Lagos: 18 arrested as violence erupts over power outage at Tejuosho Market
Normalcy has returned to Tejuosho Market Phase II in Surulere, Lagos, after police moved in to stop violent clashes sparked by a power outage. According to the Lagos State Police Command, the unrest was allegedly led by hoodlums who disguised themselves as protesters. During the chaos, sections of a commercial bank within the market were […]
Professors Decry Poor Pay, Struggle With Debts
Nigerian professors are lamenting poor salaries that have left many of them living on loans and struggling to survive. In interviews, the lecturers explained that their monthly pay of about ₦500,000 is not enough to cover basic expenses. Some admitted they now take multiple loans just to pay school fees and buy fuel. Prof. Adebowale […]
Ladoja Says No Opposition To Aspirants Outside Ibadan
Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has dismissed suggestions that he opposes governorship aspirants from outside the Ibadan zone in Oyo State. Speaking at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, Ladoja said other zones can achieve their ambitions if they work together with Ibadan, given the city’s large population and voting strength. He explained that what matters most […]
Bandit sh0t dead as police rescue kidnap victim after 30 minutes gun duel in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the rescue of a kidnap victim after a 30-minute gun duel with armed men in the Guzape area of Abuja. The operation, which took place on September 15, 2025, was described by Commissioner of Police Ajao Adewale as “a life-threatening battle” that ended with the death […]
NSCDC arrests six suspected ritualists for exhuming two-day-old corpse in Gombe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Gombe State has arrested six men accused of exhuming a corpse for ritual purposes in Kwami Local Government Area. According to the command’s spokesperson, SC Buhari Saad, the suspects allegedly dug up the grave of late Mallam Manu Wanzam, an 85-year-old man who was buried only […]
Governor Sim Fubara’s Broadcast To Rivers Citizens
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed the people following the end of the six-month emergency rule imposed on the state. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared the emergency on March 18, 2025, due to the intense political crisis that engulfed the state. In his broadcast, Governor Fubara admitted that the period was one […]
Police arrest Lagos Island NURTW boss over m#rder allegations
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Samsideen Oladiti, popularly known as Shamelon, a 55-year-old Lagos Island NURTW boss, over allegations of murder and assault. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, Oladiti was taken into custody following two separate violent incidents. On September 17, 2025, he allegedly assaulted a dispatch […]
President Bola Tinubu Visits The Family Of The Late President Muhammadu Buhari
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday visited the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna State. The visit took place shortly after Tinubu arrived in the state to attend the wedding of Nasirudeen Yari, son of former Zamfara governor, Abdul’aziz Yari. The president’s condolence visit has stirred reactions across social media. While […]
Fubara to address Rivers by 6:00 pm
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that he will address the people of the state in a live broadcast at 6:00 pm today, marking his official return after the suspension of the six-month emergency rule. The governor, who arrived at the Government House in Port Harcourt, said he was humbled by the massive turnout […]
Edo Govt demolishes four houses linked to cultists
The Edo State Government has demolished four houses allegedly linked to cult activities in Etsako West Local Government Area. The operation was carried out by the state’s Special Security Squad, also known as Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers, following recent killings linked to cult clashes. According to John Izegaegbe, Secretary of the State Security […]