In a dramatic response to rising insecurity, an influential traditional ruler in northwestern Nigeria’s Kebbi State on Friday urged local residents to pool their financial resources and purchase firearms to defend themselves against relentless criminal gang attacks. This desperate call…
With the 2027 election less than nine months away, a startling surge in kidnappings and murders suggest that Nigeria is increasingly under siege. Tragically, five brave soldiers and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) paid the ultimate…
In a decisive move to tackle rising crime and insecurity, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has banned commercial motorbike operators, commonly known as Okada riders from operating across the state between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Governor Makinde announced the…
Human rights activist and presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Federal High Court of trying to convict him at all costs to block his 2027 presidential ambition. The activist made this allegation on Friday while interacting with newsmen after…
In a major security clampdown, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has seized more than 30 vehicles for operating with unauthorised tinted glass, hidden license plates, and invalid registrations. Crucially, this action marks the official kickoff of a rigorous…
In a shocking development, reports indicate that several Nigerians are willingly giving bandits their bank account numbers to receive a cut of illicit ransom money extorted from kidnapping victims across the nation. Highlighting this trend, business analyst Bolaji Fesomade revealed…
Following a grueling day of voting on several amendments, the US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion to finance Donald Trump’s strict immigration crackdown. Notably, the lengthy session exposed deep Republican infighting over some of the president’s other controversial policy…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian pop sensation Shakira will perform the official FIFA World Cup song during the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City. Shakira and Burna will debut the official anthem, Dai Dai, on stage at Estadio…
The FCT Police Command, has dismissed widespread reports over an alleged abduction incident said to have occurred at Phase 1 Primary School, Gbagalape, Nyaya, Abuja. The rumor which spread like wildfire in the FCT, sent panic to parents, teachers, students…
Amid growing insecurity in across the nation, the FCT is not left out as armed men have abducted four residents and killed a vigilante personnel in an attack on the Byazhin area of Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of the Federal…
Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun state, Asimiyu Ajibola has been hospitalised at the University of Osun Teaching Hospital following an attack by gunmen in Osogbo on Wednesday. In a statement on Thursday, state police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi said…
Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has vowed to unmask the politicians behind the school children abduction in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area. Igboho delivered the warning on Wednesday while addressing the new executive members…
First Lady Remi Tinubu has donated vehicles to women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in five states controlled by the opposition. The first lady announced the donation on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Tinubu Torchbearers (TTB), a…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved a special compensation for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by poor electricity supply arising from generation constraints on the national grid between February and March 2026. In a public notice posted on…
Close associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan have formally dismissed widespread reports about a possible 2027 presidential bid, adding that there is no indication that the former leader intends to return to the ballot. Jonathan’s associates also described reports linking…