NATIONAL UNITY ON DISPLAY AS TINUBU, MUTFWANG, AKAPBIO MOURN WITH APC CHAIRMAN IN JOS In a powerful display of national unity that transcended party lines, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang (PDP), and Senate President Godswill Akpabio led a host of dignitaries to Jos on Saturday, October 4, 2025, to pay […]
ARMED FORCES ARREST 16 OFFICERS OVER FAILURE IN PROMOTION EXAMS AND ‘CAREER STAGNATION’ GRIEVANCES The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrest of 16 officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) over allegations of indiscipline and serious breaches of service regulations. The military high command stated that the move is a critical part of […]
POLICE DEFY PENDING LAWSUIT, BEGIN NATIONWIDE TINTED GLASS PERMIT ENFORCEMENT AMIDST NBA THREATS AND PUBLIC OUTRAGE The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reacted with fury and legal action as the Nigeria Police Force commenced the nationwide enforcement of its controversial re-introduced Tinted Glass Permit (TGP) policy on October 2, 2025. The enforcement began in defiance […]
Army and NDLEA Intercept 1,134 Blocks of Cannabis in Taraba, Arrest Two Fake Police Officers in Uniform A collaborative operation between the Nigerian Army and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has resulted in the interception of a massive consignment of illicit drugs and the arrest of two individuals impersonating police officers in Taraba […]
Makeshift Scaffolding at Ethiopian Church Kills At Least 22 Pilgrims, Injures 55 During Virgin Mary Festival A devastating structural failure has cast a pall over a religious festival in Ethiopia, after makeshift scaffolding at a church collapsed, killing at least 22 people and leaving dozens wounded. The tragedy occurred on Wednesday morning, around 7:45 a.m. […]
FCT Police CP Confirms Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Died After Jumping from Third Floor During Robbery, Says ‘Doctors Tried to Resuscitate Her’ The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has provided its official account on the tragic death of ARISE News anchor and producer, Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, clarifying the circumstances that led to […]
Federal High Court Sets October 27 for Arraignment of Sowore, X Corp, and Meta over Alleged Cyber-Bullying of President Tinubu The legal battle between the Federal Government and activist-publisher Omoyele Sowore is set to commence as the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 27 for the arraignment of Sowore, alongside social media giants […]
Outrage as Abuja CP Orders Discreet Probe into Tragic Death of ARISE News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu After Robbery The Commissioner of Police (CP) for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the tragic death of Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a vibrant News Anchor, Reporter, and […]
Navy Deactivates Six Illegal Refining Sites in N’Delta, Seizes 11,550 Litres of Stolen Crude The Nigerian Navy has ramped up its offensive against crude oil theft and economic sabotage, successfully deactivating six illegal refining sites in Delta State and seizing 11,550 litres of stolen crude oil. The operation was executed by personnel attached to the […]
Police Intercept 103 Jerrycans of Smuggled Petrol, Smash Human Trafficking Ring The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dealt a major blow to cross-border economic saboteurs and criminal networks, announcing the interception of about 103 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), along with the dismantling of a human trafficking ring and the recovery of arms across […]
Abia Teachers Condemn Rising Vandalism of Public Schools, Call for Urgent Intervention Teachers and school administrators in Abia State have raised an alarm over the escalating issue of vandalism in public schools, warning that the criminal activities are severely hindering education in the state. The educators voiced their concerns during a recent visit by the […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Duty, Accuses Senate President of Dictatorial Rule Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially returned to her legislative duties in the Upper Chamber following the expiration of her controversial six-month suspension. Her return on Tuesday, September 23, was marked by a strong statement against the Senate leadership, with the lawmaker from Kogi Central […]
Teacher in Police Custody Following Viral Video of Child Abuse in Bauchi A teacher in Bauchi State has been placed in police detention following a public outcry over a viral video that depicts a male pupil being tied and severely beaten. The shocking footage, which circulated widely on social media platforms, shows the young student […]
Federal Government Forms Panel to Investigate Deadly Kaduna DICON Factory Explosion The Federal Government has set up a committee to launch a full-scale investigation into the fatal explosion that rocked the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in Kaduna on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The blast, which sent shockwaves through the surrounding community of […]
Cardoso cautions against Naira spray, hawking, mutilation The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has issued a strong caution to Nigerians, urging them to cease the practices of spraying, hawking, and mutilating the Naira. Speaking at the CBN Fair in Kaduna on Thursday, Cardoso, who was represented by the Acting […]
Deji Adeyanju Begs Patience Jonathan to Withdraw $5m Jewellery Suit Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has made a passionate appeal to former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, urging her to show compassion and withdraw the long-running theft case against her former domestic staff. Adeyanju’s plea comes after the reported death of one of […]
New Fusengbuwa Head Rejects ‘Moneybags’ in Awujale Succession The head of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Otunba Abdul-Lateef Adedayo Owoyemi, has made a resolute stand against the influence of money and politics in the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland. Speaking at his country home in Idowa-Ijebu, Owoyemi urged Governor Dapo Abiodun and the kingmakers […]
Anambra Police Taps IGP Scheme to Compensate Families of Fallen Officers In a solemn ceremony aimed at honoring the ultimate sacrifice of its personnel, the Anambra State Police Command has presented cheques totaling ₦59.2 million to the families of 38 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The cheques were presented by […]
Major Tragedy Averted in Kwara as Fire Service Prevents Tanker Explosion A swift and professional response from the Kwara State Fire Service averted what could have been a catastrophic disaster on Tuesday evening. A petrol tanker, loaded with 45,000 litres of fuel, suffered a mechanical failure, leading to a brake malfunction along the busy Ilorin–Bode-Saadu–Jebba […]
Niger State Government Bans Unlicensed Religious Preaching, Orders Two-Month Compliance The Niger State government has announced a new directive banning all forms of religious preaching within the state without a proper license. The move, which is intended to regulate religious activities, has set off a debate among key religious figures and scholars in the state. […]