Group calls for specialised courts for land related matters in Nigeria
The Ominira Initiative for Economic Advancement, a Nigerian non-governmental organisation, has urged the federal government to establish separate courts dedicated to land-related cases. The group noted that nearly 50 per cent of cases in Nigerian courts involve land disputes, highlighting the urgent need for specialised judicial attention. Executive Director Lanre-Peter Elufisan said the Land Use […]
N210m photocopier budget: Abia money would’ve disappeared – Ikonne criticises Gov Otti
The immediate-past Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority, Ikonne, has urged Abians to hold Governor Alex Otti accountable over alleged financial irregularities in the state’s 2026 budget. Ikonne, an All Progressives Congress chieftain in Abia, spoke out on Monday, stressing the need for vigilance in public spending. The controversy arose when N210 […]
One feared dead, another injured in Yobe as assailants attack herders
At least one person has died and another was injured after unknown assailants attacked two men in Damagum Local Government Area of Yobe State. The incident occurred on February 8 during an attempt by the men, Adamu Joldi Dajjo, 25, and Yuse Buba, 20, to steal two rams from the bush area of Abakire Village. […]
Edo: 21-year-old dispatch rider in police net for gambling with company, customers’ N1.3m
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old dispatch rider, David Ekes, for allegedly gambling away N1.3 million belonging to his company and customers. The incident occurred at Dibecs Industry Limited, Okpella, in Etsako East Local Government Area. Police say Ekes even staged his own kidnapping to hide the loss. According to ASP Eno […]
Kano man dies after entering well to retrieve gas cylinder
A 30-year-old man, identified as Ashahabu Ubale, has died in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State after entering a well to retrieve a burning gas cylinder. The incident occurred on Sunday at Saulawa Quarters, according to the Kano State Fire Service. The Fire Service explained that the gas released inside the well caused a […]
No casualties as LPG tanker overturns in Kano
An LPG tanker accident along Zaria Road in Kano State ended without loss of life, according to the Kano State Fire Service. The incident happened on Sunday at Imawa area in Kura Local Government Area, a busy section of the highway often used by heavy-duty vehicles. In a statement released on Monday, the Fire Service […]
Electronic transmission: This is just warning protest, we wait till tomorrow – Isaac Fayose
Businessman and activist, Isaac Fayose, has described the protest held at the National Assembly over electronic transmission of election results as only an initial warning. According to him, Nigerians are prepared to escalate actions if lawmakers fail to clearly back real-time electronic transmission in the proposed Electoral Act amendment. On Monday, protesters gathered at the […]
‘Bandits sacked our village, turned our church into a mosque’ – Plateau community leader laments
A community leader from Mushere Chiefdom in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Amos Gyang, has shared a painful account of how armed bandits attacked his village and displaced its residents. Speaking at a charity event organised by the Plateau Unite Foundation in Jos, Gyang said the attackers chased people from their homes, took […]
Sit-at-home cancellation: We’ve taken back South-East from criminals – Joe Igbokwe
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has reacted strongly to the cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home in the South-East, saying the region has been reclaimed from criminals. According to him, the end of the sit-at-home marks a turning point for peace and normal life in Igboland. In a post shared on […]
Malami dragged to Code of Conduct Bureau over removal of ex-CJN Onnoghen, alleged abuse of office
Nigeria’s Attorney General, Abubakar Malami, has been summoned to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over his role in the removal of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. The case raises allegations of abuse of office and questions regarding the legality of the process that led to Onnoghen’s exit. The complaint, filed […]