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 […]
Eighteen days after civic monitors warned that illegal gold mining had expanded from remote forested areas into residential neighbourhoods of Osogbo, no new enforcement actions have been publicly reported, raising fresh questions about surveillance failures, institutional responsibility, and the protection of communities and cultural heritage along the Osun River corridor. On February 6, civic […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Governor Babagana Zulum visited the NCAA in Abuja to finalize international certification for Maiduguri’s Muhammadu Buhari Airport. The meeting focused on clearing technical hurdles to secure an official aerodrome license for global flight operations. The Governor believes upgrading the airport will spark economic growth and improve connectivity across the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Russia has initiated a criminal investigation into Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, accusing him of abetting terrorist activities. State media reports claim the messaging app has become a primary tool for NATO and Ukrainian intelligence services to coordinate attacks within Russian borders. The Russian FSB security service alleges that Telegram was […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Taraba State Government has officially backed the Department of State Services (DSS) following the arrest of Reverend Bazel Yoila. Officials dismissed claims that the arrest was unjustified, describing it as a proactive measure to maintain public peace and order. The Commissioner for Information, Zainab Usman Jalingo, issued a […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Federal Government has launched a nationwide initiative to distribute 50,000 waterproof fibre mattresses to correctional centres. This move is part of a broader reform strategy to improve inmate welfare and ensure facilities align with global best practices for humane treatment. Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo flagged off the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Delta State Police Command have successfully raided a criminal hideout at Adheje community along the Warri-Sapele Road. The operation, led by the Command’s Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), targeted a notorious gang responsible for terrorizing commuters and residents in the area. This breakthrough followed the interrogation of a 25-year-old […]
