Nigeria stands at a critical democratic crossroads. With the 2027 general elections approaching steadily, the lessons of the 2023 elections remain fresh, unresolved, and deeply consequential.

“Policemen at the scene of the ongoing protest began shooting teargas at us. Many of us are injured”

By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—OPERATIVES of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster (Yahoo boy) for allegedly killing his friend after a disagreement over a $1,000 transaction. Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bright Edafe, who confirmed this, said the incident took place at Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area on […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A lawyer, Bright Iluobe and family members of the former Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation (Edo Central) to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Collins Aigbogun on Tuesday rued his continued detention 16 days after he was arrested as a result of the anti-kidnapping protest in Ekpoma, Esan West local government area […]

The decision by Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to close the Onitsha Main Market for one week has continued to draw reactions from stakeholders, legal practitioners, traders, and civil groups across the state.

“If you drive beyond 40km per hour on this coastal road, you will be apprehended and prosecuted”

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS—The body of a young man was reportedly retrieved from Obalende Underbridge Canal, Lagos Island, at the weekend, three days after he was declared missing. The victim was identified to be one of the miscreants who indulge in drug deals and was suspected of having been under the influence of an illicit […]

Tension has enveloped an agarian community, Ilu-Abo, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, as gunmen abducted a proprietress of a primary school, Mrs. Oladeinde Tomilola, and shot three persons.

A case of prolonged domestic violence ended in tragedy in Akufo, Ido Local Government Area, after a 49-year-old husband allegedly poured acid on his 44-year-old wife before ingesting the same substance himself. Both died, leaving their three surviving children, who suffer from sickle cell disorder, in urgent need of care.

HUMAN rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, yesterday, tasked the Lagos State government to halt the demolition of waterfront properties, saying such demolition was illegal.

By Ike Uchechukwu The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the mob killing of a suspected robber in Calabar. The suspects were apprehended by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Dragon Squad, led by CSP Chukwuma Ogini, and are currently in custody at the command headquarters in Diamond Hill as […]

Barely hours after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), held prayers for the safe return of 177 worshippers abducted in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, suspected bandits struck again, kidnapping six residents of Unguwar Barkono, Mararaban Kajuru, Kufana Ward.

The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosives in the Sango area of Ibadan, the state capital.

One would wonder what has come over some individuals, when you see their great innovations all for the sake of cutting costs.

Dr. Dominic Nnaemeka Okechukwu, is an Abuja-based medical practitioner and the Convener of the Forum for National Restoration