Fresh violence in Benue’s Guma Local Government Area has led to the detention of three armed men suspected of involvement in the recent spate of attacks that have left dozens dead and communities displaced. The arrests were confirmed by the Nigerian Army’s 82 Division, which said the suspects were taken into custody during a coordinated […]
The Director‑General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala, has publicly disavowed a widely circulated social‑media post that purported to quote her attacking President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s insecurity. The fabricated message, which appeared on platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, claimed she had accused Nigerian leaders of “talking more than taking action” against banditry […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday swooped on a warehouse in the Apata neighbourhood of Jos, Plateau State, arresting two individuals for allegedly re‑validating and altering the expiry dates of food and drug products. The operation, led by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, uncovered a stash of […]
Prominent Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has once again defended bandits terrorizing northern Nigeria, stating they were motivated by a desire for revenge rather than sheer criminal intent. In an interview on Trust TV, Gumi emphasized that while the killings carried out by these groups are “wrong and obnoxious,” they are largely reacting to […]
At least three people died and several others injured on Saturday after a multi-vehicle crash occurred at Powerline Junction inward Aleje, in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the collision involved a tipper truck, three tricycles, a Toyota Corolla, and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) […]
The Labour Party (LP) suffered a setback on Saturday as it lost in the polling unit of its national leader and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the ongoing Anambra governorship election. At Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 11, Anaocha Local Government Area, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, secured 73 votes, defeating […]
The Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS), Ilorin, has engaged local vigilante groups to take over campus security duties from its former night guards, in a renewed effort to safeguard school property and curb theft. The Acting Provost, Dr Saad Hadi, said the management decided to deploy vigilantes as part of […]
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a 24-man roster for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff campaign. The lineup features key players including captain William Troost-Ekong, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey also made the list, alongside experienced midfielder Alex Iwobi. Other notable inclusions […]
Renowned American geneticist and Nobel laureate, James D. Watson, one of the scientists credited with discovering the structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97. Watson’s groundbreaking work, carried out in 1953 alongside British researcher Francis Crick, unveiled the double-helix structure of DNA, marking a defining moment in 20th-century science. Their discovery revolutionized […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the ongoing 2025 Anambra governorship election, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has raised concerns over alleged vote buying and harassment of his party’s agents across the state. Ukachukwu, who cast his vote at Osumenyi Ward 2, Polling Unit 012, described the situation as a major setback for Nigeria’s democratic progress. “If […]
