No fewer that five people have sustained injuries on Thursday after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated along the Takalafiya-Gadar Zaima road in Bukkuyum LGA of Zamfara state. The explosion happened at around 11:30 a.m., according to Zagazola Makama, a…
In fresh global data released in January 2026, the strength of the Nigerian passport has recorded a notable rise, moving to 89th place out of 199 countries in the Henley Passport Index. This annual ranking, widely respected by governments and…
Plateau State Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, Who Saved 262 Christians Dies at 90 The Plateau State imam, Abubakar Abdullahi, widely known for protecting 262 Christians during violent communal clashes in Plateau State, has been confirmed dead. The respected cleric, who was…
Emefiele trial EFCC pressure allegations Join our WhatsApp community The ongoing legal battle involving the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, took a very dramatic turn this week at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja. For…
Dr. Ibrahim Tahir, a medical professional who was kidnapped in Edo state, has been rescued after his family paid his kidnappers N50 million in ransom. According to reports , Tahir and his younger brother were abducted on January 2, 2026,…
The Lagos State Government has revealed that at least 133 human lives and N19.72 billion worth of property were lost to various fire incidents in 2025. This is a terrible rise from 2024, when fire accidents in Lagos claimed 91…
Over ten terrorists linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) are said to have been killed by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) air strikes in coordinated attacks around the Timbuktu Triangle and other areas of Borno and Yobe states.…
No fewer than 22 people have been reported dead on Wednesday, January 14, after a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, triggering a derailment and fire that left dozens injured and disrupted rail services across the…
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 authorities of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, has officially debunked reports of a fire incident on its campus, describing the claim as false and a product of “depraved, artificial intelligence–generated misinformation.” Additionally, Babcock university denied allegations that it had…
A lifeless body of a woman identified as Princess Ochigo, a staff member of the High Court, has been reportedly found by the roadside in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. An identity card discovered on the deceased’s body was used to…
Oyo State Suspends the Sobaloju of Ofiki Over Illegal Mining Allegations and Issuance of Consent Letters without Authorizations Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, the Sobaloju of Ofiki in Oyo State, has just been suspended by the State Government over illegal mining…
Bandits have reportedly launched another series of deadly attacks on several communities in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing and injuring residents, and abducting many more. Security analyst and crisis journalist Bakatsine announced the development on Tuesday via…
Ex-Lagos Education Director Jailed for N48.9 Million Access Bank Fraud Join our WhatsApp group An Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a former Lagos State Education Director, Olawale Faleti, to two years and five months in prison…
