Author: Paul Dada
Police foil kidnap attempt as gunmen lay siege to FCT community
The gunmen reportedly opened fire as soon as they spotted the approaching officers, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire. Two…
Sanwo-Olu set to inaugurate 233 housing units
Akinderu-Fatai said that the ministry remained committed to providing affordable and quality homes in line with Sanwo-Olu’s promise to complete…
Breaking: ‘You don’t know the law, God punish you’: Nnamdi Kanu yells at judge, others
All efforts to make him calm down by the judge and security operatives, failed.
Judge delivers verdict in Kanu’s case live on air
Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after Kanu’s defence was foreclosed following his insistence that he would not enter his…
Jonathan a simple, humble leader – Tinubu
President Tinubu believes Dr Jonathan's statesmanship has continued to inspire many leaders, even as he takes up challenging international diplomatic…
Nigeria’s top security chiefs hold high-level talks with US congressman Riley Moore
He said American lawmakers will be watching closely to see whether Nigeria accepts offers of cooperation and moves decisively to…
‘Difficult days behind us’: Zulum confident of lasting peace in Borno
“Borno has suffered unimaginable hardship, but the most difficult phase of this conflict is behind us,” Zulum said.
LG administrators demand full autonomy
He noted that local governments were being strangulated by state governments, which was why they needed financial autonomy.
APC seeks to face US Congress over Nigeria’s religious persecution label
Balofin commended Congressman Smith’s longstanding commitment to global human rights and appealed for APC USA to be allowed to add…
Judgement day comes for Nnamdi Kanu
Kanu has also asked the court to expunge his earlier ‘not guilty’ plea, as he claims it was entered under…
‘Big gains, bigger threats’: Nigeria calls for united front against tobacco industry
Despite this progress, he acknowledged ongoing challenges, including tobacco industry interference and the rise of new nicotine products
What Nigeria has lost in Dan Agbese – Tinubu
President Tinubu describes Agbese's death as painful and a profound loss to Nigeria's media industry and the country as a…
Police rescue fake soldier from jungle justice
She explained that the command’s Cyber Centre had picked up an emergency alert indicating that a mob had cornered a…
How they buy the judges and break the country
Above all, we must restore dignity to the bench. A judge without integrity is more dangerous than an armed robber…
Suspected cultist nabbed as police crack down on gang activity
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Sulaiman Laja, was arrested by officers who had reportedly been monitoring his movements. Police spokesperson,…
PDP condemns Kebbi school abductions
The spokesman said apart from the Kebbi school incident, other abductions had taken place in Nasarawa, Plateau, Kano and Katsina…
Stop naming and shaming Nigeria – Envoy
He said the unchecked flow of these weapons has exacerbated conflicts, prolonged insurgencies and intensified the activities of terrorist and…
Mass deactivation shrinks Nigeria’s active lines to 164.9m
The NCC reported that active voice subscriptions plunged from 224.7 million in 2023 to 164.9 million by the end of…
INEC sends serious message to parties in Osun
The REC appealed to all registered political parties in the state to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Electoral…
PDP queries Okpebholo over $250m investment
Let us leave insults behind and show Edo people that leaders can disagree with honour, yet still place the progress…
Fleeing suspected drug barons abandon cannabis laden vehicle
It added that no suspects were apprehended during the operation, as the individuals responsible deserted the vehicles and made a…
NSCDC arrests 15, seizes eight trucks in Edo illegal mining bust
He said the trucks’ drivers and assistants reportedly failed to present valid authorisation documents, leading to the arrest of nine…
African coalition slams COP30 forest fund
“Instead of empowering African nations, the Facility risks tightening financial dependence and eroding local sovereignty over forest resources,” the Africa…
Diabetes care in Nigeria: Gaps and way forward
The experts agreed that combating diabetes required a multifaceted approach, education, local drug production, lifestyle change, and strict regulatory enforcement.
Political tsunami hits Taraba as assembly speaker, others dump PDP for APC
With the latest defections, the entire 24-member assembly now sits under the banner of the APC.
Newswatch co-founder Dan Agbese is dead
Agbese was a towering figure in the nation’s media landscape, decades after he first stepped into the newsroom. He was …
Tinubu pledges sweeping reforms to strengthen Nigerian judiciary
Tinubu called on judicial officers to strengthen discipline within their ranks and ensure transparency in handling misconduct. He said only…
Huge Cannabis Seizure: Court sends Oyo man to prison
Ige added that NDLEA operatives received intelligence reports from informants that Salako was in possession of a huge quantity of…
FCTA Lands director faces fresh heat in court
It sought two reliefs, including an order of mandamus compelling the 1st and 2nd defendants to investigate and prosecute the…
Tinubu reacts to Super Eagles’ painful loss to Congo
"We must now plug all the loopholes. Our football administrators, players, and indeed all stakeholders must go back to the…