Lagos govt, police under fire over tear gas, arrest of demolition protesters
Human rights groups and civil society activists have condemned the Lagos State Government and Police Command for the use of tear gas and the arrest of residents protesting demolitions across the state. The protests, involving affected communities such as Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode-Onirin, and Oko Baba, were organized to demand fair compensation, resettlement plans, and justice […]
New tax regime fundamentally flawed’ – Ndume tackles Akpabio
Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has challenged Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s assurance that the new tax law is unaltered, describing the legislation as fundamentally flawed. Ndume raised concerns over discrepancies between at least two different Gazette versions of the law, highlighting that the version passed by the National Assembly differs from the one signed by […]
Osun LG crisis deepens as Gov Adeleke, state govt, PDP, Oyetola counter claims
The crisis over local government control in Osun State deepened on Wednesday as Governor Ademola Adeleke, the state government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rejected claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that its former council chairmen are still legally in office. The governor and the PDP insisted that the tenure of the APC […]
US, Israeli agents behind deadly violence in Iran protests – Ambassador
Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Gholamreza Raja, has accused the United States and Israel of being responsible for the violence that followed recent protests across several Iranian cities. Speaking with journalists at the Iranian Embassy in Abuja, Raja said the demonstrations, which began in late December 2025 over economic hardship, were initially peaceful before being hijacked […]
Nigerian military winning war against insurgents – Ndume
Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has said the Nigerian military is making clear progress in its fight against insurgency, following renewed cooperation with the United States. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Ndume noted that recent intelligence sharing and operational support have helped improve security efforts, especially in the North-East. According to him, […]
Lagos court jails firm over N21m fraud case
A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted Rahvet International Limited for unlawfully converting ₦21 million belonging to a woman identified as Chioma Adeoye. Justice Ismail Ijelu delivered the judgment after the company pleaded guilty to a one-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the EFCC, […]
Champions League: Players with most assists after group stage
The UEFA Champions League group stage has ended, and attention is now turning to the players who stood out creatively for their teams. After the final round of group matches played on Wednesday, assist statistics show which stars consistently set up goals for their teammates. Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior and Bayern Munich forward Michael […]
IShowSpeed granted Ghanaian citizenship after Africa tour
Popular American YouTuber and livestream star Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely known as IShowSpeed, has been granted Ghanaian citizenship following the completion of his month-long tour across Africa. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, who confirmed that the 21-year-old influencer has been issued a Ghanaian passport. According to […]
FCT workers dare Wike, shun court order to suspend strike
Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have continued their ongoing strike action despite a court order directing them to suspend the industrial action. The strike, which began on January 19 under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), was launched to press for the resolution of long-standing welfare issues affecting workers’ morale and productivity […]
50 years after: Idoma renew battle to produce first Benue governor
As Benue State prepares to mark 50 years of its creation in February 2026, the Idoma people of Benue South Senatorial District have renewed their long-standing call to produce the state’s governor. Since Benue was carved out of the old Benue-Plateau State in 1976, no Idoma person has ever been elected governor. This has continued […]