The Niger State Government has introduced a policy requiring religious preachers to submit their sermons for approval before delivering them publicly. Governor Umar Bago confirmed the new measure during an interview on... Read more »
Bandit kingpin Ado Allero on Sunday expressed optimism that peace will be restored in Katsina State and beyond following a dialogue meeting held in Faskari Local Government Area. The parley, described as... Read more »
Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial Zone, Senator Dr Tony Nwoye has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of a major road in the zone, decrying its dilapidated state. The senator who led some stakeholders... Read more »
Residents of Faransi village in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State were thrown into shock when a member of the civilian Joint Task Force, popularly known as Yansakai, allegedly opened... Read more »
Activities marking the end of emergency rule in Rivers State commenced today, Sunday, September 14, with an inter-denominational thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf, Port Harcourt. The service was attended... Read more »
Nigerian businessman and socialite, Isaac Fayose, has stirred reactions on social media after openly declaring his intention to rally Nigerians in gifting controversial activist and influencer, Verydarkman, a brand-new Hummer truck. Taking... Read more »
Security operatives in Kurna area of Kano metropolis on Saturday arrested a group of suspected thugs who allegedly disguised as women to carry out targeted attacks. Akelicious learnt that the thugs were... Read more »
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, says 80 per cent of convicts in correctional facilities in the state were apprehended by its operatives. Mr Adetunji Adeleye, State Commander of the... Read more »
The Enugu State Branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria has announced the resumption of its suspended industrial action over the non-payment of the Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure and other salary... Read more »
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 17, comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, Mr Ajani Omolabi, says the police are now civil in their relationship with people to ensure proficiency in modern policing.... Read more »
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Mubarak Bello, for unlawful possession of a firearm and impersonation as an officer with the ‘AD Asst’ rank in the force. The... Read more »
The Federal Government has said it is working to expand the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme to 50 million primary school pupils in 2026. Aderemi Adebowale, National Programme Manager, National Social Investment... Read more »
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rebuffed alleged bribery overtures and propaganda campaigns mounted by the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Mr. Sijibomi Ogundele, and his team,... Read more »
Lagos, September 13, 2025 – The political landscape of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency has taken a new turn with the formal defection of Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, to the... Read more »
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, says Nigeria has not been fortunate with quality leaders for a long time. He said the country has been having leaders he described as lousy for... Read more »
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unblocked human rights lawyer Festus Ogun on X (formerly Twitter) after a meeting at Lagos House, Marina, on Friday. Ogun, who had earlier accused the... Read more »
A road accident at New Garage, inward Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has claimed the life of one person, while nine others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road... Read more »
The management of Ossiomo Power Plant in Benin, Edo State, on Saturday, denied recent allegations questioning payments to its Chinese partner, Jiangsu Communication Clean Energy Technology Company, stating that over ₦2 billion... Read more »
Hundreds of youths from Isanlu-Isin, Oke-Onigbin, and Edidi communities in Kwara South on Saturday blocked the Ilorin-Omu-Aran-Kabba Highway to protest the rising cases of kidnappings in their areas. The youths, who carried... Read more »
There were indications that the EFCC might also seek a court order to seize the funds in Ogundele’s personal and company’s accounts, which had earlier been frozen. The Economic and Financial Crimes... Read more »