Northern elders give Edo, FG 14-day ultimatum to prosecute killers of hunters
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Edo and federal governments to prosecute the killers of travelling hunters intercepted by members of a vigilante…
14 year-old Benue student commits suicide over pregnancy
A 14-year-old Secondary School Student identified as Agnes Ayo in Egba, Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State has reportedly committed suicide. The deceased allegedly took her own…
Did Nigeria fail to play at the World Cup during Buhari’s time as President?
Claim An X user, @Nsukka_okpa claimed that Nigeria failed to play at the World Cup during Muhammadu Buhari’s time as President Verdict This claim is FALSE. Checks showed that the Nigerian Super Eagles…
Man beats guard to death at Rivers eatery
A security guard and father of three, identified as Ifeanyi Ani, was allegedly beaten to death by a customer at a popular eatery in Rumukrushi in Obio Akpor Local…
Myanmar Quake Toll Passes 1,000 As Rescuers Dig For Survivors
The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search…
Tinubu signs Investment and Security bill into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the investment and securities bill (ISB) 2025 into law to strengthen the legal framework of the Nigerian capital market and enhance investor protection. The…
World Bank’s $250m water projects in Rivers, Ekiti, Bauchi failed –Report
The $250 million World Bank’s Third National Urban Water Sector Reform Project (NUWRSP3) meant to provide access to potable water to communities in some states across Nigeria has failed…
Killing of travelers in Edo: We have arrested 14 suspects – Police
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest of 14 suspects in connection with the mob killing of travelers along the Uromi-Obajana Road in Edo State. In a…
Mother, daughter, jailed six months each for stealing ponmo, stock fish, dried meat
A Magistrates’ Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State yesterday sentenced a mother, Falilatu Amidu, and her daughter, Ayisatu, to six months imprisonment each for stealing dry ponmo, stock fish and…
Gunmen invade Kogi community, abduct timber contractor, 5 others
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers reportedly invaded Ayetoro-Kiri community in Bunu district of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State, abducting a timber contractor, Enoch Johnson and five other residents.…
10 mourners murdered in Plateau community
Gunmen have reportedly launched a deadly attack on mourners in Ruwi community, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State and killed ten persons. The mourners were said to have…
Without proof, Edo mob accuses Northern travelers of kidnapping — then burn them to death
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the mob attack and killing of some travellers accused of kidnapping in the state. It was gathered that some hunters who…