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By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Human Rights Writers Association, HURIWA, has urged the DSS to arrest or invite Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Igboho for questioning. This follows recent public statements seen as a threat to national peace and political stability. The group’s demand stems from a viral video where Igboho allegedly warned opposition […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Commissioner of Police, Hayyatu Shafa officially assumed duty as the Sokoto State Commissioner of Police on March 30, 2026 and pledged to prioritize the fight against banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism to restore peace. Shafa emphasized that his primary mission is to uphold law and order while protecting the lives and […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Armed attackers killed at least 30 villagers last Thursday in a series of raids on isolated communities in Niger’s Tahoua region, near the border with Nigeria. The assault took place in the mountainous Birni N’Koni department. The governor of Tahoua, Colonel Souleymane Amadou Moussa, confirmed the death toll on […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has proposed a N1.489 trillion revenue target for 2026, marking a N21 billion increase over the 2025 benchmark. During a Senate budget defense, Managing Director Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho revealed the agency already exceeded expectations, with 2025 collections reaching N1.97 trillion. The 2026 budget allocates […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa ‎ ‎The Federal Government has disbursed ₦688 billion to 9.2 million households over two years under the HOPE-CT programme, announced Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Bernard Doro, as a key intervention to cushion economic reforms. ‎ ‎Each eligible household receives ₦75,000 in three tranches of ₦25,000. Over 9.17 million have received the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has officially launched a free transport scheme to assist residents during the Easter festivities. This initiative, tagged the “Season of Sweetness,” is a direct response to the rising costs of transportation caused by high fuel prices. The program was flagged off on […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has denounced the violent attack on residents of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area, describing the incident as both senseless and deeply troubling. The assault, which reportedly took place on Sunday night, resulted in multiple fatalities and left several others injured, throwing the community […]
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday accepted a compact disc containing video recordings of statements made by defendants facing trial over alleged killings in Benue State. The prosecution counsel, Mariam Okorie, presented the disc before the court, noting that all defendants had already been served with the material. With no objection from […]
The United States has resumed operations at its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, ending a seven-year closure and marking a renewed phase in diplomatic relations between both countries. In a statement released on Monday, the US State Department described the reopening as the beginning of a new chapter in its diplomatic presence. It noted that restoring […]
The newly appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Olundare Moshood Jimoh, officially assumed duty on Monday, declaring a firm stance against corruption, human rights violations and unprofessional behaviour within the force. Zone 2 Command oversees police operations in Lagos and Ogun states. Speaking during his inaugural address, Jimoh stressed […]
