Gunmen abduct man, wife in Zamfara
Gunmen have abducted a man and his wife during a late-night attack on a private residence in Mada town, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident has heightened fears among residents already troubled by repeated security breaches in the area. The abduction was disclosed on Wednesday by security analyst Bakatsine in a post […]
Shutting down Onitsha market is putting fire to fire — Shop owner
A shop owner at the Onitsha Main Market, Gibson Okafor, has criticised the decision to shut down the market, saying it will only make things worse. He described the move as “putting fire to fire,” warning that it could deepen the economic hardship already faced by traders and customers. Okafor spoke on Wednesday during an […]
Protest breaks out in Lagos over Makoko demolition
Residents and community leaders from Makoko and other waterfront areas on Wednesday staged a protest in Lagos over ongoing demolitions and alleged forced evictions. The protesters gathered at the busy Ikeja Under-Bridge, accusing the Lagos State Government of pulling down homes without proper notice, compensation or plans to resettle displaced families. The demonstrators occupied parts […]
Nigeria, Türkiye to fast-track trade, energy, defence ties —Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed to speed up cooperation in key sectors including trade, energy and defence. He said the renewed partnership is aimed at boosting job creation, attracting investment and promoting shared prosperity for citizens of both countries. The President disclosed this on Tuesday via his verified […]
Court orders arrest of journalist, Fejiro Oliver, his sureties
Magistrate Edith Nkechi Anumadu of Court 3 in Asaba, Delta State, has issued a bench warrant against investigative journalist Fejiro Oliver. The order also includes the arrest of his sureties, despite his lawyers informing the court that their client could not appear due to credible threats to his life. This is not the first time […]
I said build hospital, you started with mortuary’ – Gov Eno faults contractor
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has expressed frustration over the execution of a hospital project in the state, criticising a contractor for prioritising a mortuary over essential hospital facilities. The incident was captured in a viral video circulating online on Wednesday. In the footage, shared by Uche Nworah, former Special Adviser on General Duties […]
NNPCL increases petrol price in Lagos, Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol in Lagos and Abuja. Motorists in Lagos will now buy petrol at ₦835 per litre, while the price in Abuja has risen to ₦839 per litre. The new rates took effect across NNPCL retail outlets on Wednesday. The price adjustment comes […]
I will return to school at 40 – Peller
Popular Nigerian TikTok star, Peller, has said he is not planning to further his education anytime soon, explaining that his focus remains on content creation and streaming. The 20-year-old influencer said school can wait, as he is currently committed to building his career online. Speaking during a recent livestream, Peller said he cannot afford to […]
Doctrine of Necessity originated from Senate, not NGF — David Mark
Former Senate President, David Mark, has rejected claims that the Doctrine of Necessity was initiated by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). He insisted that the historic decision was taken solely by the Senate and not influenced by any governor or political group. Mark made this clarification while reacting to comments by former Minister of Youth […]
Defection: Gov Yusuf’s betrayal should be in Guiness World Record – Buba Galadima
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has strongly condemned the defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as an unprecedented act of betrayal. Galadima said the governor’s action has deeply disappointed party members and the people of Kano State who trusted […]