Police Launch Major Probe Into Borno Commissioner Sainna Buba and Senator Fadahunsi Over Inflammatory Comments The Nigeria Police Force has commenced formal investigations into several high-profile political figures, including Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, and Senator Francis Fadahunsi of Osun East, following widespread outrage over inflammatory and inciting statements caught […]
Lagos State Inspects Yaba Isolation Hospital, Upgrades Emergency Facilities Over Regional Ebola Surge The Lagos State Government has moved to strengthen its public health emergency response system, conducting a strategic assessment of facilities at the Infectious Disease Hospital (Mainland Hospital) in Yaba to ensure rapid containment readiness against potential outbreaks of the Ebola Virus Disease […]
Lagos Police Deny Firing Tear Gas at Protesting Pensioners, Expose Viral Photo as AI Fabrication The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed widespread reports alleging that security operatives fired tear gas at elderly retirees protesting over unpaid pension benefits, revealing that the viral image circulating on social media was created using artificial intelligence (AI). The […]
“Return Our Stolen Wealth!” — Appeal Court President Demands Swift Repatriation of Looted Funds Warehoused Abroad The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has called on the international community and foreign governments to fast-track the repatriation of recovered stolen assets warehoused in their custody, warning that anti-corruption victories remain hollow if recovered […]
NDC Accuses INEC of Replacing Legitimate Candidates with Strange Names in Peter Obi’s Home State The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised the alarm over the integrity of candidate lists published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, accusing the electoral body of replacing its authentic nominees with unknown […]
Petrol Prices Creep Toward ₦1,500 Per Litre Despite Fall in Global Crude Oil Costs Motorists and commuters across the country face renewed financial pressure as retail pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) climb toward ₦1,500 per litre, defying the recent downward trend in international crude oil prices. Market surveys across major commercial hubs show […]
Niger Presidential Guards Crush Mutiny as Rogue Soldiers Launch Midnight Attack in Niamey Heavy gunfire and explosions rocked Niamey as mutinous soldiers attempted to storm the presidential palace and seize strategic military installations across the capital. The assault began in the early hours when rogue elements from within the armed forces launched coordinated strikes targeting […]
Oyo Deepens Military Intelligence Ties to Crush Kidnapping and Cyber Networks The Oyo State Government has announced plans to expand its intelligence-gathering networks and reinforce collaboration with national defence institutions to counter evolving threats such as kidnapping, banditry, and cybercrime. The commitment was highlighted during an official reception in Ibadan for the Commandant, faculty, and […]
Gov Sani Reveals Kaduna Pays ₦6.7bn Monthly for Old Debts, Shuts Door on New Loans Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that his administration pays ₦6.7 billion every month to service heavy debts inherited from previous governments, maintaining that he has not taken any new loans since assuming office. Speaking during a television interview […]
Atiku Fires Back at Age Critics, Defends 2027 Presidential Ambition and Opposition Coalition Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed growing concerns over his age, insisting that he remains fit, energized, and capable of providing strong leadership if elected president in the 2027 general elections. Addressing questions […]
Police Raid Anambra Kidnap Den, Nab 25-Year-Old Gang Member and Seize Three Guns Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have dealt another blow to violent criminal syndicates following the arrest of a 25-year-old kidnapping and armed robbery suspect, Emmanuel Mark, alongside the recovery of three firearms. The arrest was executed during an intelligence-driven operation […]
Police Nab 29-Year-Old Man for Beating Six-Year-Old Stepdaughter to Death in Cross River Tragedy has struck the Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State following the arrest of a 29-year-old man, Saviour Otu Adim, for allegedly beating his six-year-old stepdaughter to death over accusations of witchcraft. The victim, identified as little Goodness Ekpo Okon, […]
US Publishes Names and Mugshots of 10 Nigerians Facing Deportation Over Fraud, Drugs, and Violent Crimes United States immigration authorities have released the identities and photographs of 10 Nigerian nationals currently held in federal detention centers who have been flagged for deportation following involvement in criminal offenses. The publication, issued under the ongoing enforcement drive […]
Sports Chiefs Clash Over Who Leads NFF Interim Committee After Board Resignation Fresh crisis has hit Nigerian football administration as top chieftains of the National Sports Commission (NSC) are reportedly locked in a fierce disagreement over who should be appointed to lead the NFF Normalisation Committee. The internal rift comes on the heels of the […]
Odogwu Asaaba’s Wife Breaks Silence, Denies Husband Raped or Killed Deceased TikToker The wife of popular Delta State content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, widely known as “Odogwu Asaaba”, has broken her silence to defend her husband against serious criminal allegations stemming from the tragic death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro. Speaking in a video shared on her […]
Ibrahim Gusau Bows to Pressure and Resigns as NFF President Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has officially resigned from his position, bringing an end to his nearly four-year leadership of the nation’s football governing body. Addressing a world press conference at the NFF headquarters in Abuja, Gusau confirmed his departure alongside several […]
Motorists Raise Alarm as Abandoned Truck Sparks Multiple Crashes on Enugu-Onitsha Highway Motorists and commuters traveling along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway have issued an emergency appeal to traffic authorities following a series of road crashes caused by a heavy-duty truck left abandoned on the highway for five consecutive days. The obstruction, situated around the 9th Mile […]
NLC General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja Passes Away at 60 The Nigerian labor movement has been thrown into mourning following the death of Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who passed away at the age of 60 after a protracted illness. The solemn news was broken by NLC President Joe […]
NAMDA Declares 3-Day Nationwide Warning Strike Over Unpaid Allowances and ‘Japa’ Crisis Medical education across Nigerian universities faces imminent disruption as medical and dental lecturers under the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) have resolved to commence a three-day nationwide warning strike starting next Tuesday. The decision was reached following a National Emergency […]
Oyo Police Smash International Car Theft Ring, Recover Stolen Lexus and Stash of Stolen Jewels Operatives from the Oyo State Police Command have dismantled a transnational criminal network that specializes in snatching luxury vehicles at gunpoint and smuggling them across West African borders for illegal resale. The breakthrough followed an intelligence-led operation by the Violent […]