15 Killed in Midnight Attack on Plateau Community Despite Increased Security Deployment
Fifteen people have reportedly been killed in a midnight attack on the Gidan Ado community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State...
Court Stops Police From Remanding TikToker “Seaking” For Insulting Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
A Lagos Magistrate Court has rejected a request by the Nigeria Police Force to remand Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as “Seaking,” over a...
Speed Darlington Granted Bail After a Month in Detention
Popular rapper, Darlington Achakpo, widely known as Speed Darlington, has been granted bail after spending nearly a month in police custody. His lawyer,...
Stampedes: Restriction on Palliative Distribution Will be Counterproductive –Peter Obi
Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party has criticised the recent directive by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) restricting the...
FG Declares December 25, 26, and January 1 as Public Holidays
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced public holidays on Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to celebrate...
Mali Government Gains Control Over Key Agricultural and Development Bank
Malian government has acquired majority stake of the National Agricultural Development Bank (BNDA), a step to strengthen its economic sovereignty. Through the purchase...
Recent Stampedes at Palliative Venues Reflects Systemic Failures in Our Society – Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sadness and distress...
Port Harcourt Refinery Shuts Down Less Than a Month After Resumption, Despite $1.5 Billion Rehabilitation Claims
The Port Harcourt Refinery has ceased operations for the second time in less than a month after claimsof resuming production by NNPC, sparking...
Stampedes at Palliative Distribution in Abuja and Anambra Claim Multiple Lives, Including Children
A stampede occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, this morning, leaving at least 10 people dead and several others...
Ex-Kogi Governor Bello Released on Bail Over ₦110bn Fraud Case
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre after meeting the bail conditions set by the...
NAFDAC Shuts Warehouse, 8 Shops in Nasarawa, Seizes N5bn Counterfeit Rice
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed eight rice shops and a warehouse in Karu Local Government...
Judge Forgets Ruling at Home, Grants Dele Farotimi N30m Bail Amid Protests
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, witnessed dramatic proceedings on Friday as activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi was finally granted...