FCT Police CP Confirms Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Died After Jumping from Third Floor During Robbery, Says ‘Doctors Tried to Resuscitate Her’ The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has provided its official account on the tragic death of ARISE News anchor and producer, Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, clarifying the circumstances that led to […]
Federal High Court Sets October 27 for Arraignment of Sowore, X Corp, and Meta over Alleged Cyber-Bullying of President Tinubu The legal battle between the Federal Government and activist-publisher Omoyele Sowore is set to commence as the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 27 for the arraignment of Sowore, alongside social media giants […]
Outrage as Abuja CP Orders Discreet Probe into Tragic Death of ARISE News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu After Robbery The Commissioner of Police (CP) for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the tragic death of Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a vibrant News Anchor, Reporter, and […]
Navy Deactivates Six Illegal Refining Sites in N’Delta, Seizes 11,550 Litres of Stolen Crude The Nigerian Navy has ramped up its offensive against crude oil theft and economic sabotage, successfully deactivating six illegal refining sites in Delta State and seizing 11,550 litres of stolen crude oil. The operation was executed by personnel attached to the […]
Police Intercept 103 Jerrycans of Smuggled Petrol, Smash Human Trafficking Ring The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dealt a major blow to cross-border economic saboteurs and criminal networks, announcing the interception of about 103 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), along with the dismantling of a human trafficking ring and the recovery of arms across […]
Abia Teachers Condemn Rising Vandalism of Public Schools, Call for Urgent Intervention Teachers and school administrators in Abia State have raised an alarm over the escalating issue of vandalism in public schools, warning that the criminal activities are severely hindering education in the state. The educators voiced their concerns during a recent visit by the […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Duty, Accuses Senate President of Dictatorial Rule Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially returned to her legislative duties in the Upper Chamber following the expiration of her controversial six-month suspension. Her return on Tuesday, September 23, was marked by a strong statement against the Senate leadership, with the lawmaker from Kogi Central […]
Teacher in Police Custody Following Viral Video of Child Abuse in Bauchi A teacher in Bauchi State has been placed in police detention following a public outcry over a viral video that depicts a male pupil being tied and severely beaten. The shocking footage, which circulated widely on social media platforms, shows the young student […]
Federal Government Forms Panel to Investigate Deadly Kaduna DICON Factory Explosion The Federal Government has set up a committee to launch a full-scale investigation into the fatal explosion that rocked the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in Kaduna on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The blast, which sent shockwaves through the surrounding community of […]
Cardoso cautions against Naira spray, hawking, mutilation The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has issued a strong caution to Nigerians, urging them to cease the practices of spraying, hawking, and mutilating the Naira. Speaking at the CBN Fair in Kaduna on Thursday, Cardoso, who was represented by the Acting […]
Deji Adeyanju Begs Patience Jonathan to Withdraw $5m Jewellery Suit Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has made a passionate appeal to former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, urging her to show compassion and withdraw the long-running theft case against her former domestic staff. Adeyanju’s plea comes after the reported death of one of […]
New Fusengbuwa Head Rejects ‘Moneybags’ in Awujale Succession The head of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Otunba Abdul-Lateef Adedayo Owoyemi, has made a resolute stand against the influence of money and politics in the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland. Speaking at his country home in Idowa-Ijebu, Owoyemi urged Governor Dapo Abiodun and the kingmakers […]
Anambra Police Taps IGP Scheme to Compensate Families of Fallen Officers In a solemn ceremony aimed at honoring the ultimate sacrifice of its personnel, the Anambra State Police Command has presented cheques totaling ₦59.2 million to the families of 38 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The cheques were presented by […]
Major Tragedy Averted in Kwara as Fire Service Prevents Tanker Explosion A swift and professional response from the Kwara State Fire Service averted what could have been a catastrophic disaster on Tuesday evening. A petrol tanker, loaded with 45,000 litres of fuel, suffered a mechanical failure, leading to a brake malfunction along the busy Ilorin–Bode-Saadu–Jebba […]
Niger State Government Bans Unlicensed Religious Preaching, Orders Two-Month Compliance The Niger State government has announced a new directive banning all forms of religious preaching within the state without a proper license. The move, which is intended to regulate religious activities, has set off a debate among key religious figures and scholars in the state. […]
University Management Reassures Students and Staff After Fire Incident at Radio Studio The management of Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State has called for calm after a fire incident at the university’s radio studio. The blaze, which occurred on Monday morning, has raised concerns about campus safety, prompting the university to issue a statement to […]
NDLEA Arrests Suspect, Recovers 8,000 Bottles of Akuskura, Cannabis in Kano The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has foiled a major drug trafficking attempt, leading to the arrest of a 37-year-old suspect and the recovery of a large cache of illicit substances. The NDLEA Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Maigatari, confirmed the […]
Ex-NNPC Official Convicted in U.S. Court Over $2.1M Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme A U.S. federal jury has found a former high-ranking official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Paulinus Iheanacho “Pollie” Okoronkwo, guilty on all charges in a multi-million-dollar bribery and money laundering case. The conviction, which came after a four-day trial, exposes […]
Economic Crisis: Civil Society Organizations Condemn 44% Surge in Cooking Gas Price Civil society organizations in Nigeria have issued a strong warning to the Federal Government over the alarming increase in the price of cooking gas, which has surged by over 44% in the last year. They cautioned that the continuous hike is a “bad […]
FCT Head of Service, Grace Adayilo, Confirmed Dead in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of its Head of Civil Service, Mrs. Grace Adayilo. She reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025, just hours after ministering at a church service […]