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Obeagu Community Petitions IGP, Rejects PEIWA’s Request for Police Backing in Land Dispute

The people of Obeagu Awkunanaw in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State have petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, urging him to reject a request by officials... Read more »
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Younger Brother of Ayiri Emami Nabbed With Drugs Worth Billions, Authorities Reject Bribe Attempt

In a shocking development, the younger brother of prominent Niger Delta billionaire and politician, Ayiri Emami, has been arrested by government authorities for possession of illicit drugs reportedly worth several billions of... Read more »

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Only the Blind Can’t See Tinubu’s Progress in the FCT – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has slammed critics who insist the President Tinubu administration is underperforming, saying such people are “politically expired” and blind to ongoing progress. Speaking... Read more »
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Gombe Man Arrested for Possessing Fake $1,000

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Usman Kawu, for alleged criminal conspiracy and possession of counterfeit foreign currency. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Police... Read more »
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Niger Flood Victims Receive Food Items from CAN

The National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has donated food items to victims of the recent Mokwa flood disaster. Okoh visited the Niger State Government on Wednesday... Read more »
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Trending Picture Of El-Rufai And Peter Obi walking Together, Holding Hands

In a symbolic show of unity, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi were seen holding hands as they walked into the ADC Coalition Conference... Read more »
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Reps Ask FG to Increase Military Presence In Yobe State

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to increase military presence and patrols in Yobe State following recent ISWAP attacks. This followed a motion by Hon. Khadijat Buka highlighting... Read more »
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NSEMA Confirms Over 500 Lives Lost to Various Disasters in Niger State

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency has said that Emergency disasters claimed more than 500 lives between September 2024 and May 2025. The agency made this known on Wednesday while briefing journalists... Read more »
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Australia-Based Nigerian Doctor, Dr. Pedus Eweama, Nominated for National Diaspora Merit Award 2025

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has nominated renowned health policy expert and community leader, Dr. Pedus Chidiebere Eweama, for the prestigious National Diaspora Merit Award 2025. The recognition is part of... Read more »
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Gombe ranks fourth in digital tax administration

The Gombe State Government on Wednesday said it has reaffirmed its status as one of Nigeria’s most reform-driven subnational governments by emerging fourth nationwide in the latest national assessment of digital maturity... Read more »
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NAFDAC Cautions Against Using Bleaching Creams with Over 2% Hydroquinone

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has warned users of bleaching creams to desist from using products with excess hydroquinone to safeguard their health. NAFDAC Bauchi State Coordinator,... Read more »
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Again, VeryDarkMan Leads Protest in Abuja, “Where Is Nyesom Wike?”

Social media activist and outspoken critic, VeryDarkMan, has once again taken to the streets, this time in Abuja, to protest the worsening state of public education and unpaid workers in the Federal... Read more »
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Gombe Road Crash Claims Lives of Three Boys Brigade Members

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Gombe State has confirmed the death of three members of the Boys Brigade Nigeria in a car crash that occurred along the Gombe-Billiri Road on Tuesday.... Read more »
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Ethiopian Airlines Expands Lagos Operations with Second Daily Flight and Enhanced Benefits

Ethiopian Airlines has deepened its Lagos flight frequency expansion with the launch of a second daily Lagos–Addis Ababa service, carrying 147 passengers. The Boeing 737 Max aircraft landed at Murtala Muhammed International... Read more »
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Senate Okays Bitumen Development Commission Establishment

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed the bill for the establishment of the Bitumen Development Commission of Nigeria, in a major move aimed at diversifying the country’s economy and harnessing its vast... Read more »
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“Data is Nigeria’s New Oil,” Says President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has declared data as “the new oil,” emphasising its critical role in governance and Nigeria’s global standing. He announced a directive for all ministries, departments, and agencies to capture,... Read more »
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FMC Abuja’s Emergency Unit Gets New Head After Viral Video Outcry

The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has appointed Dr Timothy Samaila, a neurosurgeon, as the new Head of its Accident and Emergency Unit. The appointment follows the outcome of an investigation into a... Read more »
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Wike’s Meeting with Area Council Chairmen, NUT, and NANs to Address FCT School Strike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday meet with chairmen of FCT area councils, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, and the National Association of Nigerian Students to... Read more »
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NPHCDA Reveals Nigeria Needs $1 Billion to Sustain Immunization Progress

Nigeria requires one billion dollars over the next five years to sustain immunisation gains. The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina, made this known at... Read more »
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Gov Nwifuru Reacts to Ebonyi Killings, Calls for Swift Investigation

Governor Francis Nwifuru has condemned the killing of Ebonyi indigenes in Ogboji community, in the Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State and called for urgent probe into the circumstances surrounding... Read more »