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"
FG panel confirms ex-minister forged UNN certificate
A panel set up by the Federal Government to investigate an allegation that the immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji forged his University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) degree certificate has confirmed the allegation against the former minister.
‘Terrorists demand virgins, Indian hemp, cocaine as ransom’ – Afenifere bemoans onslaught in Yorubaland
“The kidnappers even hilariously asked for virgins to be brought in exchange for four men that they had previously abducted”
NDDC has transitioned from transaction to transformation — Ogbuku
The creeks and humid air of Port Harcourt have long been synonymous with the paradox of the Niger Delta, a region rich in oil wealth yet burdened by years of infrastructural neglect. At the centre of renewed conversations about change in the area sits the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the federal interventionist agency established to […]
Torture in Myanmar death camp — Nigerian survivors recount their horror in search of jobs
What began as a Facebook job advertisement ended in months of captivity along Thailand–Myanmar border for five young Nigerians
Saved by Hunters: When hook-up goes wrong
The hunters were on their routine operations that night in the bush when they stumbled on her. She was tied to a tree at that spot.
Edo will give Tinubu 3.5m votes in 2027 – Tenebe, APC chairman
Politics is dynamic. Some people campaigned against us during the election but have now chosen to work with the governor
Visa Scam Nightmare: 75 Nigerians lose over N100m to fake Canadian visa promise
The victims, desperate for a better life, sold their assets, rented out apartments, and even borrowed money to meet the N3m to N12m demand
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,…
Ramadan Talk Day 18: Planning for Iʿtikāf
Planning for Iʿtikāf begins with sincere intention. One must clarify the purpose: to withdraw from worldly distractions and devote oneself entirely to Allah.
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 […]
Politics must work for the people, not the Powerful – Benwosely, pastor in Reps race
Dr. Kelechi Benwosely Esimogu, who works with NDDC, has declared her intention to contest the House of Representatives seat for Okigwe North
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.
