Political Tensions Mount: APC Aspirant Accuses Governor Oyebanji of Threatening Party Officials As the political landscape in Ekiti State begins to take shape for the 2026 gubernatorial election, a major crisis is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC). A yet-to-be-named aspirant has launched a scathing attack on the state governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, accusing […]
A Tale of Two Deltas: Activist Decries Marginalization of Ijaw, Itsekiri Communities on State’s 34th Anniversary On an occasion meant for celebration, a prominent voice from the Niger Delta has chosen to issue a powerful critique. As Delta State marked its 34th anniversary, a peace and environmental rights advocate, Mulade Sheriff, decried the persistent neglect […]
Heart of Gold: Dangote Pledges to Aid Phyna’s Injured Sister’s Overseas Medical Care What began as a tragic road accident in Edo State has evolved into a public showdown between a celebrity and a corporate giant, with a heart-wrenching twist of compassion. The Dangote Group has pledged to provide full medical support and compensation to […]
A Matter of Love, Not Tribe: Made Kuti Fires Back at Critic of His Inter-Tribal Marriage In a powerful testament to the legacy of his iconic family, Afrobeat musician Made Kuti has fiercely defended his marriage to his wife, Inedoye Adanne Onyenso, an Igbo woman, against a tribalistic comment from an online critic. The incident, […]
Counter-Terrorism Win: Army Troops Kill Nine Terrorists Including Two Commanders in Borno State The Nigerian Army has struck a significant blow against the Boko Haram insurgency, announcing that its troops have successfully killed nine terrorists, including two high-profile commanders, in a recent offensive in Borno State. This decisive operation is being hailed as a major […]
Presidency Throws Weight Behind EFCC, Supports Pursuit of Atiku’s Son-in-Law Over Graft Allegations The Presidency has publicly endorsed the ongoing manhunt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for businessman Abdullahi Bashir Haske, the son-in-law to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The move, which comes amid an EFCC notice declaring Haske wanted, has sparked […]
A Double Catch: Akwa Ibom Police Nab Wanted Vandal, Seize Cannabis In a significant boost to its crime-fighting efforts, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 23-year-old notorious vandal who has been on its wanted list. The suspect was apprehended with a substantial quantity of cannabis, a banned substance, a […]
Reconciliation or Bust: PDP Leaders Push for Unity Before Crucial Convention The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently in a race against time, as it works to resolve internal disputes and present a united front ahead of its crucial National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025. While there have been no specific public […]
A Green Initiative: Yobe State Targets 40 Million Tree Seedlings in New Campaign to Combat Climate Change In a powerful and ambitious move to combat the devastating effects of climate change, the Yobe State Government, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), has launched a campaign targeting the planting of […]
A Legacy of Advocacy: President Tinubu, Others Mourn The Nation’s Journalist, Evelyn Osagie The journalism community in Nigeria is grappling with the profound loss of Evelyn Osagie, a dedicated senior correspondent with The Nation Newspaper, who passed away recently. The news has sent shockwaves across the media landscape, with tributes pouring in from professional bodies […]
A Sanitation Revolution: Lagos to Construct 10,000 Public Toilets to End Open Defecation In a landmark move poised to address a major public health crisis, the Lagos State Government has unveiled a monumental plan to construct 10,000 public toilets across the state. The announcement, made during a meeting of the Lagos Water Partnership Steering Committee, […]
A Sworn-In Mandate: INEC Presents Certificates of Return to By-election Winners The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially presented Certificates of Return to the winners of the recently concluded bye-elections, effectively sealing their mandates as elected representatives. The ceremony, which took place over two days, marks the final and most critical step in the […]
Zero Tolerance: Lagos Businessman Sentenced to Jail for Attempted Drug Export In a stern verdict against drug trafficking, a Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a businessman, Uyiosa Omoregie, to one year of imprisonment for his attempt to unlawfully export a large quantity of illicit drugs. The judgment, delivered on Thursday by […]
International Crackdown: Nigerian Authorities Deport 51 Convicted Cyberfraudsters In a powerful display of international cooperation and a firm stance against online crime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has, in partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), successfully deported 51 more foreign nationals who were convicted of cyberfraud and internet-related offenses. The latest expulsion, […]
Political Tensions Mount: Northern Group Alleges Marginalisation, Unveils 2027 Strategy As political jockeying intensifies across the country, a prominent Northern group has accused the Federal Government of sidelining the region and has unveiled a detailed strategy to reclaim what it calls the North’s “rightful place” in national affairs ahead of the 2027 general elections. The […]
A Bold New Weapon: Scientists Propose Gene Drive to End Malaria Scourge, Sparking Debate In a radical and controversial move to combat one of Africa’s deadliest diseases, a non-profit research consortium, Target Malaria, is intensifying its efforts to deploy a bold new weapon: gene drive technology. The group, which is actively working in Burkina Faso […]
Record-Breaking Feat: Tincan Customs Generates N16.4 Billion in a Single Day The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made history by collecting a record-breaking N16.4 billion in a single day, a clear win for technological efficiency and stakeholder collaboration. The unprecedented sum was generated on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, […]
Cash Transfer Program Falters: Report Finds Only 36% of 15 Million Households Receiving Aid The Federal Government’s highly-publicized Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program, designed to cushion the economic shocks of the fuel subsidy removal, is falling well short of its target. A recent mid-year report by the global professional services firm PwC has revealed a […]
Justice in Anambra: Four Suspects Arraigned for Heinous Defilement Charges In a clear sign of the Anambra State government’s commitment to combating heinous crimes, the legal system continues to move against perpetrators of child defilement, a persistent menace that has long plagued the state. While no specific recent case involving four arraigned suspects was found […]
Safety First: Lagos State Government Sensitises Traders, Park Operators on Fire Prevention In a significant move to avert potential fire disasters, the Lagos State Government has flagged off a massive fire safety sensitization campaign targeting traders in markets and operators of motor parks across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Special Duties […]