India’s Monsoon Tragedy: Floods and Landslides Wreak Havoc in Northern States The fury of the monsoon has brought widespread destruction and tragedy to northern India, with floods and landslides killing dozens of people and displacing thousands. The worst-hit region is the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir, where the death toll from rain-related incidents has […]
A Looming Threat: FG Issues Flood Warning for Nine Northern States, 14 Communities The Federal Government has issued a critical flood alert for nine northern states, cautioning residents and authorities about the high risk of heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in 14 communities. The warning, which comes from the National Flood Early Warning Centre (FEWS […]
Nigeria, Japan move to deepen mining partnership Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake in a warm handshake with President, Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security, Mr.Michio Daito after the talks in Yokohama Nigeria and Japan have taken fresh steps toward stronger collaboration in the mining sector, as Minister of Solid Minerals […]
Counter-Terrorism Win: Army Troops Kill Nine Terrorists Including Two Commanders in Borno State The Nigerian Army has struck a significant blow against the Boko Haram insurgency, announcing that its troops have successfully killed nine terrorists, including two high-profile commanders, in a recent offensive in Borno State. This decisive operation is being hailed as a major […]
A Double Catch: Akwa Ibom Police Nab Wanted Vandal, Seize Cannabis In a significant boost to its crime-fighting efforts, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 23-year-old notorious vandal who has been on its wanted list. The suspect was apprehended with a substantial quantity of cannabis, a banned substance, a […]
Justice in Anambra: Four Suspects Arraigned for Heinous Defilement Charges In a clear sign of the Anambra State government’s commitment to combating heinous crimes, the legal system continues to move against perpetrators of child defilement, a persistent menace that has long plagued the state. While no specific recent case involving four arraigned suspects was found […]
Zero Tolerance: Police Arrest Six Officers Over Viral Assault on Rivers Man In a powerful testament to the influence of social media in seeking justice, six police officers from the Rivers State Police Command have been arrested for their roles in a brutal assault on a man, an incident that was captured in a viral […]
Zero Tolerance: Soludo Sacks Vigilantes, Orders Prosecution After Brutal Assault on Corps Member In a swift and decisive response to a viral video that captured a brutal assault on a female corps member, Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the immediate sack and prosecution of the vigilante operatives responsible. The governor’s action is […]
Nigerian Aviation Authority Under Fire for ‘Embarrassing’ Ban on In-flight Electronic Use The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is under fire from a prominent civil society group, which has labelled the aviation regulator’s recent decision to ban the use of “airplane mode” during flights as an “outdated” and “embarrassing” directive. The directive, announced on Tuesday […]
Sokoto Boat Tragedy: NEMA Confirms 25 Survivors, Scrambles to Find 25 Missing A tragic boat accident in Sokoto State has left 25 people missing, prompting a desperate search and rescue operation by emergency responders. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 25 survivors have been pulled from the water, but the grim search […]
FG Contemplates Pay Hike for Political Office Holders Despite Economic Hardship In a move that is drawing sharp criticism, the Federal Government is reportedly considering a substantial pay raise for political office holders, a proposal that the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) is actively pushing. The development, which has been in the works […]
Minister of Power, Adelabu, Sympathises with Ayefele Over Fresh FM Fire Incident The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has extended his heartfelt sympathies to gospel artiste and media personality Dr. Yinka Ayefele, following a devastating fire that gutted his radio station, Fresh FM, in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the […]
Police Nab Wanted Terrorist and Kidnap Kingpin in Akwa Ibom The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, has arrested a wanted terrorist and kidnap kingpin, Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a. The arrest, a major breakthrough in the nation’s fight against insecurity, occurred between May and July 2025 following a […]
Explosion at Ogun Barracks Causes No Casualties, says Army The Nigerian Army has confirmed that there were no casualties in an explosion that rocked the Alamala Barracks in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday morning. The incident was a result of an accidental detonation of an old ordnance within the barracks’ ammunition depot. In a statement, […]
Six Arrested as Lagos Police Investigate Deadly Cult Clash The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists in connection with the gruesome murder of a 30-year-old man, Kamoru, popularly known as “Keeper,” during a recent cult clash in the Ebute Meta area of the state. The arrests were made following an intelligence-led operation […]
FG Places Seven-Year Ban on Establishment of New Federal Tertiary Institutions The Federal Government has announced a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The landmark decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), is aimed at tackling the “unchecked proliferation” of under-utilised institutions and prioritizing the quality […]
Civil Society Slams Arrest of 48 Student Protesters in Bauchi A civil society organization, the Youth Arise Movement (YAM), has strongly condemned the arrest of 48 students of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, who were protesting against persistent armed robbery attacks on their campus. The group has called for the students’ immediate and unconditional release, arguing […]
Lawyer: Freed Ibom Air Passenger Undecided on Suing Airline Following her release from custody, the passenger at the center of the viral Ibom Air assault incident, Comfort Emmanson, is yet to decide whether to file a civil lawsuit against the airline. This was disclosed by a legal representative, who confirmed that she is currently recuperating […]
LAUTECH Confirms Murder of Student During Sign-Out Ceremony, Police Arrest 16 Suspects The Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has confirmed the tragic death of one of its students, Mr. Marvelous Olanrewaju Babalola, who was fatally shot during an unauthorized sign-out ceremony. The incident, which occurred last week, has prompted a police […]
Rivers Police Detain Pastor Amid Allegations of Child Abuse The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old pastor, Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, on charges of subjecting minors to dehumanizing treatment during a three-day church program. The arrest followed a swift police response to a disturbing video that had gone viral on social media. According to […]