Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has threatened legal action against the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Uche Aguoru, over […]
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Nigerian Army Intercept Vehicle Conveying Suspected Illegally Refined Diesel in Bayelsa
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted a vehicle conveying a large quantity of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, […]
“Power-Sharing Deal Breached” — NDC Kano, Kwankwasiyya Camp Clash Over Reps, Assembly Tickets
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is battling a crisis on two fronts that threatens to undermine the Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket and the party’s viability as […]
JUST-IN: Japan Deploys Surface-to-Ship Missiles to Easternmost Island Amid China Tensions
NHK reports that Japan’s Defense Ministry is transporting a launcher and other equipment as part of preparations to deploy a surface-to-ship missile system to the […]
Three dead as Warri–Itakpe train derails in Delta
At least three persons have been confirmed dead following the derailment of a train operating along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor in Agbor, Delta State, on […]
JUST-IN: Police Arrests Teenager Over Alleged Killing of Relative During Cattle Rearing Dispute in Oyo
The Police in Oyo have arrested an 18-year-old suspect over the alleged murder of his relative during a dispute while herding cattle in Ago-Are area […]
How bandits ambushed, abducted 39 Zamfara elders during reconciliation meeting
Panic has gripped Magamin Diddi community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State after bandits abducted 39 persons during a reconciliation meeting reportedly initiated […]
BREAKING: Nigeria Govt Considers Sanctions Against South Africa Over Fresh Xenophobic Attacks
The Federal Government has warned that it may review some of the privileges enjoyed by South African businesses and nationals in Nigeria following the latest […]
‘They Are Not Politicians’ – Borno Leaders Appeals Terrorists to Free Abducted Schoolchildren
Prominent leaders and stakeholders from the Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have made an urgent and emotional plea to terrorists, demanding the immediate […]
How bandits ambushed, abducted 39 Zamfara elders on reconciliation meeting
Panic has gripped Magamin Diddi community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State after bandits abducted 39 persons during a reconciliation meeting reportedly initiated […]
Gowon Discarded Truths About Biafra In His Autobiography – ELDER statesman Declares
ELDER statesman and convener of Igbochukwu Organisation, Dr Chike Obidigbo, has regretted that Nigeria’s former head of state, retired General Yakubu Gowon, deliberately kept away […]
Three Dies in Delta State Train Accident (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed an incident involving the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) which occurred earlier today. In a press release signed by […]
N337m Fraud: Court Adjourns Re-Arraignment Of National Assembly Officials Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday failed to re-arraign three officials of the National Assembly over an alleged N337 million fraud following […]
Senate to Consider Bill on State Police This Week – Opeyemi Bamidele
The Senate has scheduled amendments to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police in the country, with an indication that it […]
Three Passengers Die In Warri-Itakpe Train Derailment As NRC Deploys Emergency Teams, Rail Safety Concerns Resurface
Three passengers have died following the derailment of a train operating on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service on Monday. The Nigerian Railway Corporation confirmed the incident […]
“Disrupt Terrorism Financing” — Army Chief Urges Banks To Block Illicit Financial Flows Threatening National Security
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on Nigeria’s banking sector to intensify efforts to detect and disrupt terrorism financing and […]
Cooking Gas Price Hits ₦2,500 Per Kg As Supply Gap, Export Bias Push Nigerians Back To Charcoal
Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have remained at punishing levels, hovering around ₦2,500 per kilogramme, as a widening gap between domestic supply and rising demand […]
“Call For Military Coup” — SSS Arraigns Man Over Alleged “Oweleke TV” Social Media Broadcast Against Tinubu As Court Remands Him
The Department of State Services on Monday arraigned a man, Paul Jibrin Oweleke, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations that he used […]
“Insecurity Bringing Nigeria To Its Knees” — Bishop Kukah Calls For Stronger Leadership To Tackle National Challenges
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev Matthew Kukah, has decried worsening insecurity in Nigeria, warning that the situation is bringing the […]
“Wrongful Exclusion” — Labour Party Drags INEC To Court Over Enugu North Senatorial By-Election Candidate
The Labour Party has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission before the Federal High Court in Abuja over what it described as the wrongful exclusion […]