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Baruwa

Baruwa storms NURTW Secretariat, sacks MC Oluomo as President

Baruwa insisted that the action was peaceful and in line with the law, stressing that the move was not a…
Osun Grove

Ooni’s Palace clarifies Olori’s Osun Grove visit, denies conflict narratives

The House of Oduduwa has dismissed reports linking Queen Ashley Afolasade Ojaja Ogunwusi’s visit to the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove with…
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of detained and embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is dead.

ICPC to arraign El-Rufa’i over fraud, abuse of office charges

He added that the Commission had also filed a separate charge before a Kaduna State High Court against El-Rufa’i and…
Manager

Female manager, electrician jailed for stealing employer’s ₦1m

An Igbosere Magistrate’s Court on Lagos Island has convicted and sentenced a sales manager, Tracy Benibile, to two years and…
Nigerian

EFCC service failure stalls ₦152m Lagos Luxury property dispute

Proceedings in a ₦152 million property dispute before a Lagos High Court in Osborne, Ikoyi, were on Monday adjourned until…
Police

Police foil kidnap plot in Delta, rescue victims after gun battle

Police said officers were immediately deployed to the area, leading to the arrest of Blessing. A locally made Beretta pistol…

War Insight: Generals safe, soldiers vulnerable – US

Cooper stressed that he has been closely monitoring developments over the past week and finds the situation concerning
Niger Bridge

Bandits bomb key bridge in Niger

A commercial driver, Ahmed Yusuf, confirmed that the road had been completely cut off on Monday morning. “No car could…
Terrorists

Terrorists bomb Niger Bridge, kill eight, cut off communities

The destroyed bridge is considered a critical link for rural trade and mobility, particularly for access to the Babana border…
Police

‘I killed my mother for refusing to bathe me’, 20-year-old Damian Oforbuike confesses

The tragic incident happened in Ohatekwe Ukawu, in Onicha Local Government Area, where the suspect reportedly attacked his mother, Onyemaechi,…
Delta First Lady, Tobore Oborevwori, others receive 16-year-old autistic cyclist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, in Asaba, the state capital

Delta First Lady honours autistic teen cyclist on awareness ride

Oborevwori commended his parents for dedication and belief in his abilities, expressing optimism for future milestones, including a possible Guinness…
Police

Police recover meth, firearms in separate Akwa Ibom raids

The police spokesperson said the command remained committed to eradicating criminal elements, intensifying action against illegal firearms and substance abuse
Gunmen

Gunmen invade Kwara Church, abduct worshippers during Sunday Service

She condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly act, and called on security agencies and community groups to intensify…
NLC

NLC rejects N6trn bailout, demands urgent Power Sector overhaul

Ajaero maintained that a unified energy structure would allow for better planning, prioritise domestic electricity needs and support broader national…
Ondo

Police arrest 21 year-old man for raping, killing elderly woman

He revealed that the suspect confessed to the allegations, stating that he strangled the victim to death after forcing himself…
Obi

Obi blasts FG over terrorists forcing Sokoto residents to flee ancestral homes

Obi described as “heartbreaking and unacceptable” claims that non-state actors now wield authority over citizens in certain areas, dictating where…
electrocuted

Tragedy as toddler, 2 others electrocuted

One of the victims, a two-year-old boy, was reportedly electrocuted after touching a phone charger plugged into a socket when…
Kano

Police launch rescue operation after Kano official kidnapped

He said the victim was abducted at his residence in Durya village of Kibiya Local Government Area and all hands…
Ozoro

Not Culture but Crime”: Federation urges full Prosecution, sanctions for traditional leaders

“It was gender-based violence in its most brazen form, inflicted on women who had every right to be safe in…
Ugo Edward-Dibiana Down Syndrome Foundation commemorates International Down Syndrome Day with call for greater societal inclusivity

International Down Syndrome Day: Foundation seeks greater inclusion, condemns prejudices

The International Down Syndrome Day is observed annually on March 21, with the aim of advocating for a more inclusive…
Igbinedion students

Dismissed Igbinedion students face prosecution over bullying incident

Ikoedem said the girls subsequently attacked the student after school hours. In the course of the assault, a woman who…
Explosion

Massive explosion rocks Calabar Petrol Station, injures residents, destroys property

Eyewitnesses said several victims sustained varying degrees of injuries. While some were treated at nearby patent medicine stores, others were…
Explosion

One dead, two injured as tanker explosion rocks Lagos

Oke-Osanyintolu explained that emergency responders, including LASEMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and LASAMBUS, acted swiftly to contain…
NRC

Sallah rush: NRC schedules three extra Lagos–Ibadan train trips Monday

Unyimadu stated that the additional trips are designed to ease movement for commuters returning to their destinations and to provide…
FirstBank

How FirstBank is quietly Rewriting Nigeria’s Homeownership Story

The facility is open to salary account holders, business owners and even diaspora customers looking to invest back home.
Delta PRO and Rinu

‘My words turn you on,’ Police PRO under fire for ‘sexualised’ reply to influencer

Rinu had criticized the police for being slow to act, stating, “You are still waiting to assure instead of already…
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed how the commission stopped a contractor executing power project from installing sub-standard transmission lines in 2024.

Nigeria will be corruption-free – Olukoyede

“The best of us is what is good for the best of our nation. We will together make Nigeria better…
Delta State Police Command

‘No tradition is above human rights’- Delta Police react to Ozoro assault videos

“This is alarming, disgusting and embarrassing. The CP has ordered an investigation into the incident. The command condemns this in…
Enugu

Police nab three, recover gun, ammunition in Enugu operations

“Efforts are ongoing to detain the fleeing suspect and other accomplices, while suspects will be arraigned upon conclusion of investigations,”…
Three police officers killed in Taraba bandit attack

Three police officers killed in Taraba bandit attack

The deceased officers, identified as Corporal Raphael Danjuma, Police Constable Ebenezer Daniel, and Police Constable Samuel Bawa, were said to…