The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has stepped down as chairman of the technical committee responsible for advancing discussions on the creation of the proposed Anioma State, citing fundamental disagreements over the delineation of the new state. His decision was announced on Friday in a statement issued by his personal secretary, Jude Mgbeze. […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have intensified operations against oil theft across the Niger Delta, deactivating seven illegal refining sites and recovering more than 109,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in coordinated raids carried out between November 10 and 23, 2025. The operations, conducted in collaboration with other security agencies, led to […]
Senator Sandy Ojang Onor has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that purportedly shows him involved in a fight, confirming that the footage is AI-generated and not real. In a statement, Senator Onor said, “I had already left the PDP Secretariat before the fight. All the videos you are seeing about me […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a major legal victory in a long-standing dispute over a 1981 civil works contract at the Ajaokuta Iron and Steel Complex. The contract, originally awarded to a joint venture between Fougerolle Nigeria Ltd and the French company Fougourolle SA, predates the creation of Kogi State, when the […]
Residents of Anambra State, particularly in Onitsha and Nnewi, continued to observe the weekly Monday sit-at-home protest, even after the conviction and imprisonment of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Business activities, schools, banks, hospitals, and government offices remained largely closed, while major roads were deserted, reflecting both anger and solidarity […]
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has “surrendered” to terrorists amid nationwide school closures. In a statement, APC spokesman Seye Oladejo said the Tinubu administration is addressing security lapses and destruction left behind by the PDP […]
US President, Donald Trump has announced his intention to designate the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) as a foreign terrorist organization. Speaking to online publication Just the News on Sunday, Trump said the action “will be done in the strongest and most powerful terms” and added that final documents are being prepared. The announcement follows a […]
The Ondo State Government has reaffirmed its collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other international development partners to tackle growing concerns over food insecurity and malnutrition across the state. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Laolu Akindolire, made this known on Monday in Akure during events marking the 2026 National […]
A man claiming to be a terrorist commander has issued fresh threats against Nigeria’s top political and military leaders, declaring that his group intends to abduct military officers, state governors, and even President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the coming days. The militant, whose identity remains unconfirmed, made the declaration in a video obtained by […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that he will visit the Ologuneru area on Wednesday as part of his ongoing inspection of key road projects across the state, including the newly constructed Circular Road. Makinde made the comment while addressing residents during a recent project tour. In a light-hearted remark that drew applause, […]
