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Communities Behind 80% of Banditry in the State, Alleges Katsina Govt
The Katsina State Government has raised the alarm over the deep involvement of local communities in the banditry crisis that has plagued the state for years, revealing that up to 80 percent of insecurity in the region is driven by internal collaborators and informants. Speaking during a state security briefing, the Commissioner for Internal […]
High Court Sentences Killer of Kwara Final-Year Student to Death by Hanging
Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello, a self-proclaimed Islamic cleric, to death by hanging for the brutal murder and dismemberment of 24-year-old Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education. The judgment was delivered by Justice Hannah Olushola Ajayi, who described the crime as […]
Naira Appreciates to ₦1,560 per Dollar in Parallel Market Amid Renewed Forex Inflows
The Nigerian naira has recorded a modest gain in the parallel market, appreciating to ₦1,560 per US dollar, up from the previous rate of ₦1,565. The strengthening of the currency comes amid improved dollar liquidity and a gradual reduction in foreign exchange demand pressures, especially from importers and informal traders. Currency traders in major markets […]
Niger State Drags FG to Supreme Court Over Exclusion from 13% Derivation Fund
The Niger State Government has filed a suit at the Supreme Court against the Federal Government of Nigeria, challenging its exclusion from the 13% derivation fund despite hosting four major hydroelectric dams that contribute significantly to national electricity production. In the suit, the state names the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice as […]
My Relationship with Atiku Won’t Stop Me from Criticising Him, Says Dino Melaye
Former senator and 2023 Kogi State governorship candidate, Dino Melaye, has stated that his close personal ties with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will not deter him from speaking truth to power or voicing his criticisms when necessary. Melaye made this known in response to questions about his loyalty and political alignment with Atiku, […]
Court Bars Governor Aiyedatiwa from Installing Monarch in Alagbon-Ilaje Community
An Ondo State High Court sitting in Okitipupa has issued an interim injunction restraining Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and other state officials from proceeding with the appointment or recognition of any person as traditional ruler of Alagbon Community in Ilaje Local Government Area. Justice T. M. Adedipe, who is trying the case, granted the order following […]
Minister Utsev Honours Francisca Ordega for WAFCON Triumph
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has honoured Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega for her outstanding contribution to Nigeria’s recent triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). During a reception held at his office in Abuja, Professor Utsev described Ordega as a source of pride not only […]
Judge Blocks Deportation of Honduran, Nepalese, Nicaraguan Migrants, Extends TPS Protections
In a legal setback for President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, U.S. federal judge has blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for tens of thousands of immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. The ruling, delivered by U.S. District Judge Trina L. Thompson in San Francisco, halts deportations and extends protection for over 60,000 long-term […]