Natasha files petition to disbar senate ethics committee chairman

  The suspended senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a petition to disbar the chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petition, Senator Nedamwem Imasuen, and have…

BREAKING: Labour Threatens Action If Rivers Emergency Rule Is Not Reversed

  The Organised Labour has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, warning that it may be forced to take decisive action that could disrupt…

Rivers head of service resigns as sole administrator appoints new SSG

  The Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, has resigned his appointment. The resignation of the HoS, who served under the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara was…

DAILIES TOP STORIES: Nigerians spend N509b on electricity in three months amid poor performance 

  Tuesday 25 March 2025 Dangote refinery, others may import $1.4bn crude monthly Wike camp dismisses Atiku coalition, woos PDP bigwigs Obasanjo, Kukah, others allege Nigeria’s democracy failing Power generators…

Overstaying visa could lead to permanent ban, US warns Nigerians

  The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travelers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, emphasising that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering…

NAFDAC warns of fake contraceptive injection in Kano, Bauchi, Niger

  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised an alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Noristerat Injection 200mg in Nigeria. The agency disclosed that the…

UPDATE: Five inmates recaptured after Kogi prison break

  The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed the recapture of five out of 12 inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, following a security…

Three police officers extort ₦150,000 from content creator

  The Police Command in Lagos State has detained three officers for allegedly extorting ₦150,000 from a content creator in the Isheri area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP…

Obi slams disregard for S’Court judgment in Rivers fund allocation

  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the ongoing political developments in Rivers State, describing them as an “aberration” and a violation of Nigeria’s constitutional…

EXTRA: ‘I have no links to militants,’ says Fubara

  Suspended Rvers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied any links to militant groups, warning against attempts to incite violence or economic sabotage in his name. Fubara made this known…

NDLEA arrests Indian woman with ’72 parcels of heroin’ at Kano airport

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives intercepted 72 parcels of heroin concealed in chocolate wraps at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. According…

IG warns policemen against unlawful, prolonged detention

  The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has warned officers of the Nigeria Police Force against unlawful and prolonged detentions. He stressed that any officer found violating constitutional provisions on…

Policeman kills one, injures two in Calabar

  A Police Inspector, identified as Effiong Bassey, went on a rampage in Calabar, Cross River State, on Sunday morning, killing a 41-year-old civilian, Mrs. Ijoema Obot, and injuring two…

SERAP sues Tinubu over Fubara, deputy, lawmakers’ suspension

  The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has taken President Bola Tinubu to court over what it calls the “unlawful suspension” of the Rivers State Governor, his deputy, and House…

Pope leaves hospital after five weeks

  Pope Francis was discharged from hospital Sunday after more than five weeks being treated for pneumonia, waving to crowds gathered and thanking everyone for their support before heading for…