Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo assured shop owners affected by the fire at the police station in Ekpoma that the state government would rebuild the destroyed businesses. The governor made this pledge during a visit to the police station to assess the damage. The shops had been built by the Police Women's Association (POWA). In a statement released Tuesday by his chief of staff, Okpebholo promised a swift government […]
Armed men, believed to be cattle herders, have once again attacked the community of Otobi-Akpa in the Otukpo district of Benue State, killing at least four residents in a nighttime raid. The attackers, who appeared to be heavily armed, stormed the community around midnight on Tuesday, opening fire indiscriminately and forcing residents to flee. Honorary Ochi Ayedu, Eje Uzu, Alinko, and Achibi were killed in the hours-long attack. At the […]
The incessant industrial actions in Nigeria’s health sector have become a major source of concern to many citizens, as they are increasingly viewed as a recurring strategy to draw the attention of the Federal Government, with little or no lasting solution in sight. One of the unresolved disputes is the strike embarked upon by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), which commenced on November 15, 2025. The industrial action is […]
The Rivers State Police Command has invited a former Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, for questioning in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The invitation follows the emergence of a leaked phone conversation reportedly linked to an ongoing police investigation into the alleged assassination plan. Law enforcement sources confirmed that Danagogo was asked to appear before the […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a comprehensive investigation into alleged misconduct involving players, team officials, and other accredited individuals during two high-profile quarter-final matches at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 tournament. The investigation concerns incidents that reportedly occurred during and after the quarter-final encounters between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria. The matches, which were played over the weekend, were […]
No fewer than 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have indicated interest in contesting the stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland. The disclosure was made by the Olori Ebi of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, at the commencement of the ruling house’s nomination meeting held at the Bisi Rodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode. Owoyemi, who is also known as Otunba Jadiara, said the nomination process […]
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has issued a formal legal notice against Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, alleging medical negligence and professional misconduct in connection with the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi Adichie-Esege. The development comes amid heightened public concern, prompting Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to order an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. In a legal notice dated January 10, 2026, issued by […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has proposed spending of over 3.2 billion naira for cleaning and disinfection services, food, and fuel costs for the 2026 fiscal year. These planned expenditures are included in the 2026 budget, which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented to the National Assembly on December 19. According to budget documents from the Federal Budget Office, the anti-corruption agency has allocated 278.6 million naira for cleaning […]
Saudi Airlines is facing heavy criticism after hundreds of passengers bound for Kano were stranded for nearly 48 hours at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The situation has led to escalating tensions and security concerns. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed that the plane was diverted to Abuja due to adverse weather conditions in Kano, but sharply criticized the airline for failing to make necessary arrangements for the passengers' […]
The coordinator of the global Esan community, Aigbokhan Oseremen, attributed the increasing insecurity in parts of Edo State to the activities of suspected criminals operating from forest camps. In an interview with Channels Television's "The Morning Brief," Oseremen explained that the current security problems did not arise suddenly but are the result of a gradual development. He claimed that some herders, whom he identified as Fulani, had left the village […]
