11 killed, houses razed as armed herdsmen attack Benue community
At least 11 people have been killed, with several others injured, following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Mbagena community in Mchihe Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.
Taxes on N70,000 minimum wage becoming unbearable – SSANU laments
THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has lamented that its members are passing through excruciating pains as a result of the alleged “humongous tax deductions” on various goods and services.
Former BBN housemate, Nengi, announces birth of baby girl
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Nengi, has announced the birth of her baby girl, who was born on Feb. 21. She disclosed this via her official Instagram page on Sunday, describing it as ‘the purest form of love’. Nengi posted clips from her pregnancy journey up until the moment of her baby’s birth. “My greatest […]
Delta community protests removal of Torugbene-Ojobo road project from 2025 budget
The leadership of Ojobo community in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State, has strongly condemned the removal of the Torugbene-Ojobo road project from the 2025 state budget, urging Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to reverse the decision.
Atletico stumble to 2-1 defeat away at Getafe
Atletico Madrid stumbled to a 2-1 defeat by Getafe on Sunday in a significant blow to their La Liga title ambitions.
Nigeria, UAE to meet over visa restrictions
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will meet in the coming days to resolve challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining UAE visas.
Onitsha drug market still shut despite NAFDAC’s reopening claim – Rights Group
By Jeff Agbodo The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has disputed claims by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) that the Onitsha Drug Market has been reopened, insisting that the market remains sealed. In a statement, Emeka Umeagbalasi, Chairman of Intersociety, refuted NAFDAC’s widely circulated […]
Saraki to Akpabio: Don’t politicise, trivialise call for due process in Senate
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has described as “cheap politics and trivialising of a serious issue” the claim by incumbent Senate President, Godswill Akpabio that the call on him to ensure that transparent and open process is instituted to investigate the accusation levelled against him by one of his colleagues, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is an attempt to remove a Niger Delta person from office.
PDP schedules South-South, South-West, and North-Central congresses for April 12
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced April 12, 2025, as the new date for its zonal congresses in the South-South, South-West, and North-Central regions.
COSEYL applauds appointment of Ned Nwoko as Chair of Senate Adhoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has commended the appointment of Senator Ned Nwoko as the Chairman of the Senate Adhoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, describing it as a step towards national development.
Police confirm detention, release of Pastor’s wife in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the release of Mrs. Success Miracle, wife of Prophet Umueke Miracle, the General Overseer of Dynamic Flame and Miracle Ministries, after allegedly being held in solitary confinement for five days.
