Bad roads, insecurity, hardship worry Egbema residents
By Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri Residents of Egbema in Imo State have raised concerns over the deplorable condition of roads in the area, insecurity and the worsening economic situation, saying the challenges have continued to affect their livelihoods and social activities. The concerns were contained in a four-page address presented by Comrade Lawrence Okwudili Alex to […]
Mutfwang declares unauthorised Hisbah activities illegal in Plateau
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has declared the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisba in parts of Jos North Local Government Area illegal and unauthorised, directing security agencies to investigate and take appropriate action against those involved.
INEC challenges NDC to provide evidence of “smuggled” candidates in Anambra
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has challenged the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC to provide evidence of officials allegedly involved in smuggling unknown candidates into the party’s list for some State House of Assembly constituencies in Anambra State, ahead of the 2027 General Election. Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to […]
Uba Sani faces 17 challengers in Kaduna governorship race
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State is to face 17 other candidates in the 2027 governorship election, following the publication of particulars of candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Over 33,009 domestic, sexual violence cases recorded in Lagos within 5yrs
The Lagos State Government said it recorded 33,009 cases of domestic and sexual violence between September 2021 and July 2026, with domestic violence accounting for the highest number of reported cases.
More VDMs will emerge if judiciary is not fixed — Farotimi
Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has said the growing influence of social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), reflects the failure of Nigeria’s judicial system.
