Police confirm death of Inspector, 12 gunmen in fierce battle
In Benue State, Nigeria, a violent confrontation between law enforcement and armed assailants has resulted in the deaths of 12 gunmen and a police officer. The incident occurred in the…
UPDATED: Tinubu appoints board members for Nigerian Independent System Operator
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has recently appointed new board members for the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). The appointments are part of ongoing efforts to revamp the energy sector, which…
‘Assault on Democracy’: CSOs tackle Tinubu over suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all elected lawmakers in the state. This move…
Six dead, dozens injured in Abuja ghastly accident
A serious vehicular accident in Abuja has led to the death of six individuals and left dozens injured. The incident occurred on the Nyanya-Karu road and involved a total of…
Nigeria warns residents of meningitis outbreak amidst intense heat
The Nigerian government has issued a warning about a potential outbreak of meningitis as the country experiences intensified heat conditions. Meteorological authorities have identified specific states that may be more…
Rainstorm destroys Ogun school, kills student
A devastating rainstorm in Ogun State resulted in the tragic death of a student after it hit a local school. The severe weather event also left five other pupils, two…
UN official killed, five others injured as Israel continues Gaza bombardment
A United Nations official has been killed and five others injured as Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip continue. This incident forms part of ongoing violence in the region,…
Lagos, Kano account for 19.4 per cent as FG issues 117.3 million NINs
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) of Nigeria has reported that 117.3 million National Identification Numbers (NINs) have been issued across the country as of February 2025. This initiative is…
‘Why like-minded Nigerians must align to challenge status quo’
Buba Galadima, a leading figure in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has called for a coalition of like-minded Nigerians to challenge the current political landscape. Galadima, previously affiliated with…
Natasha: Constituents reject ‘sham’ recall process as Kogi REC dismisses rumour
Constituents of Kogi Central have raised concerns over an alleged scheme to initiate a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. There are reports indicating that this process is being presented…