The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four police officers captured in a viral video making unprofessional and ethnically insensitive remarks to a motorist during […]
Category: Society
“Atiku Accuses Obasanjo Of Rewriting History Ahead Of 2027” — Denies ₦5m Bribe Claim, Says Na’Abba Cannot Defend Himself From Grave
Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has fired back at former President Olusegun Obasanjo over fresh […]
50-year-old Ezuruike wins Nigeria’s first medal at Commonwealth Games
Roland Ezuruike has secured Nigeria’s first medal at the 2025 Commonwealth Games, earning silver in the men’s lightweight para-powerlifting event. The 50-year-old delivered an impressive […]
”Court Declares R.A. Trading’s Suspension, Termination Of Accountant Unlawful” — Orders Payment Of ₦4.725m Benefits, Salaries, Notice Pay
The Lagos Judicial Division of the National Industrial Court has declared the indefinite suspension without pay and subsequent termination of the employment of Mr. Benedict, […]
“Supreme Court Affirms Oyebanji’s APC Governorship Nomination” — Dismisses Olawumi’s Appeal, Says Pre-Election Time Limit Has Lapsed
The Supreme Court has affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, which upheld the nomination of Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, as the […]
“Court Sentences UK-Based Nigerian Radiographer To 22 Months For Criminal Contempt” — Orders Bench Warrant, No-Fly List, Interpol Action
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, sitting at Court No. 7, Maitama, Abuja, has convicted Immaculata Nkiruka Ikenwankwor, a United Kingdom-based Nigerian radiographer, […]
“Otti Faults Uzodimma’s Claim On South-East Support For Tinubu” — Says 2027 Decision Belongs To Voters, Not Governors
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has distanced himself from the claim by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, that all five South-East governors had resolved to […]
“Petrol Price Hits ₦1,400/Litre As Transport Fares Rise Nationwide” — Brent Crude Crosses $101 Amid Middle East Tensions
Transport fares have increased across several parts of Nigeria following another surge in petrol prices, with the product now selling for as much as ₦1,400 […]
“INEC Chairman Seeks Direct Funding From Federation Account” — Says Governorship, Assembly Elections Cost More Than Presidential Polls
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has called for INEC to be funded directly from the Federation Account, saying the current […]
“Plateau LG Bans Unauthorised Herders’ Settlements” — Warns Against Grazing On Farmlands To Prevent Security Breaches
Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State has banned the settlement of unauthorised herders migrating into the area from other states or local government areas […]
“Proposed Pension Contribution Hike Is A ‘Greek Gift’ To Nigerian Workers” — OPSN Warns Of Job Losses, Higher Prices And Business Closures
The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the recent announcement by the Director-General of the National Pension Commission regarding a proposed […]
Motorists, commuters stranded in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway gridlock
Multiple crashes on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have triggered a major gridlock, leaving motorists stranded for hours. One person was confirmed […]
US imposes 12.5% tariff on Nigerian imports
The United States has imposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from Nigeria as part of a new trade measure targeting countries accused of […]
Appeal Court vacates order freezing 124 bank accounts ‘linked to’ Aisha Achimugu
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has set aside the order freezing the bank accounts of Aisha Achimugu, a businesswoman and […]
“NCAA Threatens Royal Air Maroc With Suspension” — Cites Baggage Infractions, Poor Passenger Handling, Ignored Meetings
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has threatened to suspend the operations of Royal Air Maroc in Nigeria over alleged persistent violations of consumer protection regulations […]
“Nigeria Prize For Literature Unveils 2026 Longlist” — Tanure Ojaide, Saddiq Dzukogi, Theresa Lola, Eight Others Make Poetry List
The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Literature has unveiled the longlist for the 2026 edition of the award, with 11 poetry collections selected […]
“FG Begins Training Of 5,000 Smart Meter Installers” — Says 220,000 Nigerians Applied Under Power Force Programme
The Federal Government on Thursday flagged off the training of its first batch of smart electricity meter installers under the Power Force programme. This was […]
“EFCC Returns ₦108m Recovered From Alleged Former Employees’ Fraud” — Says Suspect Fled To UK As Probe Continues
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has handed over ₦108 million recovered during an investigation into an alleged fraud involving two former employees of Greenwich […]
“EFCC Says It Has Tools To Tackle Emerging Financial Crimes” — Olukoyede Blames Justice Delays For Weakening Anti-Corruption Fight
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it has strengthened its capacity to combat emerging financial crimes, assuring Nigerians that it has the technology, […]
“Tinubu Approves Expansion Of Nigerian Army To 12 Divisions” — Orders Recruitment Of 28,000 Personnel To Boost National Security
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as part […]