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Death Toll Rises In Plateau, Lawmaker Urges State Police Deployment

A member of the House of Representatives, Dachung Bagos, has condemned the killing of 12 people in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State by suspected herders. The attack, which occurred on... Read more »
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From N1.2bn To N5bn: Bayelsa IGR Jumps In Just 3 Months

Bayelsa State government has announced a surge in its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), growing from N1.2 billion to over N5 billion within three months. The commissioner for information, orientation and strategy, Mrs.... Read more »
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Infrastructure And Healthcare Gets Boost As Fintiri Approves N14bn Budget Amendment

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved N14 billion amendment to the 2025 budget for key infrastructure in the state. The amendment aims to fund priority projects in infrastructure, education,... Read more »
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Navy Foils Oil Theft Operation, Seizes 400,000 liters Of Stolen Crude In Delta

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were... Read more »
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N10bn NDDC Fund To Support Niger Delta Entrepreneurs

The Niger Delta Development Commission has released the sum of N10bn to the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture to kick start its entrepreneur’s development program. The Commission... Read more »
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Electricity Demands Skyrocket By 4.3% In 2024,According to IEA

The International Energy Agency has reported a sharp increase in global electricity demand, which surged by 4.3% in 2024, marking a significant rise from the 2.5% growth recorded in 2023. The newly... Read more »
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Plateau Violence Escalates: Death Toll 52 In Latest Attacks

Death toll in a coordinated gunmen attacks on some communities in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State has risen to 52. This followed the recovery of additional 40 corpses of victims... Read more »
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US Tariffs Threatens Global Economic Stability, Says IMF

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said new US tariffs “clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook” and urged Washington to work with its trade partners. The statement was the... Read more »
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Taraba Police Rescue Kidnapped Israeli Citizen, Hunters In Daring Operation

The Taraba State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and local hunters, said it has successfully rescued an Israeli national from kidnappers. A statement issued to journalists in Jalingo on Friday... Read more »
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Pope Francis Health Continues To Improve, Sunday Appearance Expected

Pope Francis is showing “slight improvements” as he recovers from life-threatening pneumonia, the Vatican said Friday, hinting that the 88-year-old pontiff could appear this weekend for the Angelus prayer. The head of... Read more »
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Reports Reveal Alarming Trend:56% Of Cyberattacks Exploit Legitimate User Credentials

More than half of cyberattacks in 2024 bypassed traditional security defenses by using legitimate login credentials, rather than exploiting system vulnerabilities, a newly released 2025 Sophos Active Adversary Report revealed. The report,... Read more »
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Anambra Sees Significant Birth Rate: 102,643 Deliveries In 18 Months

The Anambra Government said it recorded 102,643 deliveries and 343 Cesarean Sections (CS) in 18 months since the introduction of its free antenatal care and delivery policy. Dr Afam Obidike, state Commissioner... Read more »
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Israel Launches Deadly Strike In Lebanon Killing Hamas Commander

Israel killed a commander of Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday in a pre-dawn strike in the Lebanese port city of Sidon that also killed his adult son and daughter. Lebanese Prime... Read more »
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Forbes Unveils 6 Nigerian Billionaires In Exclusive List Of Black Billionaires Worldwide

Despite the growing number of billionaires worldwide, Black billionaires remain a rarity, making up just 0.8% of the world’s wealthiest individuals, according to Forbes’ 2025 World’s Billionaires list. Out of the 3,028... Read more »
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Alaafin Of Oyo Emphasize The Importance Of Unity, Moderation In Messages To Subject

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade on Friday urged both the indigenes and residents of the ancient city to celebrate with moderation. He reminded them that beating the drums of vendetta,... Read more »
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FCMB Records Significant Growth

First City Monument Bank recorded a Profit Before Tax of N111.9 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. This was confirmed in a corporate statement released through the Nigerian Exchange... Read more »
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Corruption Epidemic: ICPC Reveals 60% Of LGA Cases Tied To Healthcare Infrastructure Funds

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu has revealed that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the Commission at the local... Read more »
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Amosun Polytechnic Left To Rot: Ogun Youths Demands Actions

Youths of Ipokia of Ipokia Local Government have cried out over Governor Dapo Abiodun’s abandonment of the new Ogun State Polytechnic created in Ipokia town by his predecessor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun. The... Read more »
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Transcorp Hotels Energy Costs Jump 95.88% To N4.76bn Amid Rising Energy pricing

Transcorp Hotels’ energy cost has surged by 95.88 per cent from N2.43bn in 2023 to N4.76bn in 2024, according to the company’s 2024 annual report and financial statements. This rise in energy... Read more »
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Redefining Beauty And Purpose: Daystar Empowerment Program For Women

Daystar Christian Centre is set to host the highly anticipated Women of Destiny Conference (WoDC) 2025, a transformational gathering designed to empower women to embrace their true identity beyond societal definitions of... Read more »