BREAKING: Tension in Rivers as Fubara’s whereabouts unknown
Tension is rising in Rivers State as the whereabouts of Governor Siminalayi Fubara remain unclear, despite his reinstatement after months of suspension. On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule imposed on the state six months ago and restored Fubara as governor. Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, who served as sole administrator during the period, […]
Bandits Invade Another Kwara Community, Kill Vigilante Commander, Abduct Residents
A fresh wave of banditry has hit Kwara State as gunmen stormed Kakafu village in Lade District, Patigi Local Government Area, killing a local vigilante commander and abducting residents. The commander, identified as Tetengi, was reportedly shot dead around 10 p.m. on Wednesday when the heavily armed attackers invaded the community and opened fire. Witnesses […]
NAF airstrikes kill dozens of terrorists, destroy stronghold in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its air component of Operation HADIN KAI has killed dozens of terrorists and destroyed one of their major strongholds in Borno State. In a statement released on Thursday, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, explained that the operation was carried out on Wednesday, September […]
Abia State Ombudsman tackles injustice, rights abuse, treats 39 complaints
The Abia State Ombudsman says it has treated 39 complaints and petitions since it began operations. The cases involved rights violations, administrative delays, disputes among public servants, and disagreements between private individuals. Head of the Commission, Justice Kyrian Nwankpa (Rtd.), made this known in Umuahia. He encouraged citizens facing injustice to submit petitions, assuring them […]
Benue govt flags off N16.8bn fertilizer scheme, farmers to pay N22,500 per bag
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has launched a ₦16.8 billion fertilizer programme to boost agriculture and reposition the state as Nigeria’s food hub. The scheme is expected to create hundreds of millionaire farmers within two years. Speaking in Makurdi at the flag-off of the 2025 cropping season and input distribution, the […]
FG, States, LGs Shared ₦2.2 Trillion August Revenue – FAAC
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced that the Federal Government, states, and local government councils shared a total of ₦2.225 trillion as revenue for August 2025. This marks an increase of ₦224.1 billion (11.2%) compared with the ₦2.001 trillion shared in July. According to a statement by the Office of the Accountant General […]
Supreme Court Ruling In Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Is Judicial Fraud, Alien To Law, Says Lawyer Chidera
Lawyer and activist, Barrister Christopher Chidera, has strongly condemned the Supreme Court’s judgment on IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu (SC/CR/1364/2022). He described the ruling as “fake justice in broad daylight” and “invalid from the very beginning.” In a statement released on Wednesday, Chidera said the judges wrongly applied past cases and ignored the Constitution in Kanu’s […]
Activist/Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, raises alarm over the poor condition of Nigerian prisoners in Republic of Benin
Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has warned about the poor treatment of Nigerians in prisons across the Republic of Benin. He says more than 200 Nigerians are reportedly being held in terrible conditions. In a letter sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on September 16, 2025, Adeyanju called the situation “a serious violation of the […]
Our Drivers Earn More Than Graduates, Four Times Minimum Wage’ – Dangote
Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has revealed that truck drivers working for his company earn more than many Nigerian graduates. Speaking on Arise Television on Tuesday, Dangote said his drivers are paid nearly four times the national minimum wage. He explained that their pay and benefits are far better than what many graduates […]
FG Unveils Agric Reforms, Moves To Create 21 Million Jobs
The Federal Government has announced fresh incentives to boost agricultural investments, saying the move could create up to 21 million jobs across the country. Speaking at the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s National and Subregional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima explained that the reforms will expand irrigation, improve access to credit, and […]