Ogun Govt Vows Justice for Worker Killed by Soldier
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Ogun State Government has pledged to ensure justice for Seyi Afolabi, a contract worker who was shot and killed during a demolition enforcement exercise. The incident occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Orile-Imo along the Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway. Afolabi was part of a team from the Ministry of […]
Protests Erupt in Kaduna Over El-Rufai’s Detention
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Youths in Kaduna on Wednesday took to the streets to protest the ongoing detention of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Demonstrators blocked major roads, carrying placards and demanding his immediate release from security custody. The protest follows El-Rufai’s arrest over allegations concerning his eight-year tenure as governor. Supporters labeled the […]
Delta Court Jails 55-Year-Old 60 Years for Rape
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa A Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe has sentenced 55-year-old Collins Ika to 60 years imprisonment for the rape of an 11-year-old girl. The convict was also ordered by Justice Joe Egwu to pay the victim ₦50 million in compensation for the trauma inflicted. The abuse occurred between […]
Edo Traditional Ruler Slain, Daughters Kidnapped
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Tragedy struck the Igieduma community in the Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State as gunmen attacked the residence of a local chief. The assailants shot and killed the traditional leader during the violent invasion of his home. After killing the chief, the gunmen forcefully abducted his two daughters, […]
Walk the Talk on Renewed Hope Agenda, Atoyebi Challenges Governors
The convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), Honourable Bamidele Atoyebi, has called on state governors across Nigeria to translate their public endorsements of the Federal Government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda into measurable development outcomes at the grassroots level. Atoyebi said while governors and political stakeholders have openly applauded President Bola Tinubu’s reform-driven vision […]
Danze, Ikwa Speak on PDP Victory, Promise Transparent Governance in Gwagwalada
By Momodu Favour The former Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Hon. Adamu Mustapha Danze (popularly known as Obama), has dismissed claims that the recent victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the council election was a protest vote. Speaking in an interview with our reporter following the conclusion of the area council elections, […]
If I’m Your Father Where’s my Honour, if I’m your Master Where’s my Fear?
By Bamidele Atoyebi In recent high-level political gatherings, the air has been thick with commendations for the central government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. Governors and stakeholders have converged to laud the President’s vision, framing themselves as ambassadors of a new Nigerian dawn. However, as the applause echoes in the capital, a poignant question arises from […]
Environmental DNA and the Question of Trust in Mine Rehabilitation
The mining industry has never struggled to promise rehabilitation. The harder task has always been proving it. Now, Anglo American says it is turning to environmental DNA — known as eDNA — to independently measure ecological recovery at its rehabilitated coal mine sites in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. If applied rigorously and transparently, the technology […]