Plateau bus attack: How I survived as gunmen kill 13, including 8 passengers, driver—Lone survivor
The lone survivour of the Dungus Junction attack, Nasiru Garba, Plateau State, during which nine persons were killed, yesterday, narrated that he hid in the vehicle, as the attackers approached the bus and opened the front door.
52 suspects arrested in Ekpoma for looting, vandalism — IGP
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed claims that police officers arrested peaceful protesters in Ekpoma, Edo State.
Murder of 3 officers: NDLEA nabs drug lord after 12-year manhunt
By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as Kanmo-kanmo, 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the killing of three NDLEA officers. The agency said Jimoh was tracked to his hideout in Owode, Ogun State, on Friday, January 16, 2026, following credible intelligence. […]
Gunmen kill police officer, abduct Chinese expatriate in Oyo
Gunmen have killed a police officer and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack on Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State.
Alleged forgery in UK property case: FG files criminal charge against Ozekhome
The Federal Government has filed a criminal charge against Mike Ozekhome, SAN, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom.
Domestic Violence: Suspect nabbed in Sokoto after wife’s killing in Kebbi
A man identified as Sule Gurmu, suspected to have murdered his wife, Umaima Maidawa, has been arrested in Katami town, Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, following a coordinated security operation by law enforcement agencies.
Hoodlums kill housewife, six children in Kano
Tragedy struck residents of Dorayi Charanchi Quarters in the ancient city of Kano as yet-to-be-identified hoodlums killed a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children.
Qatar Airways plane suffers mid-air fault, makes emergency landing in Lagos
“All passengers of the distressed aeroplane were evacuated safely; no injuries reported. No loss of lives nor injuries sustained by anyone”
103-year-old woman dies in Lagos fire incident
Tragedy struck again in Lagos on Friday as a 103-year-old woman lost her life in a fire outbreak that gutted her apartment at No. 8, Bola Street, off Kadara Street, Oyingbo, Lagos Mainland Local Government Area.
Doctors explain how people can get drunk without drinking
You can get drunk even without taking a single drop of alcohol, scientists have established. They say that food ingested can produce alcohol right inside the body.
Operation Weti e in retrospect: Its metaphors, lessons
History, it has been said, is a reflection seen through the eyes of others into events of the past. The world rotates around its history
Ekpoma: From peaceful kingdoms to kidnap flashpoints
Ekpoma, headquarters of Esan West, which comprises six other kingdoms: Egoro, Ukhun, Idoha, Ujogba, Ogwa, and Urohi, was once a serene town
A Nation, a Whistle, and a Yellow Card Too Far: How do I explain this to my son?, by Stephanie Shaakaa
How does the Confederation of African Football think it is neutral to bring a biased referee to officiate Nigeria’s most important match at AFCON 2025
Again, KWAM1 writes Abiodun, calls for nullification of Awujale nomination meeting
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM1, has again written to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, alleging his exclusion from the ongoing process to select the next Awujale of Ijebuland and calling for the nullification of the nomination exercise to avert protracted litigation. In the latest […]
Odokekere school building already marked for demolition — Lagos govt
•As Sanwo-Olu orders relocation of pupils By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has expressed regret over the collapse of a classroom block at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu, noting that the structure had already been marked for demolition to pave way for the construction of a modern classroom edifice before the unfortunate incident occurred. This […]
Man 30, kills wife, 25, in Kebbi
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi A middle-aged man identified as Sulaiman Mamuda allegedly murdered his wife Umaima Maidawa in her matrimonial house at Bayawa village in Augie local government area of Kebbi state. SP Bashir Usman, Kebbi state Police public relations officer who confirmed the incident said that the suspect was arrested on transit to […]
