Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the country’s media industry to become active promoters of democratic values and national development narratives, describing the press as a cornerstone of democracy. The president, represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, delivered the message during the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) 70th…
Nigerian police have apprehended a 39-year-old suspected illicit firearm repairer and six other individuals in a coordinated crackdown on illegal arms and cult-related violence in Enugu State. In a statement released on Sunday, Police Public Relations Officer SP Daniel Ndukwe said the operations were carried out between 15 and 21 June under the directive of…
Police in southern Nigeria have launched a manhunt for armed men who abducted Justice E.J. Umokoro of the Bayelsa State High Court in a bold attack outside a fast-food outlet in Yenagoa. Confirming the incident on Sunday, police spokesperson DSP Musa Mohammed stated that the judge was seized on Saturday evening in the busy Ekeki…
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has called for urgent action after 12 of the state’s residents were reportedly killed in a violent ambush in Plateau State while travelling to attend a wedding ceremony. The attack occurred in the Mangu Local Government Area, leaving 12 dead and at least 11 others wounded. The incident has further…
A severe windstorm has caused widespread destruction in Njegbeje Village, Ogoja Local Government Area, leaving more than 50 homes in ruins and displacing numerous residents. The storm struck on Sunday night, tearing through the community just ahead of a violent downpour. It caused significant structural damage and wiped out farmlands, economic trees, and personal belongings….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Moses Sule, a former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, along with 14 other ex-legislators, amid an investigation into alleged money laundering and misuse of government property. In a statement released on Wednesday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed that the arrests were carried out…
Nigeria’s Federal Government, along with state and local authorities, has received a total allocation of ₦1.659 trillion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for revenue accrued in May 2025, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The revenue breakdown was made public following FAAC’s monthly meeting held in Abuja, with Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has categorically denied media reports suggesting it has registered two new political parties in Nigeria. The commission made the clarification in a statement posted to its verified social media account on Wednesday, describing the information being shared by some online sources as “fake news.” INEC referenced the specific claims…
The Police Command in Abuja has launched an urgent investigation after a woman was found dead in a hotel under mysterious circumstances, sparking widespread public concern. The incident came to light after a viral video surfaced online, showing the woman—later identified as Aladi Johnson (also known as Tessy)—found unconscious in a hotel room in Gwarinpa,…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered Nigeria’s top security chiefs to apprehend those responsible for the recent massacre of more than 100 civilians in Yelewata, a farming community in Benue State. The President issued the order during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Makurdi on Wednesday. Addressing a gathering that included traditional rulers, former governors, and regional…
