Agatu Residents Protest Herdsmen Presence Ahead of Farming Season
Residents of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State staged a protest on Monday in Obagaji, the council headquarters, demanding the removal of Fulani herders from their communities ahead of the farming season. The protesters, carrying placards and chanting slogans, marched to the local government secretariat to express concerns over the presence of cattle in […]
EFCC Arrests Firm Representative Over Alleged N993m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a company representative, Kofoworola Motunrayo Kolawole, over an alleged fraud involving N993.2 million linked to a failed foreign exchange transaction. Kolawole, 37, a native of Ondo State, was taken into custody by the commission’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate after initially failing to honour several invitations. She later […]
Tinubu Launches Support Fund for Nigerian Armed Forces
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of a dedicated support fund for Nigeria’s Armed Forces, aimed at assisting wounded personnel and the families of fallen soldiers. The announcement was made on Sunday, during the President’s 74th birthday commemoration, as a gesture to honour the courage and sacrifice of the nation’s military. President Tinubu […]
Ex-Minister, Isa Pantami reconciles Uba Sani, El-Rufai at mother’s burial
During the burial of Hajia Umma El-Rufai which was held in Abuja on Sunday, former Nigeria’s Minister, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami reconciled the differences between Governor Uba Sani and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai. Pantami appealed to both parties to set aside their differences. “Your Excellencies, forgive one another,” he said. After a brief […]
Ekuri Women Warn Illegal Logging Fuels Hunger and Insecurity
Women from Ekuri community in Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State, have raised concerns over the severe impact of illegal logging, warning that the unregulated exploitation of forests is driving families into hunger, poverty, and insecurity. The warning came during a one-day training programme in Calabar for journalists and Ekuri women representatives, where participants […]
Priest Urges Christians to Reflect on Palm Sunday Meaning
The Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Idaka Osbert, has urged Christians to reflect deeply on the spiritual significance of Palm Sunday, describing it as a reminder of Christ’s mission of peace, humility and redemption rather than a mere ceremonial observance. Delivering his message in Ilorin, the cleric said the triumphal entry […]
WAR: Oyakhilome Backs Israel–US Position on Iran Conflict
The General Overseer of Christ Embassy, Chris Oyakhilome, has expressed support for Israel’s position in the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran, saying the country has a right to defend its existence. Speaking during a message to his congregation in a video that circulated widely on social media, Oyakhilome said Israel could […]
Bandit Attacks Force Kwara Community to Flee Homes
Residents of Omugo Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, have fled their homes following repeated attacks by suspected bandits, leaving the once-busy settlement largely deserted. The latest incident involved an attack on an Evangelical Church Winning All worship centre in the area via Oro-Ago, during which eight worshippers, including the pastor’s wife, were […]
NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Hidden in Stockfish
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted 5.8 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside heads of imported dry stockfish, popularly known as “okporoko,” in Lagos. The agency said the consignment, believed to be part of a transnational trafficking network targeting Delhi, was recovered during a sting operation by its Murtala Muhammed International Airport […]
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai’s Remains Arrive Abuja for Burial
The remains of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have arrived in Abuja ahead of her burial scheduled for Sunday. Hajiya Umma El-Rufai died in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a brief illness. Her grandson, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House […]
