Bandits have once again attacked a community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing an 85-year-old woman, Amina Adamu, and abducting several villagers during a raid for foodstuffs.

Survivors of the 2022 terrorist attack that killed 40 members of St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State , on Wednesday alleged that they have been neglected by the state government.

Mohammed co-founded Newswatch Magazine in 1984 with the late Dele Giwa, Dan Agbese and Ray Ekpu.

The federal government on Wednesday cautioned against dormant oil blocks, with a stern warning that such licenses would be revoked.

The Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Alumni Association (Worldwide) has strongly condemned the arrest and continued detention of students at the Ekpoma-based institution, describing the action as unlawful, oppressive, and a grave violation of their constitutional rights.

A yet to be identified housewife, native of Isoko in Delta State has killed her husband, side chick and grievously injured one other person in Ighwre-Ovie area of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Barely a week after 26 lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly signed an impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, two more legislators have withdrawn from the plot, calling instead for a political resolution to the crisis.

THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and the Non-Acadenic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, have urged the federal government to expedite action on pending renegotiation with them.

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has approved maintenance work on 83 roads in Uyo, including the full rehabilitation of Aka Itiam Road.

The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Mehmet Poroy, has disclosed that the number of irregular Nigerian migrants in Türkiye has reduced significantly from about 9,000 to fewer than 5,000, following improved cooperation between both countries.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration over reports that the federal government approved a $9 million contract for lobbying services in the United States.

The U.S. State Department is halting immigrant visa processing for 75 countries as it reassesses applicants who may become a “public charge.”

Armed groups fighting for an independent anglophone Cameroon have frequently kidnapped or killed politicians, civil servants and teachers accused of collaborating with the government.

The Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers has established a nine-member committee to mediate the ongoing political rift between Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike.

Burkina Faso sacked their coach Brama Traore and all of his staff on Wednesday following their exit of the African Cup of Nations at the hands of bitter rivals Ivory Coast.