Ghislaine Maxwell To Testify Before Congress Via Video-Link
Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted accomplice of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, is set to be questioned behind closed doors by the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Monday via video-link from prison. She is expected to invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking underage girls to Epstein, who was […]
Benue Lawmaker Urges Urgent Action Amid Rising Violence In Kwande
Member of the House of Representatives representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, Hon. Terseer Ugbor, has raised the alarm over escalating violence in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. He called on the government and security agencies to take immediate measures to halt killings and abductions in the area. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ugbor […]
Peter Obi Leads Protest Against Senate’s Election Results Decision
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday led a protest at the National Assembly in Abuja against the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results. The demonstration, dubbed “Occupy National Assembly”, brought together Nigerian youths, pro-democracy activists, civil society groups, women’s organizations, and some members of the […]
Saraki Urges Tinubu To Intervene In Kwara Insurgency
Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the growing insecurity in Kwara State, following the killing of more than 100 people by suspected insurgents in Woro community, Kaiama Local Government Area. Describing the attack as a “national emergency,” Saraki said the scale of violence, […]
Senate Alarms Over Katsina Attacks, Urges Military Barracks
The Senate on Wednesday raised alarm over the worsening security situation in Katsina State, particularly the Funtua Zone, following fresh bandit attacks that reportedly killed at least 35 people within 24 hours across three local government areas. Lawmakers urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently fulfil his pledge to establish a military barracks in the area […]
NAFDAC Disowns Fake Recruitment Announcement
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disowned a purported press release circulating on social media announcing a planned recruitment exercise, describing the information as fake and unauthorised. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, warned members of the public against falling victim […]
Funke Akindele Credits Hard Work For Film Success
Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has attributed her success in Nigeria’s film industry to years of hard work, dedication and perseverance. In a post shared on her Instagram page, Akindele reflected on the challenges she faced building her career, particularly as a woman in the industry. “As a woman in film, it wasn’t easy getting […]
Analysts Warn As Defections Reshape 2027 Political Landscape
As the 2027 general elections approach, Nigeria’s political scene is witnessing a surge in defections, with many politicians moving from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), raising concerns about the health of the country’s democracy. Political observers warn that the growing dominance of a single party could weaken democratic competition, noting that […]
Kwara Government Condemns Deadly Kaiama Attacks
The Kwara State Government has confirmed a deadly attack on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area and strongly condemned the killings. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said he was deeply saddened by the loss of lives, describing the attack as a cowardly assault […]
NRC Alleges Oyo State Destroyed Railway Assets In Ibadan
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has accused the Oyo State government of causing significant damage to its railway assets in Ibadan, valued at millions of Naira. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the NRC said the incident occurred on Monday, 2 February 2026, along the Mile One-Ten axis in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area. The […]
