As terrorists gradually take over Nigeria…, by Adekunle Adekoya
What initially began as isolated incidents after the death of Mohammed Yusuf, the late founder of Boko Haram after his death in July 2009 later balooned into full-scale insurgency with…
Anambra woman arrested for using hot iron on house help over phone use
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a housewife, Mrs. Edeh Osinachi, for allegedly using a hot iron to punish her 17-year-old house help for making a…
FG seeks stronger gas-to-power linkages to boost electricity supply
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s gas-to-power value chain as a key strategy to expand electricity supply, drive industrial growth, and reduce…
Lagos to close Apongbon Bridge for six weeks for repairs, issues travel advisory
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works, has announced plans to commence repair works on the failed asphalt sections of the ramp/service…
Nigeria, France deepen defence ties to strengthen national, regional security
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s security through international cooperation, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday met with…
Gunmen abduct family of 9 in Edo, as police arrest 2 suspected kidnappers
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — GUNMEN suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted nine family members, including a nursing mother and five other children in Edo State. This came…
Bode George tackles Senate for rejecting electronic transmission of results
By Dapo Akinrefon Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, has faulted the Senate for shooting down the electronic transmission of results for the…
Alison-Madueke trial: Prosecutors hint of tracing wider financial trail of benefits
The corruption trial of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, continued, yesterday, in London court, as prosecutors said they were tracing what they described as a wider financial trail of benefits…
Tinubu’s proposals: Will reviewing Appeal Court, High Court Acts speed up justice?
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— In November 2022, the then Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, declared Nigerians, especially the political class, as the most litigious people on earth.…
Telecom subscriptions hit 179.6m as teledensity rises to 82.9% — NCC
By Juliet Umeh The latest data from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has shown that Nigeria’s telecommunications industry recorded fresh growth in December 2025, as total active subscriptions increased to…