has shared a deeply emotional chapter of her life, revealing that she battled paralysis for five years following the tragic loss of her first son. The veteran singer made the shocking revelation during […]
Rita Dominic Pens Emotional Tribute to Late Nollywood Legend Olu Jacobs Award-winning Nollywood actress Rita Dominic has added her voice to the wave of emotional tributes pouring in for the late screen legend, Olu Jacobs, describing him as an exceptional icon whose impact on the Nigerian film industry remains immeasurable. In a heartfelt statement shared […]
Group Cautions Nasarawa APC Chairman Over Blaming Al-Makura for Defections, Points to Flawed Primaries The internal crisis threatening the stability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has taken a new turn, with a prominent pressure group, Nasarawa Vanguard, warning the state party leadership against scapegoating former Governor Tanko Al-Makura over recent mass […]
Benue APC Stakeholders Make Major U-Turn, Back Tinubu and Governor Alia for 2027 Ahead of the 2027 general elections, key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have thrown their weight behind the re-election bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia, while issuing a stern warning against internal division. […]
South-East APC Backs Progressive Governors’ Forum, Rejects Wike’s “Rainbow Coalition” Ahead of 2027 The All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership across the South-East zone has thrown its weight behind the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), issuing a strong rejection of external political realignments as the countdown to the 2027 general elections gathers momentum. The regional endorsement was […]
Tinubu Moves to Stop Tech Brain Drain, Targets Global Capital and Remote Jobs via Digital Free Zones In a major strategic push to position Nigeria as a dominant global technology and service hub, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate implementation of the country’s Digital Free Zones initiative, setting a strict 180-day deadline for […]
Tinubu’s Ex-Spokesman Explains Why APC Governors Are Pushing Back Against Wike’s Political Influence The underlying friction between governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has been brought into sharper focus, with a former presidential aide explaining the strategic anxieties driving the pushback. According […]
Governor Makinde Hails Promotion of 102 OYRTMA Officers, Urges Greater Commitment to Public Order Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has warmly commended the recent promotion of 102 officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), describing the elevation as a well-deserved recognition of exceptional service and professionalism. Speaking on the development, Governor Makinde […]