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FMC Abuja Under Investigation Over Viral Video of Alleged Patient Neglect

The Federal Government has launched an investigation into a viral video showing alleged neglect of accident victims at the Emergency Unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. LIB had shared... Read more »
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Woman Arrested for Pouring Acid on Ex-Boyfriend in Accra

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command in Ghana has confirmed the arrest of 30-year-old Mavis Nkrumah for allegedly pouring acid on her ex-boyfriend, Gideon Frimpong, during a confrontation over their breakup. Police... Read more »
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Sealing embassies for ground rent violates Vienna convention – Falana

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against any plan to seal off embassies and foreign missions in... Read more »
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Retired Major Dies After Paying N10m Ransom

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the death of a retired Army Major, Joe Ajayi, in the hands of his abductors after the payment of N10 million ransom by his family... Read more »
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Governor Abiodun Gives Go-Ahead for Ibara GRA Fencing Project

Determined to ensure adequate security for the residents of Ibara GRA Regeneration Scheme, the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of a ring-fenced perimeter and installation of a gating... Read more »
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Tensions Rise as Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Boat, Detains Activists

A Gaza-bound aid boat reached Israel’s Ashdod port on Monday after being intercepted by Israeli forces, preventing the dozen activists on board, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, from reaching the blockaded Palestinian... Read more »
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Hajj 2025 Comes to a Close: Saudi Arabia Begins Planning for 2026

The 2025 Hajj exercise formally came to an end today as pilgrims completed the ritual of stoning at the three Jamarat in Mina and left the Tent City for Makkah to perform... Read more »
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French National Found Dead in Makurdi Hotel, Probe Underway

Benue State Police Command has begun investigation into the death of a French national, identified as Pietier Gilles who suddenly died in a hotel in Gboko. Gilles, who is said to be... Read more »
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Russia Intensifies Aerial Attacks on Ukraine with 479 Drones

Moscow fired a record 479 drones at Ukraine, including on the western region of Rivne that has been largely spared from attacks, Kyiv said Monday, also claiming an attack on a Russian... Read more »
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Wike Inspects ICC Renovation, Announces Inauguration Date

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has stated that operational use of the newly renovated Abuja International Conference Centre will commence after the inauguration, scheduled for the 10th of June, 2025. The Minister... Read more »
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Lagos PDP Chieftains Defect to APC in Major Blow

The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, on Monday formally received some members of the State Executive Council (SEC) of the Lagos State chapter... Read more »
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Obi Faults Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Removal, Says It Should Have Been Gradual

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said that he would have removed the petrol subsidy and floated the naira if elected president, but would have done... Read more »
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“We Won’t Participate in Any Festival Until Our Lands Are Returned and the Vacant Stool Is Rightfully Filled — Ondo Youths Declare”

Palpable tension has continued to grip residents of Ode-Irele, in Irele Local Government area of Ondo State, following widespread concern over the unresolved issues surrounding the vacant Olofun stool and the escalating... Read more »
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Maryam Abacha denies reports of stolen funds abroad

Maryam Abacha, widow of Nigeria’s former military ruler General Sani Abacha, recently spoke out against long-held accusations that her late husband took billions of dollars from public funds and kept them in... Read more »
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Benue LG Bans Scrap Iron Trade Over Security Concerns

The Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State has banned all scrap iron trading immediately across the entire council. This decision comes as a response to the increasing insecurity in the... Read more »
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Gowon’s civil war claims ‘false, deceptive’ — IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra has faulted the recent statement on the Nigerian Civil War, credited to a former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, describing his remarks as a “provocative, insensitive,... Read more »
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Buratai Denies Reports of Boko Haram Attack on His Convoy

Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has denied reports that his convoy was attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. The claim was made during a live interview on Sunday,... Read more »
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Unacceptable – Ohanaeze rejects explanation on summon of LG chairman, demands CP’s removal

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has described as unacceptable the explanation offered by the Enugu State Police Command on the reason for inviting the chairman of Uzo-Uwani local... Read more »
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MD Demands N500m Compensation for Alleged Public Humiliation

The Managing Director, Cross River State Water Board Limited, Godwin Nyiam, has dragged the state’s Security Adviser, Major General Okoi Obono(retd), to court over alleged assault. Nyiam’s lawyer, E. E. Osim disclosed... Read more »
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Nigeria, Japan Partner to Boost Food Security with $110m Loan

In a bid to bolster Nigeria’s food security, the Federal Government has strengthened its collaborative initiative with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This partnership is aimed at supporting the country’s food... Read more »