Bello Turji’s days are numbered, military ‘ll take him out soon – Gov Dauda Lawal
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed confidence in the Nigerian Armed Forces’ ability to eliminate the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, describing his days as "numbered."
‘Who are you trying to impress?’ Veteran actress, Ngozi Ezeonu slams ladies for showing up braless at audition
Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Ezeonu has sparked mixed reactions after criticising two upcoming actresses over their choice of attire for an audition.
Police confirm drowning of Dutch national in Rivers state
The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the death of Gibson Reuben, a Netherlands national and Managing Director of the Rivers State Cassava Project Limited.
Fire guts bunkering site, damages NNPCL facility in Rivers
There was a fire outbreak in a wellhead of OML15, a facility operated by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), also known as Bukuma/Buguma flow station in Asari-Toru local government area of Rivers State.
Military widows seek payment of insurance benefits
Wives of the Nigerian soldiers have urged the Federal Government to expedite action on payment of insurance entitlements owed families of the fallen heroes. Mrs Salome Ishaya, the Coordinator, Military Widows Association in Gombe State, made the call while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, on Wednesday in […]
Weak auditing, accounting systems fueling corruption, say Reps
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Weak auditing and accounting systems are fueling corruption in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has observed. The House insisted that a lot of monies meant to enter the coffers of government are being lost daily due largely to what it referred to as “weaknesses in our accounting systems, weaknesses in auditing […]
Soludo says ‘conspiracy of silence’ fuel criminal activities in Anambra
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State says “conspiracy of silence” by the people is fuelling criminal activities such as kidnapping for ransom and ritual killings in the state. Soludo said this after inspecting the guard of honour and laying of wreaths in commemoration of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day on Wednesday in Awka. “We […]
Osun 2026: Pick candidate from Osun-West, wrestle power from Adeleke – Former LG bosses
Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Former local government chairmen under the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State have charged the party leadership to pick its governorship candidate from the west senatorial district to dislodge Governor Ademola Adeleke from office in 2026. Speaking with newsmen after a meeting of ex-council chairmen at the party Secretariat Iwo on […]
Pack of ‘hungry’ dogs attack, kill Nigerian woman in Italy
Patricia Masithela, a 27-year-old originally from Nigeria, met a horrific fate when she was mauled to death by a pack of starving dogs in Latina, Italy.
Reps reject N1.2bn capital budget for Information Ministry
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Information and National Orientation has rejected the N1.2 billion Capital component of the budget, describing it as grossly inadequate. This is also as the ministry decried the N8.7 billion budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Information and National Orientation for its 2025 operations during its […]
Troops neutralise, apprehend IPOB members in South East
Troops of Joint Task Force, South-East, code-named “Operation UDO KA” have neutralised eight and apprehended five armed members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu by the Spokesman of Operation UDO KA, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, on Wednesday. Unuakhalu said that […]
