Preachers must submit sermon for approval in Niger state
Niger State Governor Umar Bago has announced that all preachers in the state will now be required to submit their sermons for approval before delivering them. The governor made this known during an interview on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, where he explained the new law introduced to regulate preaching in the state. He said the […]
NUPENG suspends strike
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its nationwide strike that began after a dispute with the Dangote Group. Earlier this week, the union declared an industrial action to protest the company’s refusal to allow its employees to become members of NUPENG. The strike was called off after both sides […]
Zamfara Governor’s viral comments on bandits’ location continue to trigger outrage
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, is under intense scrutiny after a video went viral showing him admit that he knows where bandits operate in the state but says he cannot stop them. In the clip, which does not have a clear date, the governor spoke in Hausa and sparked anger among politicians and security officials. […]
Drama As Police, DSS Arrest Suspected Vote Buyer With N25.9m In Kaduna
Security officers in Kaduna State have arrested a man accused of vote buying after they found him with ₦25,963,000 in cash. The arrest happened only a few hours before the bye-elections were set to begin in some parts of the state. The suspect, identified as Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was picked up around 3:30 a.m. at […]
Rescued Nigerian Miners Narrate Ordeal In Central African Republic
Eleven Nigerian miners who were trapped in the Central African Republic (CAR) have expressed deep gratitude to the federal government for stepping in quickly to save them. Speaking on behalf of the group in Abuja, Mr. Freeborn Igorigo thanked President Bola Tinubu for making their rescue a priority and for giving them a warm, respectful […]
Niger State Govt confirms arrest of high-profile terrorist leader, Abubakar Abba by DSS
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has confirmed that the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Abubakar Abba, leader of the deadly Mahmuda terror group. The Mahmuda gang has been one of the most feared criminal groups in Nigeria, attacking and terrorising people living near Kainji National Park in Niger State. Security […]
Court remands TikToker arrested by DSS over false claim of President Tinubu’s de@th
A TikTok user, Ghali Isma’il, has been ordered to remain in custody by a magistrate court in Abuja after he posted a video falsely claiming that President Bola Tinubu had died from a critical illness. The video, which was uploaded on a verified TikTok account under the name @bola_asiwaju, quickly gained attention and led to […]
TikToker remanded over false death claim of President Tinubu
A social media user has landed in serious trouble after falsely saying that President Bola Tinubu had died. A court in Abuja ordered that Ghali Isma’il be kept in prison while his case continues. Ghali Isma’il, who is 29 years old, was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) after posting a video on […]
He belonged to gunrunning syndicate and d!ed while evading arrest – Kogi police clear air on d3ath of youth leader
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed that Muhammed Kassim, who was popularly known as Enemi, has died. He was a well-known youth in the Idah area. Police spokesperson SP William Ovye Aya shared a statement on Wednesday, July 17, 2025, saying that Kassim was linked to a group involved in selling guns and bullets […]
We’ll keep prioritising security in Bayelsa – Gov Diri
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has said that his government will keep focusing on the safety and security of the people. He shared this message on his official X page on Friday while reacting to the release of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a judge of the Bayelsa State High Court, who was kidnapped. The judge […]