Ten armed robbery suspects arrested, stolen vehicle recovered
The Niger State Police Command has arrested ten suspected armed robbers and rescued seven kidnapped victims in separate operations across the state within the past week.
Nnamdi Kanu admitted inciting public to attack police, witness tells court
An official of the Department of State Services (DSS) said this while testifying as the second prosecution witness (PW2) in Kanu’s ongoing terrorism trial before Justice James Omotosho.
Cardinals to move into Vatican on eve of conclave
Cardinals will on Tuesday begin moving into the Vatican accommodation where they will stay during the conclave, on the eve of their historic, secretive meeting to elect a new pope.
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Rivers political crisis: NASS to set up reconciliation committee
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas says the National Assembly will set up a reconciliation committee to address the political differences in Rivers. Abbas made this known while addressing members of the house at resumption of plenary from the Easter/Sallah break on Tuesday. According to him, in the coming weeks, we […]
U.K to impose visa restrictions on Nigerians, Pakistanis, Sri Lankans
The United Kingdom, UK is stepping up efforts to restrict visa access for nationals of Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, citing internal assessments that applicants from these countries are statistically more likely to overstay their visas and later seek asylum.
Rising cost of living, energy instability, insecurity require legislative action — Akpabio
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called on his colleagues to take urgent legislative action to address the rising cost of living, energy sector instability, and ongoing security challenges across Nigeria.
Osun Assembly proposes 6 months imprisonment for skating on public roads
The lawmakers made the resolution while deliberating on the “Osun State Skating Restriction Bill 2025” during a sitting of the committee of the whole on Tuesday in Abeokuta.
Coalition to petition NBA over alleged media campaign against Mele Kyari
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Transparency in Governance has announced plans to petition the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) regarding the actions of individuals allegedly posing as legal practitioners, whom they accuse of conducting an unfair media campaign against former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Mele Kyari.
Traore Rally: Court grants DSS request to remand activist Edokpayi
An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has granted the Department of State Services (DSS) permission to remand Kola Edokpayi, leader of the Benin-based Marxist group, Talakawa Movement, pending further investigation.
EFCC explains arrest, detention of VDM
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it arrested and detained, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) over his repeated refusal to honour several invitations extended to him. A statement by Mr Dele Oyewale, the Spokesperson of the EFCC on Tuesday in Abuja said Otse, a Social Media Influencer was invited over allegations […]
Drug War: First lady, Tinubu, Marwa raise alarm over drug infiltration in Nigerian communities
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on state governments to adopt and implement community-based interventions to curb the growing scourge of drug abuse and illicit trafficking, particularly at the grassroots level. This aligns with the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP).
Group faults NWDC board chair over comment on commission’s scholarship scheme
Northern Progressives Forum (NPF) has faulted the Chairman of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), Lawal Samaila-Abdullahi…
Israel says ‘Gaza will be entirely destroyed’
“Gaza will be entirely destroyed, civilians will be sent to… the south to a humanitarian zone without Hamas or terrorism, and from there they will start to leave in great numbers to third countries,” the far-right firebrand told a conference in the Israeli settlement of Ofra in the occupied West Bank.
SS3 student shot, killed by suspected herders in Kogi community
Tragedy struck in Odo-Ere, headquarters of Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, as Kola Sunday, an SS3 student of United Comprehensive College, was reportedly shot and killed by suspected herders.
2027: Tinubu yet to deliver on promises – Mulade tells praise singers, politicians
By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI — Prominent Niger Delta environmental and human rights activist, Chief Sheriff Mulade, has urged political praise singers and job seekers to stop distracting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that the president has yet to fulfill the electioneering promises made during the 2023 general elections. Chief Mulade, who holds the title […]
