Amnesty International Nigeria has formally called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive and urgent action regarding the disappearance of Nigerian university lecturer and social media commentator, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, who vanished under mysterious circumstances in Kaduna State six years ago. The global human rights organization expressed deep concern over the […]
The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 24 suspected criminals in a string of coordinated operations aimed at dismantling major criminal hideouts in Minna, the state capital. This was revealed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who noted that the strategic operation was supervised by Commissioner of Police […]
In Kano State, a group of distressed women and young girls staged a public protest in the Kofar Mata axis, a region notoriously plagued by violent thuggery and frequent killings. The demonstration was a response to the ongoing bloodshed that has robbed many of their loved ones. On Saturday, the demonstrators—comprising mothers, sisters, and daughters—marched […]
In a strategic security move under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Nigerian military troops have neutralized a suspected bandit during a raid in the Mararaba Gbagi community of Benue State. This targeted clearance operation took place on Tuesday, July 30, 2025, following actionable intelligence reports pointing to the presence of criminal armed elements operating within the […]
A petroleum tanker transporting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, was involved in another road accident within Oyo State, intensifying concerns over tanker safety in the region. According to verified information obtained by LMSINT MEDIA, the accident took place on Tuesday near the AIB Filling Station, situated in the Eleyele area of […]
A sorrowful tragedy unfolded in Zangon Maje community, located in Taura Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa State, where a boat transporting 17 individuals—majorly young girls—overturned in the middle of a river, leading to multiple casualties and an ongoing search and rescue effort. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the […]
…Disputes Intensify on Tariff Subsidy and Regulation Autonomy The recent shift by several Nigerian state governments to assert authority over electricity market regulation in line with the amended Electricity Act 2024 has escalated tensions across the nation’s power industry, Business Hallmark has learned. The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), along with other state-based regulatory […]
The current Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has publicly confirmed that the Commission is actively investigating 18 sitting governors across various states of Nigeria for financial-related misconduct. However, he emphasized a significant legal limitation: while investigations are ongoing, no legal prosecution can take place until the respective governors […]
A partial collapse occurred at Pentagon Lodge, a private three-storey residential building that accommodates students from the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI) in Ebonyi State, on Friday afternoon. The affected structure had reportedly exhibited visible cracks before it gave way, a situation that had already caused some residents—mainly university students—to evacuate the premises […]
A Federal High Court in Kaduna has sentenced eight young men to prison over their involvement in internet fraud and financial crime, in a major legal crackdown spearheaded by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Presiding over the matter was Justice R.M. Aikawa, who issued the verdict after the Kaduna Zonal Command of the […]
A Nigerian driver, identified by the first name Kingsley, has been declared missing and is presumed drowned after being dragged under by intense sea waves at Tarkwa-Bay Beach, situated in Lagos State. The unfortunate incident took place on Sunday afternoon when Kingsley was accompanying two Indian expatriates, reportedly working with Dangote Group at the Lekki […]
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, encountered a minor road mishap along the Daura-Katsina highway on Sunday, while he was on official duty. The incident was officially confirmed by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, through a press statement. He clarified that despite the unfortunate occurrence, the Governor did not […]
Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, alongside several activists, has pledged to lead a mass protest in Abuja today. The purpose of this protest is to push for enhanced welfare packages for the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). At the same time, the Nigerian Union of […]

