Three arrested as police probe killing of British-Nigerian singer Talay Riley
Riley, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was found with stab wounds on Friday, June 5, after police responded to reports of an incident in Silvertown, East London.
Lack of surveillance, CCTV coverage fueling insecurity across states — Ex-Naval Commander
By Juliet Umeh A retired senior naval officer and former Commander of the Maritime Guard Command, Commodore Promise Dappa, has blamed the persistent wave of kidnappings, banditry and insurgency across Nigeria on inadequate surveillance infrastructure and the absence of effective CCTV coverage across states. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Dappa said the country’s […]
Democracy: Nigeria remains viable project despite challenges – FG
“The message from government today is straightforward. This administration wishes to let us all recognise the fact that Nigeria is a huge, viable project and it is a work in progress.
Misinformation now security threat – COAS
According to him, it must be recognised that today’s adversaries rely heavily on propaganda and information manipulation.
Full list: Countries who won the World Cup unbeaten
Winning the FIFA World Cup is one of football’s greatest achievements, but doing so without losing a single match makes the accomplishment even more remarkable.
SSB tax threatens 33% manufacturing output, 1.5m jobs — MAN
SSB tax threatens 33% manufacturing output, 1.5m jobs — MAN By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that plans to significantly increase excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could threaten a sector responsible for about 33 per cent of the nation’s manufacturing output and over 1.5 million direct and indirect jobs.In […]
Johnny to Tinubu: Direct INEC to release Ward Delineation final report to prevent crisis in Warri
Says unrest could impact Nigeria’s economy and oil production in the Niger Delta A prominent leader in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, High Chief Micheal Johnny, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately release the final report on the fresh […]
Nigeria is moving in the right direction, says FG
as Tinubu govt unveils scorecard, defends reforms …highlights economic gains, 1m student loan beneficiaries, tax reforms, anti-graft successes …Govt is prepared to be judged by evidence,it says By Joseph Erunke,Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday mounted a robust defence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda, declaring that Nigeria is steadily emerging from economic fragility […]
C/River: Two killed in Ugep/ Idomi renewed communal clash
Tears and anger shadowed Ekpenti Farm Road yesterday after gunmen shot dead two middle-aged farmers a father and a neighbour, reigniting a long-standing communal feud between Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.
ALARMING INSECURITY: Experts reveal why security agents struggle to track kidnappers
•Identify role of SIM card registration •Expose how kidnapping gangs now communicate By Esther Onyegbula Across Nigeria, fear is reshaping everyday life. Families now think twice before attending weddings, funerals, birthdays and community celebrations. Parents worry when children leave for school. Farmers abandon fertile lands, while travellers increasingly plan journeys based on safety concerns rather […]
2027 Primaries a charade, Political Parties declare
Fault Electoral Act restriction on nomination mode By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Nigeria’s registered political parties on Tuesday did a self-appraisal of the recent primary elections they conducted across the country ahead of the 2027 general election, and came up with a damning verdict – a charade. Speaking under the aegis of Inter-Party Advisory Council IPAC, […]
