Sam Larry, Nigerian music promoter and socialite, has reportedly been hospitalised following a fatal road accident along the Lagos-Calabar coastal road in Lagos state. The […]
Category: Society
SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas to account for ₦1.3bn allocation to ‘fictitious’ presidential council
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Godswill Akpabio, the senate president and Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives to […]
NDLEA nabs 67-year-old grandmother with 13kg cocaine concealed in plantain peels
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Mary Barek, a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed […]
“Digital Abuse And Sexual Extortion” — Court Remands 28-Year-Old Man For Allegedly Posting Partner’s Private Videos, Blackmailing Women Online
A Magistrate Court sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has remanded a 28-year-old man, Uzochukwu Ikenna Wisdom, over allegations of sexual extortion and the unlawful sharing […]
“Only 25 Insurers Begin Capital Verification” — NAICOM Insists On July 31 Deadline As Firms Race To Meet ₦1tn Recapitalisation Requirement
With barely a month to the July 31 recapitalisation deadline set by the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, only 25 of Nigeria’s over 58 licensed insurance […]
“Ekiti Church Abductees Regain Freedom, One Dies In Captivity” — Community Alleges Kidnappers Collected N25.5m Ransom, Food Items Before Release
The worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area (LGA) of Ekiti State on April 28, […]
“No Chieftaincy Title Was Conferred On Baba Ijesha” — Ooni Says ‘Awada Konge Oduwa’ Was Only A Humorous Remark, Car Gift Not Traditional Honour
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has denied claims that he conferred a chieftaincy title on Nollywood actor and comedian, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known […]
“Nigeria Puts South Africa On Notice Over Killings Of Nationals” — FG Says All Options Remain On Table Amid Renewed Xenophobic Tensions
Nigeria on Sunday sharply escalated diplomatic pressure on South Africa, warning that it could activate unspecified measures against Pretoria if the persistent killings and targeted […]
“More Resources Going Into Security” — Tinubu Tells Vatican Envoy Military Gains Will Be Sustained Against Terrorism
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to prioritising interfaith dialogue and promoting peace, harmony, and tolerance among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities. The president, […]
“Operation Keep Anambra Clean Begins With Enforcement In Awka” — Hostels, Churches, Shops, Market Sealed Over Environmental Breaches
The Anambra State Government has sealed several student hostels, churches, business premises and a market in Awka South Local Government Area for violating the state’s […]
“PDP Nomination Dispute Still In Court, Don’t Jump The Gun” — Turaki-Led NWC Urges Aggrieved Aspirants To Remain Calm Over INEC Access Codes
Court proceedings over the Peoples Democratic Party’s pre-election nomination dispute are still ongoing, the Interim National Working Committee of the party led by Tanimu Turaki, […]
SERAP Asks Akpabio, Abbas To Explain ₦1.3bn Allocation To ‘Fictitious Presidential Council’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, […]
“Operations Ongoing, We Are Making Tremendous Progress” — COAS Speaks On Rescue Of 39 Abducted Oyo Pupils, Seven Teachers
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has said troops are making significant progress in ongoing operations to rescue 39 pupils and seven teachers […]
FG demands justice over killing of Nigerians in South Africa
The federal government has condemned the recent killings of Nigerian citizens in South Africa, demanding a comprehensive investigation into the incidents and the prosecution of […]
Atiku seeks EFCC, ICPC probe over alleged N8.8tn off-budget spending
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations that the federal government spent an estimated N8.8 trillion outside the […]
City Under Red Alert as Torrential Rain Disrupt Normal Life In Mumbai
IMD warns of intense showers over the next three hours; waterlogging, building damage and transport disruptions reported across the … IMD warns of intense showers […]
10 Top Coldest Countries In The World In 2026
While global attention is often focused on rising temperatures and record-breaking heatwaves, some countries continue to experience freezing conditions for much of the year. Russia […]
“No Organisation Too Big To Be Invited” — NDPC Boss Says INEC Data Leak Under Urgent Probe, Pushes Privacy Safeguards Ahead Of 2027 Polls
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has said it is treating the alleged INEC voter data leak with urgency, warning that no institution, whether public or […]
Terrorists abduct nine travellers on Katsina road
Suspected bandits on Friday evening blocked the Bakori–Guga road in Katsina State and abducted at least nine travellers returning from the weekly Bakori market. The […]
One killed as gunmen attack farmers in Plateau community
Suspected armed bandits on Saturday attacked farmers in Rinyan village, Tahoss community of Riyom Local Government Area in Plateau State, killing one woman and injuring […]