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The gruesome killing of His Royal Highness, Eze Barrister Paulinus Ekwueme, the Ochia I of Ochia Kingdom, along with five others in Imo State, has led to a sweeping intelligence-led investigation by the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), culminating in the arrest of a principal suspect and the exposure of a larger […]
A fresh political storm erupted in Abuja on Friday as a pro-Tinubu group held a counter-protest accusing Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of concealing the whereabouts of over 40 abducted children and teachers to advance his presidential ambitions. The protesters, who gathered in the nation’s capital carrying placards with messages such as “Allow President […]
Protests over rising insecurity entered their fourth consecutive day in Abuja on Saturday, with large crowds gathering at the Karu Bridge area to renew demands for urgent government action against the wave of killings and kidnappings sweeping across Nigeria. Demonstrators chanted slogans calling for the ruling party to step down and for the safe […]
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has stated that only divine intervention can ultimately bring an end to Nigeria’s lingering security challenges, even as he called on citizens to continue supporting the efforts of government and security agencies. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, the minister acknowledged that insecurity remains […]
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unshakeable determination to tackle criminal elements, declaring that no part of the state will be surrendered to bandits, kidnappers, or syndicates threatening the safety of residents. The Governor made the declaration at the Government House in Lokoja during an official inspection of newly procured […]
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia’s Special Assistant on Youths and Media Mobilization, Atu Terver Joseph, has resigned from his position with immediate effect, citing personal reasons and later alleging severe delayed salary payments during his tenure. In a resignation letter addressed to the Secretary to the Benue State Government, Atu expressed appreciation to […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has made a startling political allegation, claiming that President Bola Tinubu personally directed a former political chieftain to facilitate his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the governor, his move into the ruling party was ultimately sabotaged by two prominent APC leaders in the state. […]
The International Labour Organization has issued a final ultimatum to the Nigerian government, demanding concrete action on workers’ rights concerns by September 2026. The decision, announced at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, follows formal complaints lodged by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress over alleged systematic suppression of trade […]
In a dramatic shift for West Africa’s energy sector, Nigeria’s massive Dangote Refinery is aggressively ramping up purchases of the country’s own crude oil, breathing new life into a regional market that had been struggling with waning demand, according to a Bloomberg report. The 650,000-barrel-per-day facility, the largest in Africa, has rapidly transformed from […]
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has warned that a weak and compliant legislature poses one of the greatest threats to the survival of democracy in Nigeria, insisting that institutions of government must remain strong and independent if the country’s democratic gains are to endure. Saraki made the remarks while delivering a keynote address […]
