Ex-Niger Delta Agitator Hails New Service Chiefs
Former Niger Delta militant leader, General Endurance Amagbein, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the appointment of new service chiefs, calling the move timely and necessary to tackle rising insecurity in Nigeria. In a statement from Abuja, Amagbein, also known as Adaka Boro the Second, expressed confidence in the Tinubu administration and optimism that the […]
Kanu Drops Defence Plan, Claims No Case Against Him
Detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn his plan to present witnesses in his ongoing terrorism trial. At the resumed hearing on Monday, Kanu told the Federal High Court in Abuja that after reviewing his case file, he found no valid charges against him and therefore saw no […]
NSCDC Arrests Four Suspected House Burglars in Kano
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have arrested four suspected vandals and house burglars notorious for breaking into homes across the state. The command’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, noting that the suspects were apprehended in Dambatta, Fagge, and Tarauni Local […]
Australian Women Sue Government Over Military Sexual Abuse
Women serving in Australia’s defence forces have filed a major class action lawsuit against the federal government, alleging decades of sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination within the military. The lawsuit, lodged in the Federal Court in Sydney, covers incidents that occurred between November 2003 and May 2025. It is being pursued on an opt-out basis, […]
Enugu Police Nab Three for Power Cable Theft
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three men Chukwu Kelvin (25), Kenechukwu Ude (25), and Uche Nwankwo (28) for allegedly vandalising high-voltage power cables in Aninri Local Government Area. Police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspects were intercepted by the Distress Response Squad on October 20, 2025, along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway. They […]
NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling via Snails, Bulbs, and Clothing
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered multiple drug smuggling attempts involving bizarre concealment methods, including frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and women’s clothing. The drugs, intended for shipment to the US, UK, and Democratic Republic of Congo, were intercepted at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a Lagos courier firm. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi […]
Lagos Promises Compensation for Demolitions with Valid Permits
The Lagos State Government has assured property owners that those with valid planning permits will be fairly compensated if their buildings are demolished due to road construction. Speaking at a public awareness event, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, emphasized the importance of obtaining proper permits to avoid losses. He urged […]
Otti Warns Against Election Rigging in Abia 2027
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has issued a strong warning to political actors planning to rig the 2027 governorship election, stating that only the will of God and the people will determine the outcome. Speaking during the October edition of Alex Otti Speaks to Abians at the Government House in Umuahia, the governor said he […]
Kebbi Denies Hiring Chinese Security Firm
The Kebbi State Government has dismissed reports alleging it contracted a Chinese security firm, G-Safety, to assist in addressing banditry and criminal activity in the state. In a statement released Friday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, labeled the reports circulating on social media and some news platforms as “false, misleading, and […]
National Assembly Proposes Moving 2026 Elections to November
The National Assembly has proposed moving Nigeria’s 2026 general elections from the usual February timeline to November 2026 six months earlier than scheduled. This proposal is part of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, unveiled during a joint public hearing by the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Matters in Abuja. The new bill seeks […]
