Lagos Police react to allegations of extortion on Lagos-Calabar coastal road
The Lagos State Police Command has rejected reports circulating online that police officers are arresting and extorting dispatch riders on the Lagos–Calabar coastal road. The police described the claims as false and misleading, saying they do not reflect the activities or position of the Command. The allegation followed a viral social media post which claimed […]
AEDC explains reason for blackout in Abuja, Nasarawa, two other Nigerian states
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has explained the reason behind the ongoing power outages affecting parts of Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi states. According to the electricity distributor, the blackout is due to reduced energy allocation from Nigeria’s National Grid, which has limited the amount of power available for distribution. In a public notice […]
Ogun: 10 prison inmates gain admission into College of Education
Ten inmates at the Old Abeokuta Custodial Centre in Ibara, Ogun State, have been given a fresh chance at education after securing admission into Yewa Central College of Education. The inmates, made up of seven men and three women, will study different courses at the college under a free education arrangement for the 2025/2026 academic […]
Kwara killings: Nnamdi Kanu jailed for warning against Jihadist incursion into Southern Nigeria – Igbo clerics
An association of Igbo clergymen, known as the Concerned Igbo Ministers’ Commission, has reacted strongly to the recent deadly attacks in parts of Kwara State, linking the violence to warnings previously made by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The clerics said Kanu was imprisoned for speaking against what he described […]
Kaduna Abduction: How we secured safe return of victims – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government has explained how it secured the safe release of victims abducted in Kajuru Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the success was achieved through a carefully planned peace approach designed specifically for Kaduna State. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday, Maiyaki noted that […]
My life is in danger over pipeline surveillance report I wrote’ – Abuja-based journalist
An Abuja-based journalist, Fejiro Oliver, has raised alarm over what he described as serious threats to his life following a report he wrote on pipeline surveillance contracts in Nigeria. Oliver made the claim after a magistrate court in Asaba, Delta State, issued a bench warrant against him for failing to appear in court, a decision […]
Power of Money – Sowore on why Trump praised Tinubu’s wife
Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has alleged that US President Donald Trump praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, because of the influence of money. The claim comes after Trump acknowledged her at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, describing her as a “very respected woman” and highlighting […]
Obidients Plan Protest At National Assembly
Members of the Obidient Movement have announced plans to stage a protest at the National Assembly in Abuja. The group says the demonstration aims to draw attention to political issues and test the collective resolve of Nigerians in defending democracy. Organisers have urged citizens to join and participate peacefully in the event. Supporters of the […]
Breakdown By Religion Of Nigerians Killed Between 2019-2023
Data from the Organization for Research and Analysis (ORFA, 2024) shows that between 2019 and 2023, a total of 30,880 Nigerians were killed in violent incidents across the country. Among the victims, Christians accounted for 16,769 deaths, representing 72.4% of those with known religious affiliation. Muslims accounted for 6,235 deaths, while traditional religion practitioners numbered […]
DHQ Admits US Troops In Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that United States troops are currently in Nigeria, but firmly denied claims that they are involved in combat operations. According to the military, the American personnel are in the country strictly for capacity building, intelligence sharing, logistics support, professional military education, and strategic dialogue with Nigerian forces. The clarification […]