Fani-Kayode Criticizes Dele Momodu Over Tinubu-Abacha Comparison
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has criticized media personality and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dele Momodu for likening President Bola Tinubu to the late military ruler Sani Abacha. Momodu made the comparison during a Sunday interview, describing President Tinubu’s leadership style as dictatorial, remarks that have sparked debate across Nigeria’s political landscape. In a […]
Nigerians Criticize Celebrities Over Tinubu Support Group Launch
Several Nollywood actors, including Kunle Afolayan, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Ayo Adesanya, and Remi Surutu, have faced public backlash after launching a pro-Bola Tinubu re-election support group amid growing economic challenges in Nigeria. The group, named Eko 57 Movement, was unveiled in Lagos State on Sunday and is coordinated by actor Lege Miami. Videos of the launch […]
Bandit Attack in Kaduna Kills One, Abducts Seven
Bandits attacked Sabon Gyero community early Monday, killing one person and abducting seven others, local sources and authorities confirmed. The assailants, reported to have arrived in large numbers before dawn, first targeted a residence, abducting three women and four children. They later attacked a phone-charging centre in the community, shooting a young man identified as […]
Kaduna-Abuja Train Incident Injures Passengers, No Fatalities
Several passengers were injured on Monday morning after a train operating on the Kaduna-Abuja rail corridor experienced an incident that forced the service to halt midway. The train, travelling from Kaduna to Abuja, failed to reach its destination as scheduled, disrupting operations along one of Nigeria’s busiest rail lines. Passengers said the incident occurred suddenly, […]
Ondo Police Say Kidnappers, Killers Are Criminals, Not Bandits
The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed claims that bandits are operating in the state, clarifying that individuals involved in kidnappings and killings are ordinary criminals. Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal made the statement on Monday in Akure, during a show of force conducted by security agencies in response to recent criminal activities. Lawal emphasised […]
Fire Guts Shops at Jos Terminus Market, No Casualties Reported
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has concluded its emergency response following a fire outbreak at Jos Terminus Market. In a statement released on March 15, the agency said the fire started a few minutes before 10 p.m. on Saturday in a section of the market located in Jos North Local Government Area. A joint […]
Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails, Several Passengers Injured
Several passengers were injured on Monday after a train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed following a collision near Asham. The incident was confirmed by Kayode Opeifa in an exclusive statement. According to Opeifa, no fatalities have been reported, but injured passengers were evacuated to Idu Train Station for medical attention. He added that the […]
DSS Arrests Niger Delta Activist Owoupele Owous, Family Raises Alarm
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Niger Delta activist Owoupele Owous, prompting concerns from his family and associates over his detention and alleged denial of access to lawyers and relatives. Owous was reportedly arrested at about 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Itakpe Train Station, according to sources familiar with […]
Sokoto Residents Deny Mass Relocation Amid Bandit Attacks
Residents of Bargaja community have denied reports that the town is experiencing a mass relocation due to security challenges, saying the movement of people was limited and has largely been halted by security forces. Earlier reports suggested that residents were fleeing en masse following repeated attacks by bandits. However, a local source told the Nigerian […]
Ekiti Launches Initiative to Digitalise Healthcare Services
The Ekiti State government has unveiled plans to advance the digitalisation of healthcare services to enhance service delivery and strengthen the state’s health system. The announcement was made on Monday by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Oyebanji Filani, during the inauguration of a 35-member Technical Working Group on Digital Health in Ado-Ekiti. “The […]
