Girl suffers deformed finger after family burns her over N500
A 12-year-old girl has suffered a severe burn and permanent deformity to her index finger after a family she was staying with allegedly punished her by burning the finger over an accusation that she stole N500.
Passport Scam: US-based Nigerians cry out over activities of ‘cleric’ linked to Atlanta Consulate
ABUJA: A wave of indignation has swept through the Nigerian diaspora in the United States following allegations that a Texas-based man, identified simply as “KO”…
Nigeria’s N2.5trn mall economy takes hit as Shoprite completes shut-down
Nigeria’s mall economy estimated at about N2.5 trillion has just taken a major hit following the final shut down of the leading brand in the sector, Shoprite,…
Why Nigeria is in a mess – Utomi
•Says, we’re better off without 2027 polls if . . . •Nigerian judiciary dead, buried, forgotten •No matter how long, INEC officials will go to jail over 2023 polls •Tinubu once said, ‘don’t vote for me if I don’t fix power in my first term •Nigeria will rise again By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor Political economist […]
Deputy Speaker dismisses allegations on NYSC, Law School Records
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has denied allegations concerning his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) participation and Nigerian Law School attendance.
Martina Atom: Touching story of Benue’s mother whose hand was severed by bandits
When the rain began to fall that afternoon in Mbagwen Udei, there was no warning of the horror that was about to unfold. For Martina Atom, a 45-year-old mother of four, …
Abuja Protests: U.S. Embassy reschedules visa, till March 9
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of its Abuja office for routine business following concerns over possible protests in the Federal Capital Territory.
Our substantive drug case against Abba Kyari is on course – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed that its substantive drug case against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari is ongoing and scheduled for continuation before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, 16th March 2026.
Boko Haram/ISWAP attack Ngoshe community in Borno
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has confirmed that an unspecified number of civilians, soldiers and insurgents were killed when suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters attacked Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
FEC okays demolition, rebuild of Carter Bridge
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos. David Umahi, minister of works, shared this on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the State House in Abuja after the FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. Umahi said the council also approved N5.6 billion for advanced engineering […]
Economic hardship: Parents move wards from private to public schools
The economic situation in Nigeria has pushed many families into a tight financial corner and the impact is particularly severe for parents
