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Okpebholo offers cultists amnesty in Edo

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, offered amnesty to cultists in the state. In a statement released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo urged the cultists... Read more »
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Osun Court Orders Cleric to Hang for Client’s Murder

An Osun State High Court, sitting in Iwo, has sentenced an Islamic cleric, Kabiru Ibrahim, to death by hanging for the murder of his client, Lukman Adeleke. Ibrahim was charged with conspiracy,... Read more »

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Nigeria’s Economic Ambition: Minister Stresses Need for Quality Internet Access

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has said Nigeria’s ambition to become a $1tn economy hinges on providing quality internet access to its citizens, particularly the youth. Speaking... Read more »
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RMAFC’s Fight Against Corruption: New Unit to Enhance Transparency

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission on Wednesday inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit at its headquarters in Abuja. In a press statement signed by the Head of Information and Public... Read more »
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BREAKING: Heavy Billboard Collapse Kills, Injures Several Near GIA Event Centre in Aba

A deadly incident has just occurred near the GIA Event Centre, close to Salad Market along the busy Aba-Owerri Road. A massive iron billboard has reportedly collapsed, crashing down on multiple moving... Read more »
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Military Reports Fresh Developments in the Ongoing Fight against Terrorism

The Nigerian Security forces are reporting fresh developments in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the country’s North East region. Military authorities warn that terrorist groups, now receiving support from foreign mercenaries,... Read more »
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Ecowas Anniversary: Gowon, Tinubu Attend Commemorative Card Signing

Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, and President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday took part in the ceremonial signing of a commemorative card marking the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS. The event... Read more »
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Senators Sued Over Poor Performance: Lawyers Seek Salary Refund

A group of legislative lawyers under the aegis of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners has filed a suit before the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, seeking to compel... Read more »
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Nnamdi Kanu Was Treated with Dignity, DSS Tells Court Amid Duress Allegations

As the trial of Biafra nation agitator Nnamdi Kanu Continues, the Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted three videos including one where the defendant is seen inspecting a radio transmitter allegedly... Read more »
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Audit Report Alleges NMDRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, Diverted Over ₦120 Billion Through Suspicious Allowances

A newly-surfaced audit report has alleged large-scale financial impropriety involving the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, accusing him of personally diverting over... Read more »
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Tinubu Marks 2 Years: Speaker Abbas Hails President’s Accomplishments

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Wednesday congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his second year anniversary in office. The Speaker, who recalled the... Read more »
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Reps Take Sallah Break, Adjourn Plenary to June 17

House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to adjourn plenary till 17th June 2025 to commemorate the forthcoming Sallah celebration. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen disclosed this during plenary, however, noted that all Committee activities... Read more »
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Two die, nine injured in Ondo auto crash

A fatal auto crash on the Afin-Okeagbe Road in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State has claimed the lives of two persons, while nine others sustained varying degrees of injuries.... Read more »
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Four Feared Dead, Five Injured in Ondo Cult Clash

No fewer than four persons have been feared dead while five others were seriously injured following a violent clash between rival cult groups in Ondo town, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government... Read more »
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NDLEA Act Review to Enhance Nigeria’s Drug Control Efforts — Fagbemi, Marwa

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig-Gen Mohamed Marwa (Rtd),... Read more »
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Pro-Biafra Member Arrested for Planning Anambra Sit-At-Home

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Friday Obeta, a member of the Movement for Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra, for planning to enforce the May 30 sit-at-home declared by... Read more »
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Abuja PDP Office Lockdown Persists Despite Tinubu’s Directive to Reopen

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has yet to unseal the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu ordered the reopening. When our reporter visited the PDP... Read more »
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Journalists Banned: Security Agents Stop Media Coverage of Delta Gov’s Speech

Security operatives on Wednesday stopped some journalists from covering Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s state of the address at the state House of Assembly. They claimed that they were acting on the orders of... Read more »
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ICIR Gets Land Gift from Ooni to Promote Yoruba Cultural Heritage

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has donated three acres of land to the International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) for the construction of the World Ifa Temple.... Read more »
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Obi Laments Senseless Killings in Taraba, Benue, Kogi

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent wave of violence and killings in Taraba, Benue, and Kogi states, describing the situation as a “gaping... Read more »