Thursday, June 25, was meant to be the beginning of a much-needed break for Temiloluwa Faith, an information technology officer in Edo State, who is returning home to her parents for her yearly leave. Along the Ogbere axis of the Sagamu-Benin Motorway, what started out as a complimentary ride from her company’s senior manager became … Read more
The Berom Youth-Moulders Association (BYM) has threatened legal action against Professor Ayo Omotayo, director-general of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, for what the BYM leadership claims were insulting remarks made by Omotayo during a Friday television interview. A wave of attacks on the institution in the past few weeks … Read more
A total of four African nations were booted out of the 2026 World Cup, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo joining them. Despite grabbing a surprising lead in the Round of 32 match, the Leopards were defeated by England 2-1 on Wednesday night. The Congolese took the lead as Brian Cipenga’s shot went past … Read more
Following a previous confrontation in the region, groups of people believed to be bandits were spotted making their way towards Kotonkoro in Mariga Local Government region of Niger State via the Mailaka axis. Security analyst Bakatsine stated on X that the uprising occurred after an assault on the farm of Alhaji Hashimu Kotonkoro, a vigilante … Read more
The decision by the Delta State House of Assembly (DSHA) to declare the seat of Udu State Constituency member Egbetamah Ovie Collins vacant after he defected to the party is being criticised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Delta State and Senator Ovie Omo-Age, Deputy President of the 9th Senate, as unlawful, unfair, politically … Read more
Imo police have rescued three abducted individuals, seized weapons, and arrested twelve criminals. When asked about the ongoing onslaught against violent crime through intelligence-led policing, Command Spokesperson Henry Okoye told journalists that it has been sustained under state police commissioner Audu Garba Bosso. He disclosed that twelve individuals were apprehended in different operations by Command … Read more
The governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has issued a challenge to development partners, investors, and financial institutions, saying that they must go beyond mere expressions of interest and make real commitments to investments that may grow businesses, create jobs, and benefit regular people. At the Second Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit (J-INVEST 2026), … Read more
Hon. Faruk Mustapha, who served as Bauchi State’s Commissioner for Special Duties and Rural Development, has decided to step down from his position as a party member in the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) in the run-up to the 2027 general election. Before becoming the Director-General of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed’s 2023 campaign, Mustapha wanted to … Read more
As authorities ramp up their investigations into the killing of Fulani chieftain Risku Muhammad in Ohimini Local Government Area, the government of Benue State and the Nigeria Police Force have conveyed their condolences to his family and urged caution. On Tuesday, the Deputy Governor of Benue State paid a condolence visit in the name of … Read more
Sheikh Musa Falaki, the Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Tsangaya Education, has accused Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the former Deputy Governor of Kano, of embezzling N308 million meant for special prayers in all 44 LGAs of the state. Falaki made the allegation in an interview that was shared by Hikima Radio in … Read more