Benue State authorities have launched a housing development in Makurdi designed to bring down rental costs and provide more affordable homes for residents. Governor Hyacinth Alia, represented by Deputy Governor Dr Sam Ode, on Wednesday flagged off the construction of Eco City, a 32-unit housing estate. The initiative is a key element of the state…
Nigerian cinema audiences are set for a gripping experience this autumn as The Herd, a new Nollywood thriller, hits theatres nationwide on 17 October. The release date was confirmed by FilmOne Studios, co-producer of the movie alongside Toritori Films, in a post shared on its verified Instagram page. The announcement, which included the official trailer,…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the arrest of suspects linked to the fatal shooting of a woman during a clash at Onitsha’s Main Market. The governor’s directive was contained in a statement released on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, who confirmed that investigations were under way and that…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing renewed internal tensions following its decision to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move some leaders and supporters argue could undermine the party’s national appeal. Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a northern aspirant, has openly rejected the arrangement, pledging to challenge it during the party’s convention. He…
The Federal Government has no immediate plans to implement the five per cent fuel surcharge contained in the newly signed Tax Administration Act 2025. Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday He said that the surcharge was a long-standing…
Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein. The Super Eagles, who needed victory to stay in contention, fell behind midway through the first half when captain William Troost-Ekong turned the ball into his own net under pressure. Calvin Bassey…
Fuel distribution in parts of Nigeria is set to normalise after the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Western Zone, announced the suspension of its strike. The association said the decision, effective 9 September, followed successful negotiations with Dangote Group and the oil workers’ union NUPENG over disputes involving alleged anti-labour and monopolistic practices….
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reiterated his commitment to ensuring justice for 13 residents of the state killed in a mob attack in Mangu, Plateau State, in June. The victims, including 11 from Unguwan Dantsoho village, were travelling to a wedding in Qua’an Pan when they were attacked and killed. Their deaths drew national…
What was meant to be a joyful return from a religious convention ended in tragedy for the community of Agwa in Oguta, Imo State, after fifteen members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses lost their lives in a road accident. The incident occurred at about 6:45 p.m. on Monday in Awomama, when a trailer driving against traffic…
At least twelve people, including four children, were killed in Imo State on Sunday night when a gas tanker truck travelling against traffic collided with a commuter bus. Eight others were injured. The accident happened around 9:00 p.m. along the Owerri–Onitsha Road, after Njaba Bridge. According to the police, the bus was transporting members of…
