Domestic violence in Nigeria nearing national disaster level – CDHR
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), FCT Abuja Branch, has raised the alarm over the rise of domestic violence nearing a national disaster level in Nigeria. The alarm was raised at the May 2026 Edition of “Know Your Rights” Public Sensitization Seminar held in Abuja, with the […]
Tinubu will defeat Atiku if election is decided by rigging – Babachir Lawal
Asked whether the president was already positioned for victory in 2027, Lawal responded: “Landslide. He’ll rig everybody.”
Okpebholo’s security, road drive ‘unprecedented’ in Edo – APC Chieftain Agbomhere
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and former Organising Secretary of the party for the South-South zone, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere, has hailed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration for what he described as “unprecedented” developmental strides across Edo State since the governor assumed office in November 2024. Agbomhere, who is […]
Ijaw, Urhobos protest INEC’s delineation of Warri Fed Constituency
The Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo people of Warri Federal Constituency, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest over the delay of the implementation of the Supreme Court ordered fresh delineation of Warri Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, just as they condemned the alleged interference of the Presidency in the matter.
11 years later: Sacked NCAA worker wins court case
THE Court of Appeal in Lagos has struck out an application by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, paving the way for the enforcement of a judgment ordering the reinstatement of a former employee, Mrs Annastasia Anukwa, whose dismissal was declared unlawful.
70th anniversary: Our navy, most formidable force in Africa — Tinubu
AS part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary, President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the Navy’s operational capabilities, describing it as the most formidable naval force in Africa.
ABDUCTIONS: Osun calls emergency meeting over border school safety
THE Osun State government, yesterday, summoned an emergency meeting over rising security threats facing schools in parts of the state.
Oil resumption: MOSOP backs NSA’s dialogue c’ttee to end 33 years conflict
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, says the dialogue opportunity offered by the Office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, to resolve the Ogoni conflicts could be a turning point for the Ogoni people to resolve over 33 years conflicts with the Nigerian oil industry.
NUPRC strike threatens oil, gas regulatory operations nationwide
Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory operations have come under threat nationwide as workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike.
Mbora housing project: No IGP sold barracks —Corpran
The management of Corpran International Limited, has dismissed allegations surrounding the development of the Nigeria Police Housing Scheme in Mbora District, Abuja, describing claims by a former legal representative of the company (names withheld) as false, malicious and misleading.
One killed, over 30 people kidnapped in Kogi
Ayegunle Bunu community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State was yesterday, thrown into panic, following a bandit attack that left one person dead and more than 30 others abducted
