The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the rise of a new terrorist group, known as ‘Lukarawas,’ which is worsening security challenges in northwestern Nigeria. This revelation was made by Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, during a press briefing on military activities held in Abuja on Thursday. Maj.-Gen. Buba stated that the group emerged […]
A human rights organization, Amnesty International, has condemned the treason charges against minors protesting hunger under President Tinubu’s administration. According to Amnesty, “The 114 protesters arraigned today at the Federal High Court in Abuja have committed no crimes and do not deserve the horrific treatment they’ve endured since their arrest. Most of the 76 protesters […]
The price of fuel from Dangote Refinery was greater than the price of the product from other suppliers as of last week, according to a statement released on Friday by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, or IPMAN. In addition to saying that members must feel sorry for Nigerians, IPMAN advised them to move […]
Residence Escaped Dead as Building Collapses in Ibadan In a devastating incident, a building in Ibadan collapsed, but fortunately, all occupants of the residence managed to escape unharmed. The incident highlights the urgent need for stricter building standards and regular inspections to ensure the safety of structures. Immediate measures must be taken to prevent such […]
Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, has urged the judiciary to refrain from burning Rivers State by issuing contradictory verdicts on the state. Following a ruling on Wednesday by a Federal High Court in Abuja that directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop all payments to the state, the PDP’s presidential candidate in […]
On Thursday morning, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum acknowledged the dire economic situation facing the nation and expressed sympathy for Nigerians, while also expressing hope that President Bola Tinubu’s reforms would soon have a good impact. Following the NGF meeting in Abuja, Senator Hope Uzodinma, the governor of Imo State and chairman of the Progressives Governors’ […]
Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a dedicated female resident medical doctor at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, has finally been released after enduring a harrowing ten months in captivity. She was kidnapped by bandits in December 2023, an event that sent shockwaves through the medical community and beyond. Dr. Popoola serves as a Registrar in […]
Cameroon’s Yaoundé Two people have been taken into custody by Nigerian police on suspicion of being involved in the abduction of Father Thomas Oyode, the rector of Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School in Auchi Diocese, which is situated in Edo State in the nation’s troubled central-southern region. According to Edo State Police Commissioner Umoru Ozigi, […]
The Inspector-General of Police’s office filed the case, and His Worship Abubakar Umar Sai’id is the presiding judge. The Chief Magistrate Court in Kuje, Abuja, granted N500,000 bail to Abia State Representative Alex Ikwechegh after he was captured on camera attacking Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya. Ikwechegh was charged with three counts during Wednesday’s court appearance, […]
On Wednesday, the Edo State Special Taskforce on Anti-Cultism announced that certain individuals had been taken into custody in connection with the state’s recent violent altercation between members of the Vikings and Eiye fraternities. Chris Nehikhare, the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, said this during a press conference in Benin City on Wednesday. However, […]
According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), four people have been taken into custody for allegedly breaking into an Abuja bank’s system. On October 29, 2024, the EFCC made this information public on its X page. The accused were named by the Commission as Daminan Ali, Mohammed Bello Mahmud (the managing director of […]
Tinubu orders the North’s power to be restored quickly during the blackout. Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, and other pertinent agencies were instructed by President Bola Tinubu on Monday to expedite efforts to restore energy to all of the Northern states that were impacted. Additionally, he issued a warning that intentional destruction and sabotage […]
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu responded to widespread calls for change by making significant adjustments to his cabinet. In this major reshuffle, five ministers were removed from office, ten were reassigned to different ministries, and seven new ministers were appointed. These fresh appointees are pending Senate confirmation. Here is a rundown of the new ministers […]

