Ohanaeze declares last Saturday of January as Igbo adoration, thanksgiving day
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has announced that the last Saturday of every January will be observed as Igbo Adoration and Thanksgiving Day. The organization called on churches in Igbo land and the diaspora to participate in the day as a unifying spiritual event for the Igbo nation. The decision followed a request by the Igbo College […]
Alleged $9.7m terrorism financing: Court grants Bauchi Commissioner, Adamu N100m bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, over alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing charges filed by the Federal Government. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar admitted Adamu to bail in the sum of N100 million, alongside four other defendants linked to the case. In his ruling, […]
Awujale Stool: Ogun govt halts selection process
The Ogun State Government has officially stopped the ongoing process to select a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The decision was communicated in a letter from the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, to the Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government. The government had earlier nullified the exercise and directed the Fusengbuwa ruling house […]
Focus on tackling insecurity, not chairmanship tussle – Igboho to Alaafin, Olubadan
Popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has urged traditional rulers, including the Alaafin of Oyo and the Olubadan of Ibadan, to prioritize security over internal disputes about local council chairmanship. He made the appeal during a recent public statement, stressing the urgent need to address rising insecurity in the region. Igboho […]
Suspected terrorists attack security team escorting freed villagers in Zamfara
Suspected terrorists reportedly attacked a security team escorting recently freed villagers in Zamfara State. The incident occurred while the team was ensuring the safe return of the villagers to their communities following their release from captivity. Local sources said the attackers targeted the convoy, prompting security personnel to engage them to protect the villagers. Although […]
Nigeria will have credible, transparent national census – Minister
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is committed to conducting a credible, transparent, and internationally recognized national census. The Minister made the remarks in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the National Population Commission (NPC), led by Chairman Dr Aminu Yusuf. Idris emphasized that accurate population […]
Communities jostle for supremacy as APC e-registration sparks rivalry across Enugu wards
A wave of excitement has swept through communities in Enugu State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration exercise gains traction, triggering healthy competition among wards. Across several local government areas, residents and party leaders are striving to outdo one another in enrolment numbers, turning the registration drive into a show of unity, mobilisation, and […]
Mass abduction of Kaduna worshippers regrettable, shameful, disappointing – CAN chair, Rev Caleb
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State has strongly condemned the recent mass abduction of Christian worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area. The incident, which happened on Sunday, January 19, 2026, involved bandits attacking three different church services and kidnapping about 170 worshippers. Six victims later escaped and returned home with injuries after […]
Police backtrack, admit 100 worshippers abducted in Kaduna’s Kajuru
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that more than 100 Christian worshippers were abducted in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This clarification comes after earlier statements caused confusion and raised doubts about whether the incident actually happened. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police were aware […]
LASTMA arrests bullion van driver for driving against traffic in Lagos
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have arrested a bullion van driver for driving against traffic on a major road in Lagos. The incident reportedly caused brief disruption and attracted the attention of other road users. According to LASTMA, the driver was caught moving in the wrong direction, an action that posed […]