Son sets mother ablaze over witchcraft allegations in C’River
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — A middle-aged man, identified as Emmanuel Akposi, has been declared wanted after allegedly dousing his elderly mother with fuel and setting her ablaze at Ojo community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The victim, identified by family sources as Mrs Atim Akposi, also known as Atim […]
WARRI DELINEATION: Anxiety as Itsekiri, Ijaw/Urhobo sing discordant tunes on INEC report
Our position, on firm conviction, is that the exercise, as presently conducted, does not comply with provisions of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended), the Electoral Act 2026 and INEC’s own guidelines for delineation of wards and polling units.
Three killed, commuters abducted as ‘herdsmen’ attack Benue communities, Police checkpoint
“Barely an hour after the Akpamaju incident, another attack was reported at Ojano along Enugu Road, where herdsmen ambushed a police checkpoint”
Why you can’t see El-Rufai – ICPC to ADC leaders
“The court has granted access to the defendant to his family, doctors and counsel. These are the only category of persons granted access”
How teacher kidnapped, killed WAEC candidate; wasted N500,000 ransom on betting
“I lied to the motorcyclist that she was sick and that I was taking her to my aunt for treatment, but I dumped her body in the river”
Troops kill several terrorists, rescue Ngoshe kidnapped victims
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), operating under Operation Desert Sanity and related missions, have recorded significant operational successes across the theatre of OPHK, including the neutralisation of terrorists, rescue of abducted persons, recovery of arms, ammunition, explosive ordnance, and arrest of criminal collaborators.
NEMA repatriates 497 Nigerians from Niger Republic
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has repatriated 497 Nigerian migrants from Niamey to Kano.
From abundance to scarcity: How climate change is hurting Nigerian farmers
“Before, I would have sold everything before evening. Now, people look, ask, and leave. A ealthy corn is from N500. If it is less than that, it is either too small or not good”
Harrowing journey of 3 Nigerian women lured into sex slavery in Mali
What began as a desperate search for survival ended in tears, torture and sexual exploitation for Becky, Blessing, and Miracle
Lagos hits ₦2.6trn revenue, ₦1.87trn IGR
Lagos State Government generated ₦2.6 trillion in total revenue in 2025, with Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) rising to ₦1.87 trillion
Oyo suspends field trips, excursions as slain teacher laid to rest
The deceased, who was born on December 11, 1976, was murdered by armed bandits who invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School, Esiele last Friday.
