Two Children Drown in Edo State Muddy ‘Death Trap’ as Residents Rescue Two Others from Government Flood Site A somber cloud has descended over the Ikpoba-Okha community in Edo State following the tragic drowning of two children at a government-designated floodwater collection site. What began as a typical Sunday afternoon of play on Erediauwa Street, […]
One Dead and Five Missing After Nigerian Tugboat ‘LEO’ Sinks Off South African Coast; 12 Rescued in High-Stakes Mission A journey meant to mark a fresh start for a Nigerian vessel has ended in a maritime disaster. The tugboat LEO, which had been in South Africa for essential repairs, sank late Saturday night after running […]
Ex-NDLEA Boss Kwajafa Blasts State Police Plan, Calls it a ‘Recipe for Disaster’ As the Federal Government moves closer to greenlighting state police, a heavy voice from Nigeria’s security past has issued a chilling warning. Fulgere Kwajafa, a former Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and a retired high-ranking police officer, has […]
Tinubu Holds High-Stakes Closed-Door Meeting With Elder Statesman TY Danjuma Amid Global and Local Security Tensions President Bola Tinubu turned to one of Nigeria’s most seasoned military “oracles” on Saturday, hosting former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Yakubu (TY) Danjuma, at the Presidential Villa. The meeting, which took place late Saturday afternoon, has sparked intense […]
Gov Oborevwori Mourns as Delta’s First Fourth Republic Deputy Gov Benjamin Elue Dies at 85 Delta State has lost one of its most stabilizing political figures. Chief Benjamin Sunday Elue, who served as Deputy Governor during the foundational years of the Fourth Republic, has passed away at the age of 85, prompting a wave of […]
FAAN Warns Travelers as Emirates and Qatar Airways Cancel Nigeria-Middle East Flights Following US-Israel Blitz on Iran International travel from Nigeria has been thrown into a state of total disarray following the massive U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran this Saturday. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) issued a “red alert” travel advisory […]
Netanyahu Claims Khamenei Likely Killed in Massive US-Israeli Blitz as Tehran Compound Lies in Ruins The Middle East has been thrust into a “State of Chaos” following a Saturday of unprecedented fire and fury. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the world that there are “growing signs” that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, […]
Finance Minister Wale Edun Confirms 9.1 Million Homes Now Receiving Cash Transfers as 1 Million More Join the Queue Nigeria’s massive social welfare experiment is finally hitting its stride. On Monday, February 23, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, revealed that the Federal Government has successfully bypassed traditional bureaucracy […]
Education Minister Alausa Cries Out Over ‘Crippling’ Staff Shortage, Demands 20% Budget Hike to Save Public Schools Nigeria’s education sector is currently “shooting in the dark” due to a severe lack of funding and a vanishing workforce. On Thursday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, delivered a sobering reality check to the National Assembly, […]
Opposition Giants Unite to Demand Fresh Electoral Laws, Slamming Tinubu’s New Act as a ‘Backdoor for Rigging’ The ink is barely dry on President Bola Tinubu’s signature, but Nigeria’s major opposition parties are already demanding a total “do-over” of the 2026 Electoral Act. In a rare display of unity on Thursday, February 26, the leadership […]
Tinubu Blocks ₦2tn NNPCL Fees With New Executive Order, Directs All Oil Cash Straight to Federation Account President Bola Tinubu has pulled the plug on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) multi-trillion naira “auto-deduction” system. In what is being described as the most aggressive fiscal reform of his presidency, a new Executive Order has […]
New IGP Tunji Disu Declares Total War on Corruption and Impunity, Vows to Rebuild Public Trust Nigeria has a new top cop, and his first order of business is a radical reality check for every man and woman in uniform. Acting Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, fresh from being decorated by President Bola Tinubu on […]
AEDC Smashes Losses by 10% and Unleashes 70,000 New Meters to Fix Abuja’s Power Crisis The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is finally plugging the leaks in its system. In a major performance update released on Thursday, February 26, the utility firm revealed that it has successfully slashed its operational and revenue losses by a […]
Governor Mutfwang Orders Full-Scale Manhunt After 10 Killed in Plateau Sunday Ambush; Vows to End the ‘Unknown Gunmen’ Era The fragile “State of Harmony” in Plateau State has been tested once again by a weekend of blood and grief. Governor Caleb Mutfwang, visibly moved by the sight of 10 fresh graves in Barkin Ladi, has […]
Ondo Police Smash 10-Man Kidnap Gang, Recover ₦5m Fresh Ransom After High-Stakes Forest Raid The Ondo State Police Command has sent a clear message to bandits: the “State of Harmony” is not for sale. In a major tactical victory on Tuesday, February 24, police operatives successfully dismantled a notorious 10-man kidnapping syndicate that had turned […]
Former NUT Boss turned Governor Reintroduces House and Car Loans to Make Kebbi Teachers “Big Boys” Again In a move that has sent ripples of excitement through staff rooms across the state, Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has officially brought back the “glory days” for educators. On Tuesday, the state government announced the reintroduction of a […]
Anambra Begs Transporters to End Monday Boycott as Schools and Banks Reopen, But Drivers Demand ‘Bulletproof’ Security First Anambra State is officially open for business on Mondays, but there’s just one problem: there aren’t enough buses to get people there. In a passionate plea on Tuesday, the State Government urged commercial drivers and transport companies […]
FG and EU Seal Historic Tech Pact After 20-Year Wait, Opening €100bn Funding Doors for Nigerian Varsities Nigeria’s academic and tech sectors are on the verge of a “knowledge gold rush.” After two decades of informal collaboration, the Federal Government and the European Union have officially signed a Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, transforming Nigeria […]
Egbetokun Quits as IGP, Citing ‘Personal Issues’ as Tinubu Installs Tunji Disu to Fix Rising Insecurity The “State of Harmony” within the upper echelons of the Nigeria Police Force has been fundamentally reset. On Tuesday, the Presidency confirmed the sudden resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, a move that officially terminates a tenure marked […]
President Sheinbaum Dismisses World Cup Fears After ‘El Mencho’ Killing Sparks Bloody Cartel Retaliation Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a defiant “guarantee of safety” to the world, insisting that the violent tremors shaking the country following the death of its most-wanted drug lord will not derail this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Speaking from the […]