NCoS denies illegal detention of Patience Jonathan’s ex-staff
The Nigerian Correctional Service, Bayelsa State Command, has denied reports that 15 former domestic staff of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, are being held illegally at the Okaka Custodial Centre.…
NDLEA arrests grandfather, siblings for drugs
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 75-year-old grandfather, Nna Felix, and two brothers, John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, in separate drug trafficking…
NDLEA uncovers cocaine hidden inside suitcase walls
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted cocaine hidden inside the walls of several suitcases. NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed…
US To Revoke All Visas For South Sudanese Passport Holders
Washington is revoking all visas for South Sudanese passport holders and blocking new arrivals, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday, complaining the African nation is not accepting its…
45 Die In Abuja, Ogun Multiple Auto Crashes
No fewer than 45 people were killed while several others were injured in multiple auto crashes in the FCT and Ogun State yesterday. In the FCT, 20 people were…
Carpenter electrocuted while roofing building in Anambra
A yet-to-be-identified carpenter has been electrocuted at a construction site in Amawbia, the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on…
Reject $1.08bn World Bank loan, probe missing N233bn in NBET, other funds, SERAP tells Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan and instead direct the Attorney General of the Federation…
Nigeria imports N11.8bn apples — Report
Latest data by the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that Nigeria imported N11.8bn worth of apples in the fourth quarter of 2024. This is as the prices of apple…
IG invites Emir Sanusi over violent Kano Sallah incident
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for questioning in connection with a violent incident that occurred during the…
Ex-Nigerian First Lady’s Aides Continue to Languish In Prison Over Alleged Jewelry Theft
Some former domestic workers of ex-first lady Patience Jonathan, reportedly held at the Okaka Custodial Centre in Bayelsa state, have decried their alleged maltreatment and delayed trial. According to…
Police disown, arrest man threatening reprisal over Edo killings
The Kaduna State Police Command has disowned an impostor, Hadaina Hussaini (Dan-taki), who was spotted wearing a police uniform and making inciting comments on social media. Recall that Hadaina…
Anambra court orders continued detention of three native doctors
An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has ordered the continued detention of three native doctors accused of preparing charms for clients. The suspects are to remain at…
Gunmen kill two in Benue highway attack
Gunmen ambushed an 18-seater bus belonging to the Benue State Transport Company, popularly known as Benue Links, on Thursday night, killing the driver and a front-seat passenger while abducting…
IN THE NEWS: Court stops Natasha, Akpabio from media interviews
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, restrained the senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) and Senate President Godswill Akpabio from granting media interviews while the suit…