11 dead, 52 houses burnt in Nasarawa violence
Tension turned deadly in parts of Nasarawa State on Friday as violence broke out between two communities, leaving at least 11 people dead and dozens of homes destroyed. The incident affected Akyawa and Udege Kasa, where residents were caught in the chaos. Reports indicate that about 50 houses were burnt in Akyawa, while two houses […]
War: Explosion rocks Iran after downing US jet
Tensions have escalated after explosions were reported across parts of Iran following the downing of a U.S. fighter jet. The incident marks a serious turn in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and its allies. Reports indicate that the United States, working alongside Israel, carried out over 200 strikes within 24 hours. The attacks […]
Stop anti-democratic forces from foisting one party state on Nigeria – Adeyanju to Tinubu
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to act against what he described as rising anti-democratic tendencies in the country. He warned that such actions could weaken Nigeria’s political system. Adeyanju urged the president to stop any moves aimed at turning Nigeria into a one-party state. He alleged that some individuals […]
Zamfara Chief of Staff survives gunmen attack
The Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Government, Moukhtar Lugga, narrowly escaped an attack by gunmen on Thursday evening. The incident happened along the Funtua–Gusau road. Reports say the attack occurred near Kucheri around 6:16 pm when armed men ambushed his vehicle. The assailants reportedly fired from different directions in what appeared to be […]
Benue chairman dies after wife
Former chairman of Konshisha Local Government Area in Benue State, Moses Shirsha, has died just four days after losing his wife, Mercy Mngu. Reports say his wife passed away suddenly on March 25, 2026. A few days later, on March 29, Moses collapsed and died in his village while making arrangements for her burial. It […]
War: Iran confirms 8 feared dead, 95 injured in US-Israeli attack on bridge
Iran has confirmed casualties following a recent attack reportedly carried out by the United States and Israel. The strike targeted a key bridge near the capital city, Tehran. According to reports from Fars News Agency, at least eight people lost their lives in the incident. The report also stated that no fewer than 95 others […]
‘They plan to arrest my brother, get me to negotiate’ – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that there were plans to arrest his elder brother ahead of their mother’s burial. He claimed the move was intended to pressure him into negotiations with authorities. According to him, his brother Bashir avoided travelling to Nigeria to escape the alleged arrest. El-Rufai made the claim while […]
Aiyedatiwa sacks political aides, set to appoint 1,000 aides
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dismissed all political aides in his administration with immediate effect. The decision affects Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants serving across the state. According to a statement from his spokesperson, the move is aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening governance. The governor appreciated the affected aides for […]
Iran: Trump informs aides of readiness to end war without reopening Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has reportedly informed his aides that he is ready to end the ongoing conflict with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for global oil supply, making its closure a major concern for international markets. Reports indicate that reopening the […]
‘Nigerians not angry enough over insecurity’ – Paul Okoye, Mr Macaroni, Kunle Remi
Several Nigerian celebrities have raised concerns over the growing insecurity across the country. Among them is Paul Okoye, who believes Nigerians are not showing enough outrage. Reacting to a recent incident in Jos, the singer expressed frustration, saying the level of anger among citizens is not strong enough. Comedian and activist Mr Macaroni also criticised […]