AbdulRazaq Mourns Forest Guards Killed in Kaiama Attack
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Governor of Kwara State, has expressed condolences over the killing of five forest guards who died while repelling a midnight attack on a security outpost in Nuku community, Kaiama Local Government Area. In a statement issued by his media aide, the governor commended the guards for what he described as bravery and […]
Junior Pope’s Widow Recounts Day She Died
Jennifer Odonwodo, wife of late Nollywood actor JohnPaul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, has shared an emotional account of the day she received news of his death. In a post on her Instagram page on Friday, she described the moment as the most devastating phone call of her life, recalling how she was preparing […]
Akwa Ibom Youths Protest APC Senate Ticket Plan
Some youths from Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency on Friday staged a protest at the Ikot Abasi Council Headquarters in over what they described as moves by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reserve an automatic ticket for the Senate seat in the Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District. The protesters, drawn from Mkpat Enin, Eastern Obolo […]
Outrage Over Death of Student at FGC Ikot Ekpene
Public concern has grown following the death of 12-year-old Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene student, Ufokobong Edwin Godwin, who reportedly died after an alleged bullying incident involving a senior student. The Junior Secondary School student was said to have been assaulted in the hostel by a Senior Secondary School (SS3) student shortly before the Easter […]
Protest Disrupts Funeral in Jos Over Youths’ Arrest
Tension erupted on Tuesday during a funeral service for victims of a recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State, after residents protested the arrest of three youths accused by security agencies of involvement in the violence. The protest took place at ECWA Gospel Church, where mourners had gathered for a mass burial of victims killed […]
Nigeria Begins Trial of 500 Suspected Terrorists
The Federal Government on Tuesday opened the trial of 500 suspects accused of involvement in terror attacks across northern Nigeria at the Abuja Federal High Court. The suspects are alleged to have participated in attacks that killed over 2,000 Nigerians and caused extensive property destruction. Some were also accused of providing direct or indirect support […]
BREAKING: FG Suspends New Policies Pending Regulatory Review Framework
The Federal Government has directed ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to suspend the rollout of new policies and regulations pending full compliance with the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) Framework, in a move aimed at strengthening policy coordination and improving the business environment. The directive was announced on Tuesday by the Director of the Presidential Enabling […]
Kano Assembly Drops Impeachment Notice After Resignation
The Kano State House of Assembly has withdrawn its notice of impeachment against former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam following his resignation from office. The decision was taken during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Jibril Isma’il after the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini, moved a motion to discontinue the process. Speaking to journalists after the […]
Stakeholders Question Tinubu’s ₦3.3tn Power Debt Plan
Electricity consumers and industry stakeholders have raised concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of ₦3.3 trillion to settle legacy debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos), warning the move may not resolve Nigeria’s persistent electricity supply challenges. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the approval on Sunday, saying the funds were intended to address long-standing […]
Tinubu Commends Ogun’s Development During Landmark State Visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Ogun State over the weekend, highlighting the state’s infrastructure achievements and expressing optimism about Nigeria’s development prospects. The visit followed a recent trip to Jos, Plateau State, where he witnessed the impact of insecurity on local communities. During his tour of the state capital, Abeokuta, Tinubu commissioned several landmark projects, […]
