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NSCDC Parades Suspended Niger Commandant and 23 Others Over Custodial Deaths of Miners In an unprecedented display of internal accountability, the leadership of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has publicly paraded the suspended Niger State Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, alongside 23 other officers and personnel held in connection with the tragic deaths […]
Federal Government Begins Payment of ₦1.1 Billion Exit Bonus to Civil Service Pensioners The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of Additional Exit Benefits (AEB) to public servants, with an initial sum of ₦1.1 billion paid out to 175 retirees who exited treasury-funded Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) this year. The payment marks the official […]
Shettima Arrives in New York to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation at UNGA 81, Pushes for Global Reforms Vice President Kashim Shettima has touched down in New York, United States, to lead Nigeria’s high-level delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), declaring that the country’s diplomatic engagements will be strictly guided by […]
Why the 2026 Capital Budget Faces the Threat of Non-Implementation Amid Rising Fiscal Pressures As economic realities bite harder across the country, financial experts and budget analysts have warned that the full implementation of the 2026 capital budget is facing severe headwinds, raising fears of stalled infrastructure projects and unfulfilled developmental targets. According to fiscal […]
Lagos Directs Immediate Evacuation Across Eti-Osa, Kirikiri, and Vulnerable Flood Zones The Lagos State Government has issued an urgent directive for residents living in low-lying and flood-prone communities to immediately relocate to higher ground, following a severe seven-day flood advisory released by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA). Announcing the precautionary measures during a media […]
NSCDC Suspends More Personnel, Orders Flags at Half-Mast Over Custodial Deaths The leadership of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified its internal purge over the tragic deaths of detainees in its Niger State facility, announcing the suspension of three additional officers and the ordering of flags to be flown at half-mast […]
Soludo Fires Back at Defectors, Declares APGA the Launchpad of Igbo Political Relevance Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has launched a robust defense of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), describing the party as the foundational vehicle and “visa” through which many prominent Igbo politicians climbed to political stardom. Speaking at the Ekwusigo Local […]
Nine Dead in Fresh Plateau Attacks as Gunmen Target Travelers and Worshippers Across Barkin Ladi and Riyom Fresh security concerns have gripped Plateau State following a violent weekend onslaught that left at least nine people dead across communities in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas. According to local community sources and youth leaders, the […]
31 APC Governors Face Off Against Wike Over “Rainbow Coalition,” Leaving Tinubu with Difficult Choices for 2027 A fierce political battle has broken out within the ruling camp, pitting the country’s 31 All Progressives Congress (APC) governors against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and leaving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu walking […]
Cost of Living Spikes as Petrol Prices Push Toward ₦1,500 Per Litre Amid Fresh Market Adjustments Nigerian households and businesses are facing a deepening cost-of-living crisis as pump prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, climb toward ₦1,500 per litre across various parts of the country. The latest wave of financial pressure […]
Femi Falana Demands Immediate Prosecution Over Custodial Deaths of 37 Miners in Niger State Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has thrown his weight behind calls for full criminal accountability following the tragic deaths of 37 individuals in the custody of the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security […]
Nigeria’s Arms and Ammunition Imports Surge by 104% to Reach ₦55 Billion in Six Months Nigeria’s official import bill for arms and ammunition experienced a dramatic upward trajectory, jumping by 104.31 percent in the first half of 2026, according to foreign trade statistics published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The data indicates that […]
NSCDC Deploys Abdulhamid Kabara as New Niger Commandant Following Custodial Deaths The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the immediate deployment of Abdulhamid Kabara as the new State Commandant for Niger State, following the controversial deaths of 37 detainees in the command’s custody. Kabara steps into the role to steady the command […]
NiHSA Warns Lagos, Delta, Imo, and 12 Other States to Brace for Severe Flooding Within Seven Days The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has sounded a dire national warning, predicting that severe flooding will ravage Lagos, Delta, Imo, and 12 other states within the next seven days. According to the hydrologists, the impending disaster is […]
Scotland Proposes Three Innovative Visa Routes to Attract Foreign Workers and Graduates Amid Labor Shortages The Scottish government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework outlining three proposed immigration routes designed to attract international talent, skilled professionals, and graduates from countries like Nigeria to combat deep-seated labor shortages and a shrinking working-age population. Contained in a […]
FG Appoints Deji Adeyanju, Prof. Ciroma, and Others to Probe Custodial Deaths of 37 Miners in Niger State The Federal Government has established a 10-member independent investigative committee to look into the tragic deaths of 37 individuals who died while in the custody of the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence […]
NAFDAC Confirms 48 Dead and Five Blinded After Mass Poisoning From Methanol-Laced Herbal Drinks in Ondo The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has released a grim update on the mass poisoning incident in Ondo State, confirming that 48 people have lost their lives after consuming contaminated traditional herbal and alcoholic […]
Deconstructing the Heated Clash Between Obi and Soludo Over Anambra’s Legacy Debts and Financial Records The political atmosphere surrounding the financial stewardship of Anambra State has grown increasingly tense, drawing sharp national focus as supporters and critics dissect competing claims over legacy debts, savings, and infrastructural development from former Governor Peter Obi’s tenure. The controversy […]
Fear Grips Nigerians as Political Thugs Resurface with Vicious Tactics That Truncated the First Republic As the countdown to the 2027 general elections enters a critical phase, a heavy cloud of anxiety has descended upon the nation following a worrying spike in political thuggery, intimidation, and violent disruptions reminiscent of Nigeria’s turbulent past. Across various […]
Waka Queen Salawa Abeni Opens Up on Heartbreaking Five-Year Battle Following Her Son’s Death Renowned Nigerian Waka music legend, Queen Salawa Abeni, has shared a deeply emotional chapter of her life, revealing that she battled paralysis for five years following the tragic loss of her first son. The veteran singer made the shocking revelation during […]