By Rachel Akper The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has demolished illegal structures built along its transmission corridor in Edo State in a bid to protect critical electricity infrastructure and ensure public safety. The exercise was carried out on the Ihovbor–Ajaokuta 330kV transmission line in Ihovbor community, Edo State. TCN officials said the […]
Iran’s foreign ministry on Wednesday dismissed claims by U.S. President, Donald Trump that Tehran is developing missiles capable of striking the United States, describing the allegations as deliberate falsehoods aimed at escalating tensions between the two countries. Responding via X, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said: “Whatever they’re alleging regarding Iran’s nuclear programme, Iran’s […]
By Rachel Akper A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Shehu Bawa ABG, has distributed over 10,000 bags of rice and other grains to vulnerable residents across Kaduna State as part of efforts to ease the impact of economic hardship during the Ramadan and Lent fasting seasons. The food distribution exercise, which […]
By Rachel Akper The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered 197 sachets of suspected tramadol during an intelligence-driven border patrol operation in Fufore Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were reportedly intercepted by operatives of the Border Patrol Unit while on routine surveillance along a suspected cross-border trafficking route. […]
By Rachel Akper Former presidential candidate Kingsley Moghalu has said quitting active partisan politics in Nigeria was one of the best decisions of his life. Moghalu made the statement recently in a public reflection shared on social media, where he reviewed his political journey following his participation in the 2019 presidential election. He did […]
By Rachel Akper Ondo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected kidnappers and recovered ransom money as well as operational motorcycles used for abductions in parts of the state. The suspects were arrested on Monday, February 23, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation along the Ondo Road axis in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday declined to entertain a bail application filed on behalf of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ruling that the request was premature as the defendant had not yet been arraigned. Justice J.O. Abdumalik fixed April 23, 2026, for further proceedings in the matter. The ruling followed submissions […]
By Rachel Akper Six persons, including a pregnant woman and five final-year nursing students, have lost their lives in a fatal auto crash along the Ilorin Ogbomoso highway. The accident occurred in the Ote area of Kwara State, along the busy expressway linking Ilorin and Ogbomoso. Eyewitnesses said the crash happened at the […]
