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The Kano State House of Assembly has withdrawn its notice of impeachment against former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam following his resignation from office.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, […]
Insecurity Keeps Northern Nigeria Classrooms Empty
Worsening insecurity across parts of northern Nigeria is forcing many schools to shut down or operate below capacity, as parents keep children at home amid fears of attacks and abductions. The crisis has persisted for more than a decade, drawing global attention after Boko Haram abducted 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School Chibok in […]
Obajisun of Ayedun Thanks Gov. Abdulrazaq, Emir Sulu-Gambari For Elevating His Stool To First Class Status
The Obajisun of Ayedun, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Olusegun Abayomi Rotimi (JP) Orimadegun II, Arojojoye I, has expressed his profound gratitude to the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, for the honour of elevating his stool to First Class status. The monarch, in a statement issued on Sunday described the elevation as a […]
Police Aid Mentally Ill Woman During Childbirth in FCT
Officers of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have assisted a mentally unstable woman to safely deliver a baby during a patrol operation in Kwali Area Council, according to police authorities. The incident occurred in the early hours of April 3, 2026, around Kwaita village, where officers of the Rapid Response Squad on routine surveillance […]
Police Deploy Reinforcements to Benue Ahead of Easter
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed additional personnel to Benue State to strengthen security ahead of the 2026 Easter celebrations. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu approved the deployment of 14 units drawn from 16 Police Mobile Force (PMF) squadrons, alongside 250 officers from specialised tactical teams, to reinforce operations across the state. The development […]
Fire Guts Shops at Yaba Market in Lagos
Panic gripped parts of Lagos early Saturday after a fire outbreak destroyed several shops at Yaba Market in the Yaba area. The blaze reportedly started around 3 a.m., engulfing multiple stalls and destroying goods worth millions of naira, according to eyewitnesses. Videos shared on social media showed thick smoke and flames spreading through sections of […]
