NiMet forcasts three-day thunderstorms and rains from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced that many parts of Nigeria will experience thunderstorms and rain for three days—starting from Monday, June 30 to Wednesday, July 2. According to the forecast released on Sunday, NiMet expects thunder and light rain early Monday morning in states like Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna in […]
Oyo to ban ‘Okada’ riders without QR Code jackets from plying roads
Oyo State has announced that any Okada rider (motorcycle taxi operator) who does not wear the state-approved QR code jacket will no longer be allowed to work. These jackets come with a special QR code that helps confirm if the rider is registered and safe to use. The government says those who ignore the rule […]
Obaseki withheld palace fund for seven months – Oba of Benin
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has spoken out about how the former governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, held back the palace’s official funding for seven months. According to the Oba, the move appeared intentional and seemed aimed at weakening the authority of the royal palace. During a meeting with journalists, the monarch explained […]
Army orders flags flown at half-mast for 17 fallen soldiers
The Nigerian Army has ordered that flags be lowered in all its military bases to honour 17 soldiers who were recently killed in attacks. These attacks happened in Niger and Kaduna states and were carried out by armed men. A statement was shared on the Army’s official website and social media page on Friday, June […]
FG postpones recruitment into immigration, civil defence, others
The federal government has delayed the start of recruitment into some paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior. This announcement was made by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) on Wednesday night. The recruitment, which was earlier planned to begin on June 26, 2025, has now been shifted to July 14, […]
M8rder: Tell someone your location even if you are going for ”hookup” – Edo police PPRO advises ladies
The Police Command in Edo State has asked women to always inform someone about their location, even if they are meeting someone for a hookup. This is to help ensure their safety. This advice was given on Sunday, June 22, after the sad case of a 21-year-old woman, Osato Festus Edogiaweria, who was killed. Police […]
”Jesam is Innocent!” – Massive Protest Hits Abuja Over Afriq Arbitrage Scandal
A large protest broke out on Wednesday at the FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja. Many angry investors gathered, demanding justice over the Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS) scandal. They accused a man named Abayomi Oluwasesan of stealing $87 million from the company and asked the court to free the company’s founder, Jesam Michael, who is […]
Troops nab 8 kidnap suspects, rescue 2 hostages in Kwara
Soldiers from the 22 Armoured Brigade, based at the Forward Operating Base in Patigi, Kwara State, have arrested eight people suspected of kidnapping. They also rescued two hostages during the mission. According to a statement on Sunday by Lt. Stephen Nwankwo, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations in Ilorin, the troops got reliable […]
Attack on Yelwata aided by locals – Defence Chief
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said that some people living in Benue State may have helped the criminals who attacked Yelwata community and killed many people. Speaking during a press meeting at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, General Musa said the attackers were given food, shelter, and even women by some […]
Benue: NYSC members evacuated from crisis areas – Coordinator
The Benue State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Veronica Garba, has said that corps members posted to troubled areas in the state have been moved to safer places in Makurdi. She revealed this during an interview with journalists on Thursday in Wannune, located in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State. […]