Court Strikes Out Afe Babalola’s Defamation Suit Against Dele Farotimi
January 29, 2025Defence counsel Olumide Fusika did not oppose the move, allowing Justice Babs Kuewumi to formally dismiss...
Justice Liman Denies Oral Bail Application For Omoyele Sowore
January 29, 2025Following the court’s decision, the prosecution counsel, M.U. Jonathan, along with Sowore’s defense team—Marshall and Deji...
Human Rights Activist Omoyele Sowore Charged With Cybercrime For Calling IGP ‘Illegal’
January 28, 2025In the viral video, Sowore called out Nigerian police officers for alleged extortion activities along Airport...
El-Rufai Warns Of Democratic Collapse, Criticises APC Leadership
January 28, 2025Former Kaduna governor accuses ruling party of undermining opposition and deviating from its founding principles
Court Orders Restraint On Police from Arresting Kano Anti-Graft Agency Chairman
January 28, 2025Judge Issues Temporary Relief After Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado’s Arrest and Detention by Police
Omoyele Sowore Detained Indefinitely After Rejecting ‘Illegal’ Bail Conditions By Nigerian Police
January 27, 2025Among the conditions are the requirement to produce a level 16 civil servant as a surety...
Four Family Members Abducted By Suspected Kidnappers Posing As Vigilantes In FCT
January 27, 2025However, upon arriving at the scene, authorities discovered that seven armed men, carrying machetes and sticks,...
BREAKING: Babalola Withdraws Cases Against Dele Farotimi After Ooni, Monarchs’ Intervention
January 27, 2025The decision followed a late-night intervention by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other...
Anambra Government Dismantles Kidnappers’ Den, Uncovers Shrine, 30 Graves
January 26, 2025We will not relent in ensuring the safety and security of every citizen in Anambra State.
11 Dead in Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Tanker Explosion
January 25, 2025It was gathered that the tanker reportedly lost control, tumbled, and spilled its flammable content
Lagos Assembly Rejects Obasa’s Leadership Stance, Labels Allegations Of Thuggery
January 25, 2025The position of the House remains the same, and nothing has changed. The position being canvassed...
Court Orders Lady To Pay N150,000 For Failing To Visit Boyfriend After Receiving N3,000 Transport Fare
January 25, 2025It was gathered that Ms Adu had agreed to visit Mr Olapitan but disappeared after he...
Kano Woman With Mental Health Issues Dies After Falling Into Well
January 25, 2025The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, was found by locals who had come to fetch water.
‘I’m Still In Charge’: Obasa Rejects Impeachment, Denies Corruption Claims, Accuses Police Of Complicity
January 25, 2025The former Speaker alleged that his impeachment was orchestrated during his absence in the United States.
Terrorist Kingpin Bello Turji Ready To Surrender, Says Chief Of Defence Staff
January 24, 2025The operations, he said, resulted in the elimination of Turji's second-in-command and several key lieutenants, leaving...
FAAN Rescues 256 Passengers After United Airlines Emergency Landing To Lagos
January 24, 2025The aircraft had departed MMIA at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, but complications necessitated the return flight.
BBYDI Raises Red Flags Over Kwara’s 2025 Budget: Concerns Over High Spending, Low Investment In Key Sectors, Debt Risks
January 24, 2025However, despite acknowledging positive strides in the budget, the organisation has raised issues regarding the state’s...
Police Arrest 2 Suspects Linked to Mrs. Odumosu’s Kidnap, Recover N2.25m, Arms In Lagos
January 24, 2025They were apprehended while attempting to leave Lagos State in the early hours of Friday, January...
Woman Arrested For Assaulting 13-Year-Old Househelp In Imo
January 22, 2025The woman said she was angry, which is why she battered the minor. The girl revealed...
Tanker Explosion Claims Driver’s Life On Ojoo-Iwo Road In Ibadan
January 22, 2025The impact caused both trucks to somersault into a nearby ditch, igniting a massive fire that...
BREAKNG: NCC Approves Tariff Hike For GLO, MTN, Others, Increase To 50%
January 20, 2025Mouka noted that operators are also required to educate and inform the public about the new...
Notorious Bandit Leaders Surrender Arms, Free Captives In Katsina
January 20, 2025The bandits handed over four AK47 rifles in good condition, along with 15 rescued individuals, including...
EFCC Arraigns Former AMCON MD, Four Others Over Alleged N76bn Fraud
January 20, 2025They are also accused of diverting ₦4.9 billion in 2022 and converting ₦22.5 million for personal...
At Least 50 Dead In Petrol Tanker Explosion In Niger State
January 18, 2025The disaster occurred when a petrol tanker fell, spilling its highly flammable contents. Residents and passersby...
Niger State To Build $2 Million Poultry Farm In Bosso
January 18, 2025The poultry farm, which will be built in partnership with the Federal Government's livestock development initiative,...
Nigerian Governors Support Tinubu’s Tax Reforms, Endorse Revised VAT Formula
January 16, 2025The governors confirmed their agreement to retain the existing Value Added Tax (VAT) rate and Corporate...
Kwara Police Confirm Kidnap Of Five In Isin LGA Community
January 16, 2025Two males and three females have been moved to an unknown location.
Ondo Governor Dissolves Executive Council, Retains Two Commissioners
January 15, 2025All affected officials have been directed to hand over government properties in their possession to the...
Nigeria’s Inflation Hits 34.8% In December Amid Festive Season Demand
January 15, 2025A state-by-state breakdown showed Bauchi had the highest year-on-year inflation rate at 44.06%, followed by Sokoto...
BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Five, Including Mother, Daughter, In Kwara Community
January 15, 2025Among them are a woman, her daughter, another woman who was visiting, and two men
Federal Government Repatriates 390 Nigerian Migrants From Niger Republic
January 14, 2025The group consisted of 387 adult males, two adult females, and one infant boy.
The Two Ife Towns With Rich Historical Identity, By Comrade Taiwo Otitolaye
January 14, 2025Ijebu-Ife, situated in Ojowo District, Ijebu East Local Government of Ogun State, while Ife-Yagba (Ife-Olukotun), headquartered...
BREAKING: Lagos State House Of Assembly Obasa Impeached
January 13, 2025Obasa has also been accused of being contemptuous of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Police Storm PDP Headquarters As Factional Secretaries Resume Amid Tensions
January 13, 2025Police officers were deployed to the party’s Wadata Plaza headquarters to forestall potential clashes as Samuel...
Governor Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To New Alaafin Of Oyo
January 13, 2025The new monarch succeeds Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, who reigned for 51 years before passing...
Kwara Business Owners Protest As Governor AbdulRazaq Blocks Shops, Says ‘Our Livelihoods Are At Stake’
January 13, 2025The traders have vowed to continue their protests until their demands are met.
BREAKING: Oyo Court Grants Bail To Ex-Ooni’s Wife, Oriyomi Hamzat, School Principal Over Deadly Stampede
January 13, 2025Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat was granted bail on stringent terms, including a N10 million bond and two...
FactCheck Africa Founder Abideen Olasupo Joins CUNY’s 2025 AI Journalism Lab Leadership Cohort
January 12, 2025Olasupo was selected for the programme in recognition of his contributions to the field of fact-checking...
President Tinubu Approves Revised Military Code Banning Homosexuality, Cross-Dressing, Disorderly Conduct
January 12, 2025Officers are also obligated to pay financial dues, such as vehicle licenses and insurance, promptly and...
BREAKING: Gov Makinde Approves Prince Abimbola Owoade AS New Alaafin Of Oyo
January 10, 2025The new Alaafin is expected to continue the rich cultural heritage and leadership tradition of the...
Nigerian Police Shield Billionaire’s Sons ‘Okoya’ Over Naira Abuse, Arrest Officer In Viral Video
January 10, 2025Many Nigerians have called for equal accountability for the billionaire’s sons involved in the incident.
Offa Robbery Victims’ Families Sue Kwara Govt, Saraki, Ahmed, Seek N2.1bn Compensation Over Alleged Political Links To Attackers
January 9, 2025In their legal action, the plaintiffs have named several high-profile defendants, including Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman...
Cross River Commissioner For Tourism, Arts, Culture Dies After Executive Meeting
January 9, 2025Ewa died on Wednesday evening at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar, the state capital.
EFCC Detains 10 Officers Over Alleged Theft Of Operational Items In Lagos
January 8, 2025Meanwhile, details on the stolen items are not made known in the statement.
Court Dismisses Emefiele’s Jurisdiction Challenge, Strikes Out Four Charges
January 8, 2025The charges include alleged abuse of office, leading to losses of $4.5 billion and ₦2.8 billion.
Abia Police Demote Officer For Misconduct, Disband Anti-Cultism Unit
January 7, 2025The Abia State Police Command has disbanded its Anti-Cultism Unit, citing concerns over alleged misconduct by...
Troops Storm Bello Turji’s Camp, Neutralise Top Terrorist In Zamfara
January 7, 2025The military disclosed that Turji is now forced to live "in one hole or the other,"...
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Fires Five Commissioners In Major Cabinet Reshuffle
January 7, 2025Governor Bala extends his gratitude to the outgoing commissioners for their dedication, service, and invaluable contributions...
HND Graduates Protest Exclusion From NYSC, Demand Equal Rights
January 7, 2025The protest unfolded as the registration for the second stream of Batch C mobilisation commenced on...
Mother, Baby, APC Leader Killed In Ondo Cult Clash
January 7, 2025The remains of the victims have been deposited at the morgue of the Federal Medical Centre...
Corruption: EFCC Sacks 27 Personnel Amid $400,000 Fraud Allegations Involving Senior Staff
January 6, 2025The dismissal, which followed the recommendation of the EFCC’s Staff Disciplinary Committee, was approved by the...
BREAKING: Explosion Rocks Abuja-Area School: One Student Killed, Four Injured In Suspected IED Blast
January 6, 2025The incident, which occurred on Monday, reportedly involved a substance suspected to be an improvised explosive...
NANS Leadership Divided Over Alleged Selective Distribution Of Tinubu’s CNG Buses
January 6, 2025The accused leaders' actions have sparked a discontent, as students on several campuses face transportation shortages...
Initial Language Legacy ‘ILLEC’ Honours NupekoTV For Promoting Nupe Language Preservation
January 6, 2025He also commended NupekoTV Lafiagi for its commitment to preserving and promoting the Nupe Language.
BREAKING: Federal High Court Orders Immediate Release Of Speed Darlington, Condemns Police Non-Compliance
January 6, 2025The court further directed Abubakar Marshal, Esq., to stand as surety for the artist. Alternatively, the...
Court Grants Human Rights Activist Olamide Thomas N10 Million Bail For Insulting Tinubu’s Son, IGP
January 6, 2025The ruling was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, who stated that there was insufficient evidence to...
Gov. Otu Suspends Esuk Utan Village Head, Council Over Misconduct
January 6, 2025The statement cited multiple petitions received by the government, accusing the traditional ruler and his council...
Court Rules Fubara Can Conduct State Affairs With Three Lawmakers
January 6, 2025Delivering judgment on December 20, Justice Sika Aprioku dismissed a lawsuit seeking to compel Governor Fubara...
A Trailblazer Bows Out: Celebrating Mr Olatayo Oginni’s Stellar Career In FAAN, By Saliu Bolakale
January 6, 2025Every journey has an end, but a legacy lasts forever
Two Feared Dead, Banks Razed In Delta Tanker Explosion
January 5, 2025The incident occurred along the busy Old Lagos-Asaba Road near First Bank, Agbor Central.
Seven Injured As 3-Storey Building Collapses In Rivers
January 5, 2025The incident was due to the use of substandard materials by the developer.
Saudi Arabia Frees 3 Nigerians Acquitted Of Drug Trafficking Charges After 10-Month Detention
January 5, 2025The arrest of the three women was a result of the earlier arrest of two Nigerian...
NDLEA Arrests Wanted Lagos Socialite, Alhaja Aishat Elediye, Over Drug Trafficking, Seizes 1,540kg Of Cannabis
January 5, 2025Elediye has long been on NDLEA's wanted list for allegedly leading a drug cartel operating from...
NDLEA Arrests Two UNILORIN Graduates For Selling Drug-Laced Cupcakes In Kwara
January 5, 2025The suspects, identified as 24-year-old Khadijat Abdulraheem and a 20-year-old accomplice, were apprehended on Sunday
FCT Police Arrest Woman Who Abandoned Her Day-Old Baby In Mpape
January 5, 2025Khadija confessed to abandoning the child, citing her inability to provide care after being deserted by...
BREAKING: BUA Refinery Denies Claims Of 90% Completion, Assures Progress On Akwa Ibom Project
January 5, 2025The company clarified that while construction is progressing steadily, the project is not yet at the...
Jigawa Police Confirm Arrest Of Bride For Allegedly Poisoning Guests At Wedding Reception
January 4, 2025It was gathered that one guest was pronounced dead, while the groom remains in critical condition.
BREAKING: Ondo SSG Tayo Oluwatuyi Dies After Prolonged With Health Battle
January 4, 2025Oluwatuyi died on Saturday a hospital in Ondo State
Nine Dead In Jigawa Farmers-Herders Clash, Police Confirm
January 4, 2025The clashes escalated after an initial dispute that claimed one life.
Trigger-Happy Policeman Alledgedly Kills Nursing Mother In Ado-Ekiti While Celebrating Colleague’s Promotion
January 3, 2025The incident occurred at Oke-Ila Police Station, where the officer, reportedly from another division, fired his...
Eight Injured In ‘Molue’ Bus Crash At Ahmadiyya, Lagos
January 3, 2025The accident occurred when the bus, with registration number KTU 801 XM, lost control after the...
Kwara Police Confirm Murder Of Retired Works Controller In Ilorin
January 3, 2025The assailants fled the scene before the family’s cries for help drew the attention of neighbors.
Catholic Priest Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Teen Dead Over Fireworks During New Year In Imo
January 2, 2025Owerri, Imo State- A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, has been arrested for allegedly shooting...
Kaduna Senator Lawal Adamu Usman Escapes Alleged Assassination Attempt
January 2, 2025The senator, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),
President Tinubu To Launch National Values Charter In Early 2025 To Strengthen Ethics, Unity
January 1, 2025This initiative aims to strengthen ethical standards and foster a sense of national identity among Nigerians.
Tinubu Urges Governors, Local Councils To Revolutionise Agriculture, Tax Reform Opportunities In 2025
January 1, 2025Tinubu also explained efforts to boost food production and local manufacturing of essential goods, including medical...
Nigeria Submits Extradition Requirements For Simon Ekpa To Finnish Government – Christopher Musa
January 1, 2025We’ve provided most of the required documentation to the Finnish Government, and I’m confident the right...
Court Grants 60-Day Detention Of Miyetti Allah President Bodejo, Six Others
December 31, 2024Justice Emeka Nwite issued the ruling after DIA counsel, I.O. Odom, presented an ex-parte motion requesting...
Military Declares Wanted Notorious Terrorist Commander Bello Turji ‘A Dead Man Walking’
December 31, 2024Turji, who recently issued threats to attack communities in Zamfara State unless his brother and other...
Over-Dependence On Oil Will Exacerbate Inequality, Poverty, Unemployment in Nigeria — Speaker Abbas
December 31, 2024To secure Nigeria’s economic future, we must decisively move beyond oil and develop sustainable pathways for...
One Dead, Another Injured As Vehicle In Benue Governor’s Convoy Crashes
December 30, 2024The incident occurred on a dusty road in Ihugh while Governor Alia, a native of the...
BREAKING: Warri Refinery Resumes 125,000-Barrel Daily Production, Says NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari
December 30, 2024We are taking you through our plant. This plant is running. It is not 100 percent....
Court Grants EFCC 90-Day Order To Freeze 24 Accounts Over Alleged Terrorism Financing
December 30, 2024The freeze order, which is valid for 90 days, is to remain in effect pending the...
Telecom Operators Warn Of Service Disruptions Amid Rising Costs
December 30, 2024Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, said the sector is "under siege" due to inflation, volatile exchange rates,...
CBN Misappropriated N2.7tn Interest On Ways, Means Facility – Auditor-General
December 30, 2024However, the Auditor-General's report alleges that the CBN retained N2.73 trillion in interest charges and used...
“Saraki Betrayed Me”: Ndume Opens Up On Senate Politics
December 29, 2024I was removed as Senate leader and later suspended for eight months without salary
DSS Operatives Neutralise Three Bandits, Recover AK-47 Rifles In Niger State
December 29, 2024The bandits were caught off-guard in a well-coordinated attack by the operatives
Kidnappers Kill Herdsman After Rescuing Wife
December 28, 2024Yunusa had earlier confronted the assailants when they abducted his wife, successfully rescuing her from their...
Odili Accuses Wike Of Trying To Privatise Rivers State, Credits Fubara For Resistance
December 28, 2024It’s not just me; my strength comes from every one of you. Your encouragement, efforts, and...
13 Burnt To Death, One Injured In Ondo Road Accident
December 28, 2024The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that the victims were burned beyond recognition following a...
Two Soldiers Killed, One Missing As Troops Neutralise IPOB/ESN Fighters In Imo
December 28, 2024The bodies of the fallen soldiers were recovered, and the troops launched a pursuit of the...
Governor Umar Namadi Loses 24-Year-Old Son In Road Accident
December 26, 2024The burial rite is taking place at this moment in Kafin Hausa town, in accordance with...
LPDC Rejects Afe Babalola’s Bid To Revoke Dele Farotimi’s License Over Defamation Allegations
December 24, 2024All aggrieved parties who find the publication ‘defamatory’ should ventilate their grievances through the regular courts.
Court Remands Ooni’s Ex-Queen, Oriyomi Hamzat, Others Over Ibadan Stampede
December 24, 2024The stampede occurred during a children’s funfair organized at the Islamic High School in Bashorun, leaving...
BREAKING: Activist Dele Farotimi Regains Freedom After Perfecting Bail Conditions, Departs For Lagos
December 24, 2024Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State— Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been released from custody...
Stampede: Food Banks, Hunger Exist Everywhere, Even In West, Says Tinubu
December 24, 2024To avoid such incidents, those who don't have enough to give shouldn't attempt to distribute or...
I Have No Regrets Removing Fuel Subsidy — Tinubu
December 24, 2024If we fail to act decisively now, we risk a financial disaster that will affect not...
BBYDI Equips Grassroots Ambassadors With Tools To Defend Civil Liberties
December 23, 2024The one-day workshop, held at Sinclair Hotel, Ilorin, focused on gender justice, digital rights, and addressing...
President Tinubu To Hold First Presidential Media Chat Tonight
December 23, 2024The Presidential Media Chat will mark the first formal engagement of this kind since President Tinubu...
Federal Government Arraigns Four Terrorism Suspects Linked To Notorious Zamfara Bandit Leader, Bello Turji
December 23, 2024The Federal Government had initially filed charges against eight defendants, including Turji, who remains at large.
