ADC Cleric Denies DSS Detention in Kaduna
Ahmed Tijjani Umar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports circulating on social media that he was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS), clarifying that he was only invited for questioning and later released. Speaking on the incident, Umar said he fully cooperated with security officials and is currently safe and […]
Onochie Accuses APC of Withholding Forms From Aspirants
Lauretta Onochie, a former aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing to issue nomination forms to aspirants despite collecting payments from them. In a post on her verified X handle on Tuesday, Onochie alleged that some aspirants across the country paid significant sums for party forms but […]
Truck Crash Causes Panic on Ibadan’s Beere–Oja Oba Road
A truck reportedly lost control and crashed into several vehicles and pedestrians on Beere–Oja Oba Road in Ibadan on Tuesday, sparking panic among residents and road users. Witness accounts indicated that the truck veered off course before ramming into multiple vehicles and people along the busy route, causing significant disruption in the area. A video […]
Four Killed in Ijebu-Ode Road Accident
At least four people were killed on Monday night in a collision on the Ijebu-Imushin stretch of the Ijebu Ode-Ore Expressway. The accident involved a white Toyota Hiace bus (BDJ482XC) and a blue MAN Diesel truck (RSH969XC) owned by Julius Berger. It occurred around 11:16 p.m. when the bus reportedly collided with the truck being […]
Ogun to Grant ₦35m to Women at IWD
The Ogun State Government has announced plans to disburse ₦35 million in cash grants to more than 500 women as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, said 50 women would receive ₦200,000 each, while another 500 beneficiaries would get ₦50,000 each. She […]
Kano Governor’s Aide Explains Absence of Red Cap
Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has dismissed speculation surrounding the governor’s recent public appearance without the symbolic red cap associated with the Kwankwasiyya movement. The clarification followed Yusuf’s outing in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, where he attended a gathering alongside other prominent personalities. His appearance without the red cap sparked […]
Zelensky Alleges Russia Sharing Intelligence With Iran
Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran, warning that such cooperation could further heighten tensions in the Middle East. In his nightly video address on Monday, Zelensky cited information from Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, the HUR, indicating that Moscow continues to assist Iranian authorities with intelligence-related backing. He did not […]
Kano Police Repel Bandit Attack, One Dead, Several Injured
The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State repelled an attack on its personnel during an operation to arrest a suspected bandit leader in Bichi Local Government Area, leaving one person dead and several others injured. Security sources reported that the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on March 22 following a distress call from the Tudun […]
BUK Expels 171 Students Over Fake Credentials
The Senate of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has approved the expulsion of 171 students for presenting falsified entry qualifications during admission into the institution. The decision was taken at the university’s 433rd Senate meeting held on March 4, 2026, according to a bulletin issued by the Public Affairs Directorate on behalf of the Registrar. The […]
Abia Official Rebukes Sowore Over Otti Criticism
The Director-General of the Abia State Strategic Communications Bureau, Onyebuchi Ememanka, has criticized remarks by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore describing Alex Otti as “overrated.” Sowore had stated in a circulating video that what he observed in Aba during his participation in a protest in support of Nnamdi Kanu reflected only “half-transformation” of the city, […]
