Tinubu can’t silent what Nigerians have rejected – Lagos APC mocks ADC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed recent claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is trying to silence opposition voices ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party described the ADC’s statement as “an attention-seeking outburst” filled with baseless accusations. In a press […]
Troops kill over 50 terrorists, repel multiple attacks in Borno, Yobe
Troops under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralized over 50 terrorists and successfully repelled a series of coordinated attacks on military bases in Borno and Yobe States. The simultaneous assaults occurred between midnight and 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, targeting military positions in Dikwa, Mafa, Gajibo, and Katarko, which fall within Sectors 1 and 2 of […]
FCT Police redeploy DPO over viral assault video in Ushafa
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, has ordered the redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ushafa Division following the circulation of a viral video showing the officer slapping a young man during an arrest. The incident, which went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, […]
Police arrest Sowore
Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been arrested by the Nigeria Police at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The news of his arrest was first shared by human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, who criticized the action as a violation of Nigeria’s judicial process. Effiong, in a post on […]
Court gives Nnamdi Kanu 24 hours to defend terrorism charges against him
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to begin his defence against terrorism charges on October 24, giving him just 24 hours to comply. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case, ruled that failure to open his defence as ordered would be seen […]
42 persons confirmed dead, 52 injured in Niger tanker explosion – NSEMA
A tragic tanker explosion in Niger State has claimed the lives of 42 people and left 52 others injured, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Authority (NSEMA). The agency’s Director General, Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed the figures during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, describing the incident as one of the most devastating […]
Ekiti court jails man for life over armed robbery
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Alex Peter, to life imprisonment for armed robbery and an additional nine years for conspiracy. The verdict, delivered by Justice Adekunle Adeleye, followed a strong case presented by the prosecution which proved Peter’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt. According to court records, Peter […]
APC scribe in police net over alleged killing of Yobe food vendor
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested Abdulmumini Garba, the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Karasuwa Local Government Area, over the alleged killing of a 45-year-old food vendor, Falmata Abubakar. The arrest came after a detailed investigation and intelligence operation led by the Bade Police Division. According to the State Police Public […]
Alleged broken head: Resign now – Ex-commissioner tells Abia lawmaker
A former commissioner in Abia State has called for the immediate resignation of a state lawmaker accused of assaulting a fellow colleague, which allegedly resulted in a broken head. The incident, which reportedly occurred during a heated disagreement at the Abia State House of Assembly, has sparked widespread outrage among political observers and citizens. According […]
Lagos govt probes LASAA staff for allegedly diverting public funds
The Lagos State Government has launched an official investigation into a staff member of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) over allegations of diverting public funds into a personal bank account. The probe follows a viral post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where a user accused the agency worker of directing […]