At least six residents were killed in Baidi village in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday night during an attack by a suspected terrorist group believed to be affiliated to the Lakurawa network, an armed group active in the area. Tangaza is one of the council areas targeted by a US […]

•Accuses FMoH of injustice over delayed CONHESS adjustment By Chioma Obinna The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday issued a final 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and relevant government agencies to immediately implement the long-delayed adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure, CONHESS, warning […]

Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria (DIBAN), on Friday morning, led stakeholders, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (NLC) and workers from various companies to the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to protest the ban on the manufacture and sale of alcoholic […]

*Says Rivers Crisis Must Be Treated with Firmness By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has reiterated its call for the establishment of state police, insisting it would help curb the movement of terrorists and bandits across states after military dislodgement. The group also urged stakeholders to urgently address the political crisis in […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The North East Chairman and Commander of Hunters/ Vigilantes (Sarkin Baka) based in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno state, Mallam Shawulu Yohanna have confirmed the killing of a Pastor, two hunters and other two civilians when some suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists invaded Tarfa Village of Biu local government […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command on Friday arraigned seven suspects before the State High Court in Ilorin over allegations of conspiring to set fire to the residence of a traditional worshipper, Toyin Asabi Olorisa. The accused persons are identified as Alhaji Yekini Oloruntele, Alhaji Saliu Usman, Garba Amuda Yusuf, Alhaji Mumini […]

The Presidency, yesterday laid to rest the controversy over the leadership hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State by declaring Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in the state.

By Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Professor Christianah Adeyeye, yesterday reaffirmed the agency’s firm stance on the ban of alcohol in sachets and small bottles, stressing that there will be “no going back unless a legislative or legal directive allows otherwise.” Adeyeye spoke during […]

•Warns churches, traders against toxic products as enforcement intensifies By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Friday in Lagos uncovered an illegal factory producing fake “Goya oil” and dismantled a major syndicate involved in the counterfeiting of alcoholic drinks in Lagos, warning that the activities pose grave […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Government has announced a sweeping enforcement of safety measures at the Buruku waterfront following repeated boat accidents that have claimed lives and destroyed property along the busy river corridor. The intervention comes amid growing public concern over unsafe ferry operations being used as a temporary alternative while the […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja has advised President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts in addressing food security, healthcare, and insecurity, which he described as the most pressing concern in the country.

The former governor of Rivers state and current minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike may be set to finally dump the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to pitch his political tent with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

A Rivers State High Court in Oyigbo Local Government Area has adjourned indefinitely, the suit filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, challenging their impeachment process initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly thereby effectively shifting the battleground to the Court of Appeal.

A faith-based film, “When Miracle Happens”, is currently stirring up hope and healing on My El-Roi TV YouTube channel.

Civil society organisations, media professionals, and leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC on Friday, staged a protest at the APC Secretariat, Abuja, demanding urgent National Assembly intervention in Rivers State’s escalating political crisis.