Four residents of the Otobi-Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, have been killed in a midnight attack by suspected herdsmen. In the wee hours of Tuesday, specifically at about 12:00 a.m, the attackers—who were reportedly heavily armed—invaded…
Senator (Dr.) Akon Eyakenyi, the deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State, has refuted rumours that she sponsored a measure that is presently being considered by the state’s assembly. According to a statement released by her press secretary, Omen Bassey, the…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed the tragic loss of three of its chieftains in Kogi to the cold hand of death. The party chieftains are ;Alih Atabo, Onojah James Ignatius, and Jatto Onimisi Suleiman. On Monday, January…
Sylvanus Nwankwo, the minority leader and member of the Rivers State House of Assembly representing the Omuma state constituency, and his colleague Peter Abbey, who represents the Degema Constituency, have reversed course in the current scheme to remove Governor Siminalayi…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, reportedly ignored a greeting from the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, in Ibadan, the state capital. The scene took place on Monday at the Secretariat’s Grand Space behind the Oyo…
President Trump has described himself as the “Acting President of Venezuela,” igniting fresh round of controversy about his true intention for the oil-rich country. The US president made this declaration on his Truth social media platform. This comes just days…
Nigerian artistes dominated the just concluded 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held in Lagos on Sunday night, with major wins across categories. Rema led the evening with three awards: “Artiste of the Year,” “Best Male Artiste in Western Africa,”…
Lawyers representing popular Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie have officially written to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos regarding the passing of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death continue, the Lagos State Government has…
There was an exchange of gunfire between Nigerian troops and suspected terrorists in Obajana town, Kogi State, on Saturday night, as security forces intensified ongoing clearance operations in the area. Obajana Town is home to Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement…
The National Association of Resident Doctors has suspended resumption of its strike scheduled for Monday. The strike suspension, according to NARD, was conditional and would be discussed in its upcoming National Executive Council meeting, which is set to start on…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has vowed to use his authority to punish people who oppose him. Wike made the threat while pointing out that since power is not “dashed” as a gift, politicians fight for it.…
The National Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Mr Ogini Olaposi, has stated that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, will not be allowed to contest on its platform in the 2027 presidential election. This was revealed…
The United States government issued a strong warning on January 10, urging its citizens in Venezuela to leave the country immediately. Officials said the security situation remained fluid despite the resumption of international flights. The administration said in its statement…
No fewer than four persons have been reportedly murdered following an attack on Damala village in Woko district of Borgu LGA, Niger state by suspected bandits. The attack comes just seven days after gunmen attacked and killed at least 42…
The public has been cautioned by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) about a number of fraudulent social media accounts and internet URLs that purport to be the party’s official membership registration platform. Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary,…