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
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
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
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
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
Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has backed Mustapha Gubio, his immediate former Commissioner for Works, as his chosen candidate for the 2027 governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), paving the way for a potentially tough party primary. Malam Dauda Iliya, the governor’s spokeswoman, confirmed the news on Tuesday, praising Gubio as … Read more
Security personnel have thwarted a bandit raid on a community watch and hunters’ base in Sukunkumi village, Kankia Local Government Area, Katsina State. According to security sources, the incident took place around 7:30 p.m. on March 26, when approximately 15 highly armed criminals on motorcycles attempted to storm the facility. According to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola … Read more
Barrister Silas Onu, who is said to be the party’s factional chairman in Ebonyi State, has denied the allegations. Those involved in the “purported” suspension were threatened with legal action by Onu. The ADC’s acting secretary and chairman reportedly made the announcement of the suspension in Obiozara Ward. The grounds for his suspension include financial … Read more
According to Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s national publicity secretary, the party would provide Nigerians with a legitimate alternative in the general elections of 2027. While congratulating Senator Tony Nwoye on his appointment as Senate Minority Whip, Abdullahi made this statement. His view is that Nwoye’s rise to prominence is evidence of the party’s increasing clout … Read more
Traditional leaders in Edda Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, have been cautioned by Chief Julius Ama Orji, a PDP chieftain, to avoid hasty endorsements of candidates in the next 2027 general election. It was the turn of Edda to represent the constituency, according to the community leader, who argued that those who want anyone from … Read more