Tinubu proclaims a national emergency over insecurity and poverty in Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a national emergency on Friday, citing insecurity and poverty as serious challenges to employment, productivity, and national stability. Addressing thousands of workers and labour leaders in Eagle Square, the president stated that good labour cannot exist in a society marked by fear and economic misery. His statements were in line … Read more

Troops resist an ISWAP terrorist onslaught in Yobe

The Nigerian Army has thwarted another attempted attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the Maiduguri-Damaturu road in Yobe State, forcing the rebels to retreat in disarray. This was revealed in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert from Lake Chad. Makama reported that the incident occurred about 4:30 a.m. on … Read more

RUGIPO student apparently committed suicide

A student from Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, was discovered dead in his flat after allegedly committed suicide in his off-campus residence. The lifeless body of the deceased student, Audi Emmanuel, was discovered dangling from a rope and exuding an awful stench. The tragedy, which occurred along Awolowo Road in Emure-Ile, Owo Local Government Area, … Read more

EFCC re-arraigns Bauchi Accountant-General and BDC operator in N1.63 billion fraud case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, and an unlicensed Bureau de Change operator, Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprises, before Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The duo were re-arraigned on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, on an amended five-count charge … Read more

President Federation Cup Mangut pushes Nasarawa United to sustain momentum

Mbwas Mangut, Nasarawa United’s technical consultant, has urged the players to do well in the President Federation Cup. Last Saturday, the Solid Miners won the Nasarawa State Federation Cup with a 1-0 victory over Basira FC of the Nigeria National League. Nasarawa United and Basira FC will represent their state in the President Federation Cup. … Read more

Yilwatda to Nigerian youths: You must defend Nigeria’s democratic

Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerian youngsters to take up the burden of maintaining and improving the country’s democracy. He recognised them as a crucial factor in ensuring the country’s current and future stability. Speaking against the backdrop of ongoing national reforms, Professor Yilwatda urged young … Read more

Police and EFCC rescue 14 kidnapping victims from Calabar-Oron waterways

The Nigeria Police Force claims that, in coordination with EFCC operatives, it successfully secured the release of fourteen victims kidnapped by marine pirates along the Calabar-Oron waterways. According to a statement signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the victims were rescued as a result of continued intelligence-driven operations, strong inter-agency teamwork, and coordinated tactical actions … Read more

I am quitting Labour Party to join PRP – Datti Baba-Ahmed

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, has stated that he intends to leave the Labour Party and join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). Datti Baba-Ahmed declared this on Tuesday while answering questions during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme. He attributed his decision to internal divisions inside the Labour Party, … Read more

Police arrest officer for public execution of Nigerian in Delta

The Nigeria Police Force has detained an officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, in connection with the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta state. The incident occurred on Sunday, when police officers from the Effurun Area Command responded to reports from the Benin Motor Park on the Warri-Sapele Motorway. The guy was reportedly … Read more