Police Foil Thuggery Attack, Arrest Six in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has foiled an attempted attack on shops in the Gyadi-Gyadi area of Kano State following a violent clash involving suspected rival thugs, locally known as ‘Yan Daba. Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said officers responded swiftly after a distress call at about 1:20 p.m. on Monday, reporting that groups […]
Amnesty Condemns Boko Haram Attack in Adamawa
Amnesty International has condemned the killing of at least 29 people in an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants on Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, left several residents dead while others were reported missing as villagers fled the area in panic. In a statement […]
APC Rift Deepens in Nasarawa Over 2027 Endorsement
Fresh divisions have emerged within the Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following Governor Abdullahi Sule’s endorsement of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship race. The endorsement, initially seen as a routine political move, has instead triggered dissent among key stakeholders, exposing cracks within the ruling […]
Sowore, Malami Clash at Abuja Court
Activist Omoyele Sowore on Monday confronted former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, at the Federal High Court in Abuja in an exchange that has drawn widespread attention. The incident, captured in a viral video, showed Sowore addressing Malami over his ongoing legal troubles, drawing comparisons to his role during the administration of former President […]
15 Abducted Pupils Rescued in Kogi
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of 15 pupils abducted from an unregistered orphanage and school in Zariagi area of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja. According to him, the victims were among 23 pupils kidnapped when gunmen attacked […]
First Lady Launches Food Bank Programme in North-East
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled the National Community Food Bank Programme in the North-East as part of efforts to tackle hunger and malnutrition. The initiative was launched on Monday in Maiduguri during her visit to the state, with a focus on supporting vulnerable groups, particularly children and mothers. Speaking at the event, Mrs […]
NUPENG Warns of Rising Job Losses in Oil Sector
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has raised concerns over worsening job losses and what it described as increasing suppression of workers’ rights in the country’s oil and gas industry. The warning came from outgoing NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, during his valedictory address at the union’s 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference held […]
FG Plan to Scrap ‘Irrelevant’ Courses Sparks Backlash
The Federal Government’s proposal to phase out university courses considered irrelevant to Nigeria’s economic needs has drawn sharp reactions from education stakeholders, particularly over fears that social science programmes may be affected. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the plan during a “Renewed Hope Conversation” with students at the University of Abuja, stating that the […]
Dignitaries Grace Egbewole’s Son Wedding in Ibadan
The city of Ibadan came alive on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as Qasim Egbewole, son of Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, married Zainab Aleem in a well-attended ceremony held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. The event drew a large gathering of dignitaries from the legal, academic, political, and traditional institutions, reflecting the prominence of […]
UNILORIN Produces 16 First-Class Law Graduates
The University of Ilorin has recorded a landmark performance at the Nigerian Law School Bar Final Examinations, with 16 of its law graduates earning First Class Honours. The achievement, described as the highest in the institution’s history, also saw 58 other graduates from the Faculty of Law secure Second Class Upper division in the same […]
