NDLEA arrests 1,389 suspects, seizes 7,773kg of illicit drugs in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in Kano State after arresting 1,389 people in connection with drug-related offences. The agency also recovered about 7,773 kilograms of different illegal drugs during a series of operations carried out across the state. NDLEA officials said the arrests were made in markets, residential […]
Police arrest self-styled prophet over failed December 25 end-of-world prophecy
The police have arrested a self-styled prophet after his prediction that the world would end on December 25 failed to happen. The man had earlier warned his followers and the public that a major disaster would occur on Christmas Day, causing fear and panic in some communities. When nothing happened on the said date, authorities […]
Banditry, porous borders fuel insecurity in Kano – KCJF
The Kano Civil Justice Forum (KCJF) has warned that the growing insecurity in Kano State is being fueled by bandit attacks and weak control along Nigeria’s borders. The group said criminals easily move weapons and fighters into communities, making it harder for security agencies to stop violent crimes. According to KCJF, bandits take advantage of […]
New Year: Be vigilant, demand accountability from leaders – YPP urges Nigerians
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has urged Nigerians to remain alert and actively demand accountability from those in leadership as the new year begins. The party said citizens should not relax simply because elections are over but must continue to monitor how public officials use power and resources. In its New Year message, YPP stressed […]
Teachers’ promotion: Otti orders ASUBEB to restore 60% pass mark
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has instructed the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) to restore the 60 per cent pass mark for teachers seeking promotion. The directive follows complaints from teachers who were unhappy with recent changes to the promotion process. Governor Otti said the 60 per cent benchmark is fair and helps […]
Nigerian govt using EFCC to prosecute me because I refuse to join APC — Bala Mohammed
Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State, has accused the federal government of using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prosecute him because he refused to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). He described the alleged targeting as politically motivated. The governor said that his commitment to his current political party has led to […]
Tax Laws 2025: BIRS withdraws staff from produce inspection points in Benue
The Benue Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) has withdrawn its staff from produce inspection points across the state following the introduction of the 2025 tax laws. The move comes as a precautionary measure while the implications of the new laws are reviewed. BIRS officials explained that the withdrawal is temporary and intended to allow the agency […]
Coalition seeks public release of Yari’s asset declarations following Geregu Power role
A coalition of civil society groups has called for the public release of former Zamfara State governor Abdulaziz Yari’s asset declarations following his reported involvement in the Geregu Power project. The group says Nigerians deserve to know the financial interests of public office holders, especially when they are linked to major national infrastructure. The coalition […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian Govt turned Kenya into human hunting ground – Igbo Union
An Igbo socio-cultural group has accused the Nigerian government of abusing international law in the arrest of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in Kenya. The group said the action has turned foreign countries into unsafe places for Nigerian citizens and damaged Nigeria’s global image. In a statement, the union claimed that Kanu’s arrest in 2021 was […]
10 States Plan ₦4.3 Trillion Borrowing To Fund 2026 Budgets
Ten Nigerian states are planning to raise about ₦4.3 trillion from loans, bonds, grants and other special funding sources to support their 2026 budgets. The states include Lagos, Abia, Ogun, Enugu, Osun, Delta, Sokoto, Edo, Bayelsa and Gombe. Together, they have presented budgets worth over ₦14 trillion, with a large part of the money meant […]