Six Arrested as Lagos Police Investigate Deadly Cult Clash The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists in connection with the gruesome murder of a 30-year-old man, Kamoru, popularly known as “Keeper,” during a recent cult clash in the Ebute Meta area of the state. The arrests were made following an intelligence-led operation […]
FG Places Seven-Year Ban on Establishment of New Federal Tertiary Institutions The Federal Government has announced a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The landmark decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), is aimed at tackling the “unchecked proliferation” of under-utilised institutions and prioritizing the quality […]
Civil Society Slams Arrest of 48 Student Protesters in Bauchi A civil society organization, the Youth Arise Movement (YAM), has strongly condemned the arrest of 48 students of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, who were protesting against persistent armed robbery attacks on their campus. The group has called for the students’ immediate and unconditional release, arguing […]
Lawyer: Freed Ibom Air Passenger Undecided on Suing Airline Following her release from custody, the passenger at the center of the viral Ibom Air assault incident, Comfort Emmanson, is yet to decide whether to file a civil lawsuit against the airline. This was disclosed by a legal representative, who confirmed that she is currently recuperating […]
LAUTECH Confirms Murder of Student During Sign-Out Ceremony, Police Arrest 16 Suspects The Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has confirmed the tragic death of one of its students, Mr. Marvelous Olanrewaju Babalola, who was fatally shot during an unauthorized sign-out ceremony. The incident, which occurred last week, has prompted a police […]
Rivers Police Detain Pastor Amid Allegations of Child Abuse The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old pastor, Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, on charges of subjecting minors to dehumanizing treatment during a three-day church program. The arrest followed a swift police response to a disturbing video that had gone viral on social media. According to […]
NBA, Others Condemn Ibom Air Over Female Passenger’s Assault; Court Discharges Accused The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), alongside other civil society groups, has strongly condemned Ibom Air and airport security for their handling of a female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who was involved in a violent altercation aboard a Uyo-to-Lagos flight. The incident, which went viral […]
Police Mandate Peace Accord for Edo By-election Candidates In a proactive move to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process, the Nigeria Police Force in Edo State has mandated a peace accord for all candidates participating in the upcoming by-elections. The accord is a formal commitment by the political parties and their candidates to […]
Livestock Supply at Risk in Oyo as Cattle Breeders Take Stand Against Anti-Grazing Legislation In a move that could disrupt the state’s food supply chain, a coalition of cattle breeders and dealers has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Oyo State government, threatening to halt all livestock sales and shut down cattle markets if their […]
Fuel Consumption Plunges by 16% in June, NMDPRA Reports Nigeria’s total fuel consumption has fallen to 1.44 billion litres in June 2025, marking a significant 16.42% decline from the previous month. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed the figure, which represents a daily average of 48.03 million litres, highlighting the continued […]
NAFDAC Seizes 10,000 Cartons of Fake Products in Lagos Market Raid The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized over 10,000 cartons of unregistered tomato paste and various cosmetic products during a five-day enforcement operation at the Lagos Trade Fair Market. The raid, conducted by the agency’s Investigation and Enforcement […]
Deadly Wildfires Sweep Spain, Killing One and Forcing Thousands to Flee A man has died and thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes and hotels as a wave of deadly wildfires, fueled by a searing heatwave and strong winds, sweeps across Spain. The fatality marks the first death from the dozens of […]
Nigeria, 66 Other Nations Hit with Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs In a significant escalation of a protectionist trade policy, the Trump administration has imposed sweeping new tariffs that affect Nigeria and 66 other nations. The new duties, which took effect on August 7, 2025, are part of a “reciprocal tariff” program aimed at addressing what the […]
Sowore Leads Protest at NYSC Headquarters Over Withheld Certificate of Corps Member ‘Raye’ Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday led a protest at the headquarters of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known […]
Lagos Govt Warns Residents to Brace for Continued Flash Flooding The Lagos State Government has issued a candid warning to its residents, stating that the metropolis will continue to experience flash flooding, especially in low-lying coastal areas. The government attributed this to the combined effects of climate change, the city’s unique geography, and human-induced factors. […]
Housing Deficit: Tackling Crisis Requires Stakeholders’ Collaboration, Says MBAN President Nigeria’s massive housing deficit, estimated at over 20 million units, cannot be solved by any single entity and requires active collaboration among all key players in the real estate value chain. This was the view of Mr. Ayo Olowookere, the President of the Mortgage Banking […]
Coroner’s Inquest into Journalist Pelumi Onifade’s Death Advances In a significant step towards uncovering the truth behind the death of journalist Pelumi Onifade, a Lagos State District Coroner, Mrs. Temitope Oladele, has ordered the Medical Director of Ikorodu General Hospital to release vital records to the legal team of the Media Rights Agenda (MRA). The […]
Naira Weakness, Inflation Drive Manufacturing Expenses to N2.6tn The severe pressures from a weak Naira and relentless inflation have pushed the operational expenses of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector to a staggering N2.6 trillion in the first half of 2025. This figure, representing the “cost of sales” for a sample of 12 major manufacturing companies, marks a […]
Federal Pensioners Protest in Lagos Over Unpaid ₦32,000 Pension Increase A group of federal pensioners staged a protest at the Lagos office of the Pension Transitional Arrangements Directorate (PTAD) on Monday, demanding the immediate payment of a ₦32,000 pension increase approved by the Federal Government. The retirees lamented that the delay in payment has left […]
2027: Atiku Delays ADC Membership Card Collection Amid Jonathan Comeback Speculation Our Correspondent – August 10, 2025 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has delayed his planned formal entry into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan may join the party ahead of the 2027 presidential race..Atiku, who recently resigned […]