STREET HAWKING: Why we defy FCTA to sell on Abuja streets
It is 1:45pm on Herbert Macaulay Way, one of the busiest roads in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. Top ranging vehicles ply here as a routine because of the presence of the National Oil company on this road.
Koka Flyover: Heavy traffic overhead, rising nuisance, security concerns underneath
Koka Flyover was built to ease traffic and beautify the gateway to Asaba. Today, its pillars are lined with mats spread out each night and picked up each morning.
40 feared dead as boat carrying women, children capsizes in Jigawa
At least 40 women and children are feared dead after a canoe conveying passengers capsized in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Jigawa State Police Command confirmed the incident on Monday, stating that search and rescue operations were ongoing to locate the missing passengers. In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, […]
Beyond cash: How digital wallets displace crumpled notes in Okada riders’ pockets
‘Last week, I let a passenger go, and the money never came. I lost that fuel money. Now, if I don’t see the credit alert on my own phone, you are not leaving’
Alleged money laundering: Ex-Warri Refinery MD Yisawu gets N500m bail
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, granted bail to the former Managing Director of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited, Jimoh Yisawu, to the tune of N500 million.
Alleged $2.63m money laundering: Court admits Miyetti Allah president to N2bn bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, to N2 billion bail with two sureties in the like sum.
Pastor to die by hanging for killing 16-yr-old daughter in Calabar
A Calabar High Court has sentenced a 51-year-old Apostle, Ubong Bassey Etim, to death by hanging for murdering his 16-year-old daughter in Calabar
Gang members shoot policeman while gunning for rivals linked to NURTW leaders
“We did not know there were policemen in the area. It was Temidayo who fired the gun, while I was hit by bullets fired by the policemen”
Woman allegedly kills husband’s mistress’ two-month-old baby in Benue
A 25-year-old woman, identified as Erdoo Ugede, has been arrested for allegedly killing the two-month-old son of her husband’s alleged mistress in Ankyoov, Ikyogbaji Council Ward of Gwer East Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State.
Mary Habila: Friend reveals final moments, as Umahi seeks forensic investigation
The room was forced open, and she was discovered lying unconscious on the floor near the door
Diezani, associates, friends: Can an acquittal undo 11 years of headlines? – Lessons from the verdict
But in June 2026, the narrative took a sudden, definitive turn. A London jury acquitted the former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources of all six charges against her
Plateau: Five months of violence claims 200 lives, youth coalition claims
Every fresh dawn in many rural communities across Plateau State begins with one haunting question – Who will be the next victim?
Delta: Olomu Kingdom draws battle line against cultism, drug abuse after murder in community
“To end cultism in the kingdom, we must tackle it from the root, drugs is the root cause, so we say no to drugs and cultism in Olomu kingdom.”
Three charged over kidnap of Oyo school children, teachers
The Federal Government on Friday charged three men over the kidnap of children and teachers in Orirre Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Court orders forfeiture of N4.6bn jewellery, exotic cars linked to Achimugu
An Abuja High Court sitting in Apo has ordered the final forfeiture of assets valued at billions of naira linked to businesswoman, Ms Aisha Achimugu, to the Federal Government. The forfeited assets include jewellery worth N4.645 billion, 11 exotic vehicles valued at N4.293 billion, $50,000 cash, and N30 million cash. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the […]
Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students
Gunmen on Tuesday attacked Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting four students, the principal and a National Examinations Council, NECO, ad-hoc staff.
