Drop me– Adeyanju mocks Tinubu over taking Nigeria to promised land remark
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his government is committed to leading the country to the “promised land.” Speaking at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, Tinubu highlighted the National Assembly’s ongoing support over the past 19 months as a source of motivation for his administration. He declared, “We are determined, we are capable, and […]
2025 Census: Ohanaeze demands inclusion of ethnicity, religion
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost Igbo socio-cultural organization, has called on the Nigerian government to include ethnicity and religion in the 2025 National Population Census. The group believes that this will ensure accurate demographic data that reflects the country’s true diversity and helps address historical imbalances among ethnic groups. In a statement by its factional Secretary-General, […]
FCT Police make discovery of dangerous weapons after Abuja shooting incident
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police recently uncovered a shocking collection of weapons following a shooting incident in Bwari Area Council, Abuja. The incident occurred on December 26, 2024, at Najob Guest House in Bwari. According to the police, 33-year-old Obinna Nwigwe shot 29-year-old Andrew Philemon during an argument. When officers arrived at the scene, […]
Open Grazing: Months after Wike’s threat, cows roam FCT roads freely
In August 2023, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), promised to end open grazing in Abuja. Wike said the government would work with herders to stop cows from roaming freely in the city. However, over a year later, open grazing is still a common sight in various parts of Abuja. In […]
Defilement: Lagos state govt heads to Supreme court over Dr Olaleye’s acquittal
The Lagos State Government has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge the acquittal of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, a 58-year-old medical director, who was previously convicted of defiling his wife’s niece. In October 2023, Dr. Olaleye was found guilty of child defilement and sexual assault by penetration in the Lagos State Special Offences […]
Army Destroys 20 Illegal Refineries And Seizes 90,000 Litres Of Stolen Oil
The Nigerian Army has successfully carried out a major operation to tackle illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta. In a mission spanning from December 23 to 29, 2024, the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, along with other security agencies, destroyed 20 illegal oil refineries, seized over 90,000 litres of stolen oil, and arrested […]
Non-payment of salary: Ebonyi commissioner orders arrest of protesting teachers
Over 3,000 teachers in Ebonyi State took to the streets of Abakaliki on Sunday, protesting the non-payment of their salaries for the past three months. The protest involved teachers from all 13 local government areas in the state, who voiced their anger over unpaid wages and unmet minimum wage promises. The teachers accused the local […]
Police rescue 7-year-old girl abducted by mother’s customer in Ogun
In a swift operation, the Ogun State Police rescued seven-year-old Mercy Akande, who had been kidnapped by a customer of her mother. The incident took place in Sango-Ota, and the girl was found in the Ayetoro area of Ogun State. According to the police, Mercy’s mother, a POS operator, reported that her regular customer was […]
Deaths in Sokoto Airstrikes Caused by ‘Secondary Explosions’ – DHQ
The recent airstrikes in Sokoto have caused confusion and concern, with conflicting reports about the cause of casualties. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has now provided an explanation, attributing the deaths of several villagers to “secondary explosions” rather than the direct impact of the airstrikes. The airstrikes took place in the Silame Local Government Area of […]
NBS Allocates N35m For Cybersecurity Amid Post-Hack Recovery
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has proposed ₦35 million in its 2025 budget to enhance cybersecurity. This step follows a cyberattack on its website on December 18, 2024. The attack happened shortly after the bureau released a report on crime and security in Nigeria. In the report, the NBS disclosed that Nigerians paid ₦2.23 […]