Author: Paul Dada
Cult war erupts in Edo, leader killed during bloody overthrow
“The attackers may have intended to remove the leader without bloodshed, but once gunshots are fired, anything can happen,” the…
Police nab 28-year-old suspect, recover imitation gun in Enugu
“The arrest followed a prompt response to a distress call by operatives attached to the Independence Layout Police Division.
FCT High Court declares end-of-year vacation for judges
According to the memo, this is pursuant to the provisions of Order 48 Rule 4(c) of the extant Rules of…
Festive Season Clampdown: NDLEA intercepts 457kg cannabis in Edo
Recovered from the premises were 15 bags of cannabis sativa with a combined weight of 457 kilogrammes, as well as…
“How Tinubu will cause petrol prices to crash further”
“Dangote has reduced the price of petrol to N669 per litre, and it will continue to go down to a…
Taraba sets pace as first state to pass 2026 Appropriation Bill
He disclosed that Taraba had set a national pace by becoming the first state to approve its 2026 budget, a…
Aircraft incident in Kano under NSIB investigation
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a probe into an aviation incident involving a Hawker 800XP jet at…
Kwara debunks claims of army arresting bandits in Ifelodun
“The Nigerian Army did not arrest any armed bandits in any part of Ifelodun. No security agency ever reported such…
Woman dies following alleged assault by husband in Imo
The suspect has since been transferred to the Imo State Police Command headquarters for further investigation and prosecution.
Presidency slams opposition, dismisses claims of threat to democracy
Onanuga said politicians defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had done so voluntarily, stressing that the Constitution guarantees…
Sanwo-Olu turns chef at Lagos Food Festival
Governor Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has empowered a lot of entrepreneurs…
Accord Party disowns factional primary, reaffirms Adeleke as Osun candidate
He said that Adeleke remained the sole and legally recognised governorship candidate of the Accord in Osun, noting that “no…
Outrage in Edo over alleged organ harvesting at Benin mortuary
It was gathered that the yet-to-be-identified suspect was taken into custody after relatives of the deceased observed that some vital…
Police affairs ministry ditches paperwork for digital operations
“The world we live in is driven by information technology and speed. Technology only delivers its full value when fully…
Kano sets up special task force to secure motor parks
He explained that the newly constituted task force would carry out round-the-clock surveillance, intelligence-led monitoring and joint security operations at…
Rising defections show Tinubu on right path – Aide
He dismissed a newly formed opposition coalition, pointing out that no sitting governor had joined it.
PDP leadership meets Obasanjo, vows political comeback
“I can assure you that PDP is ready and, as a mark of our readiness, we are taking over Ekiti…
Osun 2026: Oyebamiji clinches APC governorship ticket
Oyebamiji was announced as the APC candidate after seven other aspirants adopted him as a consensus candidate during the party’s…
PDP slams Okpebholo over Radisson Hotel controversy
“We saw the embarrassing misadventure against Presco Plc, from which the government retreated only after public outrage and investor backlash.…
NEMA places response teams on alert, urges public caution
NEMA, which coordinates disaster management and emergency response across the country, works with federal, state and local authorities to reduce…
Army injects fresh strength, deploys 3,439 recruits
According to him, the fresh intake will significantly enhance the Army’s operational strength as it responds to evolving internal and…
NIMASA dismisses reports linking Nigeria to crude theft vessel
“Records indicate that the vessel was formerly owned by Triton Navigation Corp and has undergone multiple name changes over time,…
Troops repel ISWAP assault on military base
“Recovered items included AK-47 rifles, magazines and ammunition, PKT rounds, hand grenades, motorcycles, communication devices, combat gear, medical supplies, and…
NGX posts strong week as investors gain N1.54tn
Meanwhile, a total turnover of 4.373 billion shares worth N97.783 billion in 110,736 deals was traded this week by investors…
I won’t join politics, even if you give me $1bn – Oyedepo
Reflecting on past warnings, the cleric said, “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?”
‘A life of dialogue and dignity’ – Tinubu honours Ambassador Sokoya
In a statement, the President said that while Nigerians mourn the passing of Ambassador Sokoya, they should also celebrate his…
Wike is a shining star in my government – Tinubu
"I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another…
Petrol now N699 as Dangote continues aggressive price cuts
Updated figures on Petroleumprice.ng on Friday confirmed the new rate, reflecting a N129 drop and signalling a 15.5 per cent…
No tax ID, big problem with your bank account in 2026 – FG
He warned that “any taxable entity without a tax ID may have difficulty running their bank account in the near…
Judge rules EFCC violated rights of gold dealer, orders public apology
Court documents show that although both parties initially reconciled an overpayment of ₦26 million, an independent audit allegedly revealed an…