NAN Staff Petition Oyo Agency Over Alleged Land Invasion
IBADAN Staff members of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) have petitioned the Oyo State Real Property Protection Agency over the alleged invasion and destruction of their landed property in Ibadan. In a petition dated December 11, 2025, and written through their solicitor, Ademola Sodamade, the workers accused some land speculators of breaching the peace, […]
PDP Remains Platform for Fairness and Responsible Leadership — Saraki
Former Senate President and Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday met with members of the Ilorin Emirate PDP Youth Leaders Forum as part of his ongoing consultations across Kwara State. According to his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, the meeting is part of Saraki’s efforts to engage critical stakeholders […]
Abuja Court Grants N1m Bail to Businesswoman
A Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, on Wednesday granted bail of N1 million to businesswoman Tracyniter Nicholas Ohiri, who is facing a defamation charge linked to the Minister of Works. Mrs. Ohiri was arraigned by the police over allegations that she defamed the Minister of Works, David Umahi, following a business transaction. She […]
Concerns Rise Over Outsourced Prosecution in Sowore Case
Questions have emerged over the federal government’s decision to outsource the prosecution of the case involving the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) versus activist Omoyele Sowore and SaharaReporters to a private lawyer. At a hearing on Wednesday, counsel for the Nigeria Police presented a memorandum from the Federal Ministry of Justice authorising the outsourcing under […]
Senate Issues Arrest Warrant for CAC Registrar Over Budget Row
The Senate Committee on Finance has issued a warrant of arrest against the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, over his repeated absence from hearings to clarify issues surrounding the agency’s finances. The decision was taken on Thursday during a budget defence session at the National Assembly with the Federal […]
Businesswoman Accuses Umahi of Harassment, Unpaid Debt
A businesswoman, Mrs. Tracyniter Nicholas Ohiri, has accused the Minister of Works, David Umahi, of sexual harassment, intimidation and failure to pay for campaign promotional materials she claims to have supplied. Ohiri made the allegations public in Abuja on Thursday, stating that her business relationship with Umahi began before his election as Governor of Ebonyi […]
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Faces Backlash Over Ramadan Directive
The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has come under criticism after issuing a directive prohibiting male and female students from standing together in pairs on campus during Ramadan. In a circular dated February 25, 2026, and signed by the Registrar, Alhaji Kamisu Salihu, the institution stated that “during the Holy month of Ramadan, standing […]
Insecurity Disrupts Ramadan Prayers in Kwara Communities
Worsening insecurity and government-imposed curfews have forced many Muslim faithful in parts of Kwara State to suspend night congregational prayers during Ramadan, as residents cite safety concerns and movement restrictions. Findings indicate that Muslims in several communities in Edu and Patigi local government areas have been unable to observe Maghrib, Isha’i and Tarawih prayers in […]
Three Arrested Over Alleged Graveyard Ritual in Gombe
Three men have been arrested in Nafada Local Government Area of Gombe State over alleged ritual activities involving human remains. The arrests were disclosed on Thursday by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X. According to him, the incident occurred on February 24, 2026, at Barwo Sabon Gari village. Makama said a resident, […]
Police Urge Displaced Bauchi Residents to Return Home
The Bauchi State Police Command has urged residents who fled Mansur town in Alkaleri Local Government Area to return, assuring them that security has been reinforced and the situation brought under control. The appeal follows a deadly attack on February 22, 2026, in Gwana District, where bandits reportedly killed two soldiers and a vigilante operative. […]
