The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects during a coordinated raid on identified drug hotspots in Jos, the state capital. The operation targeted areas around Old Airport Junction and Fwavei Junction, which police described as well-known centres for the sale and distribution of illegal drugs. According…

Yiaga Africa has expressed concern regarding the low voter turnout for the Ekiti governorship election that took place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The election monitoring organization indicated that its preliminary estimates suggest that the turnout for this election ranged from 34.0% to 38.1%, based on data it gathere…

At least three countries have been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. The three countries are Tunisia, Haiti and Turkey. Tunisia became the latest country to be mathematically eliminated from the World Cup. This follows a 4-0 defeat to Japan in Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, earlier today. The result…

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits on Friday, invaded the Dyan community in Rim Village of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a 32-year-old pregnant woman, Mrs Happiness Pam, and a 24-year-old man identified as Daniel Luka. National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM,…

…of a resident identified as Sule Mai Goge. The attackers also abducted one Alhaji Yusuf Bazamfare during the operation. Confirming the incident in a statement issued early Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police had ordered the immediate deployment of additional securi…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and BAT Nigeria (BATN) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat cultism, violent

The Kogi State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement exercise targeting vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced, or no

The Kogi State Government has announced sweeping security measures in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, including a ban on commercial motorcycle

The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has thrown its weight behind the House of Representatives Minority Caucus’

…favour of individuals perceived to have acquired political influence through financial muscle. “The merchandising of party tickets from the House of Assembly to Governorship and the preference for the highest bidders over committed party faithful have continued to generate resentment, division, and internal conflicts w…

…you, prosecute you and destroy your ill-gotten exhibits in the full glare of the public just as we are doing here today," he said. Speaking, the Imo NDLEA Commander, Mr Chinonye Nnyigide, said that the items were recovered by vibrant and pragmatic officers and men of the command. He added that the officers carried out…

…Oyo State erupted in celebration following the reported release of a family abducted by suspected kidnappers, hours after Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding their freedom. The victims, said to include a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released after…

…(GTCO) - down 15.01% to N115.55 NEM Insurance (NEM) - down 14.71% to N29.00 Sovereign Trust Insurance (SOVRENINS) - down 13.94% to N2.16 Sectoral performance: All sectoral indices closed the week lower, with the NGX Sovereign Bond Index the sole exception, ending flat. The breadth of the decline underscores the systemi…

Electricity: The megawatt promises that rarely pan out No issue better illustrates the distance between campaign promises and governance outcomes in Nigeria than electricity. The figures promised from the podium and the figures recorded on the national grid have, across every election cycle, remained far apart. In 2019…

…not expect any major shift in the current realignment of political forces, precisely because history is about to repeat itself. You would recall that in 2023, the opposition split into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and Nyesom Wike's G5. As a result, the British B…

Describing the report as the handiwork of "heartless people," the management accused those behind the claim of attempting to disrespect a living legend and create unnecessary confusion. The organisation also warned social media users and content creators against spreading unverified information, urging the public to ve…

…mistaken for having nothing meaningful to say. "Truth be say, I get response but I no just know where to start from, hence the silence and withdrawal," she wrote. Her statement suggests that her decision to stay away from public exchanges over the past two years has been more about restraint and reflection than an inab…

…democratic progress since the return to civilian rule in 1999. The country has sustained uninterrupted democratic governance for over two decades, witnessed multiple elections, experienced peaceful transfers of power between ruling and opposition parties, and maintained a relatively vibrant civil society and media envi…

…her societal perception and her journey. AS an entrepreneur, how would you describe the business climate in Nigeria today? Nigeria's business environment today is indeed a high-risk, high-reward. The reality on the ground is that entrepreneurs are dealing with increasing cost pressure. The removal of fuel subsidy signi…

…in moments of stress, worry, and anxiety. We looked at how these experiences are not just emotional reactions, but also biological responses shaped by how the brain perceives threat and demand. But understanding what is happening inside the brain is only part of the picture. The more important question is what happens…

…in the second half to help his country secure a place in the Round of 32. Fae was frustrated that they couldn’t hold on to their lead in the game. “It’s more frustration that we’re feeling after this defeat, because we were able to open the score against this strong German side,” Fae told reporters. World Cup 2026: Fae…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Nwoku Olaka Johnson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the bye-election for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District held on Saturday. The announcement of result took place at the INEC collation centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area b…

…Congress (APC) has retained the Zuru State Constituency seat in the Kebbi State House of Assembly following the victory of its candidate, Rabiu Garba Aiki, in Saturday's bye-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Aiki winner of the poll after the conclusion of collation at the Zuru coll…

…by Christopher Tanimu, the youths expressed concern that the alleged activities are causing fear, financial losses, and distress among residents, particularly vulnerable members of the community. They appealed to the state government to launch an urgent investigation into the matter and take necessary measures to prote…