TRENDING VIDEO: “Let it not happen again“ — Women affairs minister furious over non impactful expensive programs

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, minister of women affairs, has cautioned officials of the ministry against organising events without her knowledge. The minister is seen in a viral video speaking at an event…

DSS blames arrest of journalist on mistaken identity

The Department of State Services has returned the seized passport of award-winning investigative journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka. Soyinka, who was accompanied to the DSS’ office in Ikoyi, Lagos by Human Rights…

Court freezes 13 bank accounts linked to suspected terrorist

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday issued an order to freeze 13 bank accounts linked to a suspected terrorist, Henry Okocha. Justice Peter Lifu issued the order…

Nigerians Paid ₦1.04bn As Ransom To Kidnappers In One Year — Report

Nigerians paid ₦1.04bn as ransom to kidnappers in one year, a new report by SBM Intelligence has shown. The security intel gathering firm between July 2023 and June 2024, the…

BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Ododo as Kogi governor

The Court has affirmed the victory of Ahmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last governorship election held in Kogi State on November 11, 2023. In…

Soldiers Accused Of Killing 3 Persons, 100 Cows In Kaduna Market

Villagers in Sabon Birnin, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State have accused soldiers of killing three persons and over 100 cows during an incident at a local cattle market…

Report says over 1,400 protesters still detained in Police custody

There are over 1,400 protesters, Nigerian youths who participated in the 10-day #Endbadgovernance protests, languishing in Police custody across the country, Vanguard reports. “Many of the protesters in Abuja are…

EXTRA: My life transformed after meeting Tinubu 1998 – Egbetokun

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, said President Bola Tinubu made a significant impact in his life and career. Egbetokun said he met Tinubu in 1998, and his…

Iran behind cyber attack on Trump campaign — US security agencies

US security agencies have confirmed that Iran was responsible for a recent cyberattack targeting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In a joint statement released on Monday, the Office of the Director…

Policeman killed in Anambra attack

Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint beside the Nnobi Police Station, at Nnobi/Nkpor Road in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The latest attack is coming less than…

First time in 19 months, Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 33.4%

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s inflation rate declined to 33.40 percent in July, below the 34.19 percent reported in June. This is the first decline in 19…

EFCC’s X account not hacked – spokesman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Crime Commission has denied its X account (formerly Twitter) had been hacked. There are speculations that suspected internet fraudsters who threatened to wage cyber warfare…

Rivers Crisis: Amaewhule-Led Assembly Shuts Down Expenditures By Gov Fubara

  The Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly has shut down all expenditures of the Rivers State governor until Governor Siminalayi Fubara presents his budget before the House.   This follows…

Opposition Federal Lawmakers G60 Celebrate Supreme Court Judgement On LG Financial Autonomy

  Say its victory for democracy ..appreciates FG commitment to LG autonomy Members of the House of Representatives belonging to the group known as the G60 opposition lawmakers have hailed…

12 more institutions onboarded for student loan- NELFUND

  The management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Wednesday said 12 state government-owned tertiary institutions have been onboarded to the student loan application pool. A statement signed by…