The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has announced that 80 families from IDP camps have returned to their ancestral homes in Tatyough and Tyomu communities in Makurdi. Dr James Iorpuu, SEMA Executive Secretary, disclosed this on Monday during the monthly relief distribution exercise, noting that basic amenities had been provided in the returnee communities…
Witnesses in the alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on Monday reaffirmed that withdrawals by the state government did not violate banking regulations. Mshelia Arhyel Bata, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank and the fourth prosecution witness, told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court that Bello’s name did…
The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its plan to arrest political activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged intentions to incite violent protests in the state. Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh made the statement on Monday during a strategic security meeting at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja, noting that Sowore had failed…
The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians to remain calm following the recent diplomatic row between Nigeria and the United States. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the call during a courtesy visit to Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, on Monday. In a statement by his media aide, Malam Rabiu…
Vice President Kashim Shettima will open the 2025 National Children Leadership Conference (NCLC), a continent-wide youth forum designed to nurture Africa’s next generation of digitally skilled and socially responsible leaders. The event, organised by the Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV), will take place in Abuja and bring together more than 400…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 40-year-old wanted drug lord at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, while he attempted to fly to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, said the suspect had previously faced drug charges in the United Kingdom but jumped…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 34,520 tramadol capsules, 148.3kg of Colorado cannabis, and 769kg of skunk, while dismantling a drug laboratory in separate operations across the country. According to NDLEA spokesman Mr. Femi Babafemi, the drugs were intercepted in several locations, including a Toyota Corolla along Zaki-Biam/Wukari road, Kogi’s Okene/Lokoja highway,…
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have condemned the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over persistent power outages affecting Kubwa, Kuje, and Dutse. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, residents said electricity rarely lasts more than five hours a day, causing frustration and disrupting daily life. Mrs Eniola Williams, a…
By Jeremiah Emmanuel, Abuja The Governing Council of University of Abuja has approved the appointment of Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi as the substantive vice-chancellor (VC) of the University. The appointment was announced during the 80th extraordinary meeting of the council on Friday, 7 November 2025, under the chairmanship of Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso. In a…
The Odua People’s Assembly has accused former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, of deliberately destabilising governance in the state and undermining Nigeria’s democratic process. The group, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Richard Olatunji Kayode, alleged that Wike’s actions since the transfer of power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have been “alarming and destructive.” According…
