We want to return home, farm’ – Displaced people of Bokkos cry out
Displaced residents of Bokkos in Plateau State have called on Governor Caleb Mutfwang to fulfill promises to help them return to their ancestral lands. The coalition says Fulani bandits, terrorists, and land grabbers have occupied their fertile farms, forcing them into Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. In an open letter, the group lamented extreme hardship, […]
Operation WHIRL STROKE troops rescue five kidnap victims in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have successfully rescued five kidnapped victims in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. According to Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the victims regained their freedom after troops intensified pressure on the kidnappers, forcing them to abandon the captives. The rescued victims were identified as Babaji Muhammad, Yamusa, Annumba Obunde, Babangida Ibbi […]
63% poverty rate shows Tinubu’s economic policies have failed – ADC
The opposition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the reported rise in Nigeria’s poverty rate to 63 percent shows that the administration’s approach has not improved citizens’ welfare. The party said the figure reflects the growing hardship faced by many Nigerians in recent years. In […]
Alia condemns tragic attack on Idoma community, vows to protect Benue people
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has strongly condemned the recent attack by armed herdsmen on farmers in Akpete/Asaba community, Ojantele Ward of Apa LGA. The tragic ambush on locals harvesting cashew seeds left several dead, six missing, and a young girl abducted. Describing the incident as a terrorist act, Alia expressed deep sorrow […]
Teen accused of r@ing disabled 10-year-old brother remanded in custody
An 18-year-old man has been remanded in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting his 10-year-old disabled brother in Ga-Kopa, Tafelkop, Limpopo, South Africa. The case was heard at the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court and postponed until March 18 for a formal bail application. The alleged incident occurred on February 26 while the mother was attending a funeral. […]
No going back on cashless policy at airports – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation, has reiterated that Nigeria’s airports will fully transition to a cashless payment system, despite the current temporary hybrid arrangement allowing both cash and electronic payments. The move aims to modernize airport revenue collection and comply with federal government directives. Keyamo explained that the hybrid system is only temporary while authorities […]
I’ll never do it again – Anambra popular native doctor begs for leniency
Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu John Paul, popularly called Aka Mmuo, has begged Charles Soludo for leniency after his arrest for allegedly performing rituals. Authorities accused him of carrying out ceremonies, including ritual baths for internet fraudsters, also known as Yahoo Boys. Following his parade by local security operatives, Aka Mmuo expressed remorse, stating he was […]
Tinubu met what can be described as a foamy economy – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited what he described as a “foamy economy” when he assumed office in 2023. Akpabio made the remark in Abuja during the inauguration of a committee for the ruling All Progressives Congress. According to Akpabio, the current administration met serious economic challenges and had to […]
Tinubu establishes presidential taskforce to design new reforms in petroleum sector
President Bola Tinubu has established a presidential taskforce to design new reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The move aims to improve efficiency, enhance transparency, and boost investment in the energy industry. The taskforce will review existing policies, identify bottlenecks, and propose actionable strategies to modernize the sector. It will also engage stakeholders, including oil companies, […]
Lagos govt gives building owners deadline to register elevators or face decommissioning
The Lagos State Government has ordered all building owners to register and certify elevators in their properties, warning that unregistered units may be decommissioned after March 31, 2026. The directive aims to prevent accidents amid the city’s high-rise construction boom. Lanre Mojola, CEO of the Lagos State Safety Commission, explained that elevators must be properly […]