Imo police commissioner engages stakeholders in rebuilding destroyed divisions
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has taken steps to restore police stations that were attacked and damaged by unknown gunmen. To achieve this, he is working closely with community leaders and other stakeholders. As part of his efforts, CP Danjuma visited several police divisions in different local government areas (LGAs) of Imo […]
Customs recovers N4.2bn worth of Donkey skin from smugglers
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’, has intercepted a massive shipment of donkey skin worth N4.24 billion. The smugglers were trying to export the banned item, violating the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). In a statement released on February 6, the unit’s head, Comptroller Kola Oladeji, confirmed the […]
China files WTO complaint over ‘discriminatory’ Trump tariffs
China has officially filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the US over new tariffs on Chinese goods. The 10% tariffs, introduced by former President Donald Trump, took effect recently, prompting China to retaliate with its own tariffs on American coal, oil, and agricultural products. Beijing claims that these tariffs break international […]
Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims cocaine is no worse than whisky
In a recent cabinet meeting, Colombian President Gustavo Petro made headlines with a controversial statement comparing cocaine to whisky. He suggested that cocaine is no more harmful than whisky and that its illegal status is only due to being produced in Latin America. Petro argued that legalizing cocaine worldwide would help end the global drug […]
Ukraine captures 909 Russian troops over Kursk operation
On February 6, Ukraine announced it had captured 909 Russian soldiers during a military operation in Russia’s western Kursk region. This operation, which began in August, was aimed at boosting Ukraine’s efforts to bring home its own prisoners of war. The Ukrainian military shared that the captured Russian soldiers will help increase the number of […]
Senate accepts Tinubu’s request to sack 3 RECs
The Nigerian Senate has agreed to President Bola Tinubu’s request to fire three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Sokoto, Abia, and Adamawa states. These officials—Nura Ali (Sokoto), Ike Uzochukwu (Abia), and Hudu Yunusa-Ari (Adamawa)—were suspended by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2023 due to accusations of election misconduct during state elections. During […]
Wike: No Need To Panic, Tinubu’s Policies Will Deliver
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reassured Nigerians not to worry despite the ongoing economic challenges. He believes that the policies put in place by President Bola Tinubu are meant to take the country to greater heights. Wike made these comments on Wednesday after he and a group of former […]
Bandits Kidnap Ex-NYSC DG Tsiga, Others In Katsina
In the early hours of Thursday, bandits kidnapped the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retired), in Tsiga village, located in the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack, which occurred at 12:30 am, also led to the death of one person, with at least […]
Edo Govt suspends Attorney-General, LG Commission chair
The Edo State Government has suspended two top officials: the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, announced their suspension on Thursday morning, February 6. According to Ikhilor, the suspension is due to serious allegations […]
It will be premature to resume oil exploration in Ogoni land – Dakuku Peterside reacts to Federal Government’s move
Former APC governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dakuku Peterside, has expressed opposition to the resumption of oil exploration in Ogoni land. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent move to establish the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) in Ogoni. On February 3, 2025, President Tinubu signed a bill to create the new university and […]