Nnamdi Kanu Set to Appeal Life Imprisonment Verdict
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is preparing to challenge the life sentence handed down to him by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice…
FCTA Sets November 26 Deadline to Crack Down on Land and Rent Defaulters
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced it will start enforcement actions against property owners who have defaulted on Ground Rent payments, Land Use Conversion fees, and Right or…
Train Collision in Southern Czech Republic Leaves 57 Injured
A head-on collision between two passenger trains in southern Czech Republic left 57 people injured on Thursday, November 20, authorities confirmed. The accident occurred around 6:20 a.m. near Ceske Budejovice.…
Teacher and Wife Arrested in Cross River After 360 Bags of Marijuana Seized
Authorities in Cross River State have arrested a local teacher, Onun Ikoli, 52, and his wife, Itam Onun, following the discovery of 360 bags of marijuana weighing 4.706 tonnes at…
Federal High Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu on Terrorism Charges
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on two counts of engaging in acts of terrorism. Justice James Omotoso,…
Nnamdi Kanu Removed from Courtroom After Clashing with Judge Over Jurisdiction
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu was ordered out of the Federal High Court on Tuesday after a tense confrontation with Justice James Omotoso over the court’s authority to hear his case.…
Tragedy Strikes: 16 Prospective NYSC Members Feared Dead in Gombe-Bound Bus Crash
A horrific road accident has cast a pall of grief over Nigeria, after an 18-seater bus conveying prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was involved in a…
American Singer d4vd Named Suspect After Teen Found Dead in His Tesla
Authorities have identified American singer d4vd as a suspect after the body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was discovered in the trunk of his Tesla at an impound lot in…
Kano Fire Claims Lives of Parents and Two Children in Apartment Blaze
A tragic fire in Kundila, Layin Baba Impossible, Tarauni LGA, Kano State has claimed the lives of four family members, including a father, mother, and two young children. The incident…
Shettima Promises National Honour for Brigadier General Killed by ISWAP
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the federal government will honour the late Brigadier General Musa Uba and extend support to his family following his killing by terrorists in…
Zahra Buhari-Indimi Prays for Mother as Aisha Buhari Concludes Mourning for Late President
Aisha Buhari has officially concluded her 4 months and 10 days period of mourning (Iddah) following the death of her husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on July…
Nicki Minaj Calls for Global Action on Christian Persecution in Nigeria at UN Conference
American rapper Nicki Minaj delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, November 18, highlighting the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Speaking alongside U.S.…
President Tinubu Sends VP to Kebbi, Condoles Families Amid Schoolgirls’ Abduction and Soldiers’ Killing
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the recent kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing of soldiers in Borno, describing both incidents as “distressing and unacceptable.”…
Mentally Unstable Man Snatches Rifle, Kills Soldier at Lagos Checkpoint
A disturbing incident occurred today at a military checkpoint in Agbowa, along the Ikorodu Expressway in Lagos State, when a man suspected to be mentally unstable reportedly shot a soldier…
Northern Nigeria Hit by Wave of Kidnappings: 145 Missing in Four Days
Northern Nigeria is facing a renewed surge in mass kidnappings, with at least 145 people reported abducted over the past four days in Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states, raising fresh…
UNICAL Law Dean Sentenced to Five Years for Sexual Harassment
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), to five years imprisonment for…
Tinubu Orders Immediate Rescue of 25 Abducted Students in Kebbi
President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security and intelligence agencies to launch an urgent operation to rescue the 25 female students abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in the…
Court Fines Police N100m for Disrupting Osun Local Government Election
A Federal High Court in Osogbo has condemned the Nigeria Police Force for obstructing the February 22, 2025 local government election in Osun State, ordering the Inspector-General of Police and…
United Nigeria Airlines Removes VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof From Asaba–Lagos Flight After Onboard Altercation
United Nigeria Airlines on Monday handed over social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and entertainer Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, better known as Mr Jollof, to airport security…
Audit Report Sparks Outrage as CBN, Cardoso Pressed to Explain Missing N1.44tn
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is under mounting pressure to explain the whereabouts of N1.44 trillion in public funds flagged as unremitted or missing in the latest federal audit.…
Fiery Crash Triggers Hours-Long Traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Commuters were left stranded for hours on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday as a major accident caused severe gridlock in both directions. Traffic heading toward Mowe came to a near…
12-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling Into Domestic Well in Ilorin
Tragedy struck in Ilorin on Saturday, November 15, 2025, as a 12-year-old girl lost her life after falling into a domestic well while fetching water. The Kwara State Fire Service…
NDLEA Busts Notorious Drug Baron in Lagos, Seizes Cannabis and Foreign Cash
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Frank Chijioke Ibemesi, also known as Chisco Bee, a wanted drug lord who operated under the guise of a businessman and…
Ayo Fayose Shares Detailed Funeral Wishes at 65th Birthday Celebration
Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has publicly outlined how he wants his burial to be conducted, revealing his wishes in a video played during his 65th birthday celebration on…
Trump Threatens BBC with Multi-Billion-Dollar Lawsuit over Edited Speech
President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion, claiming the broadcaster misrepresented his words in a Panorama documentary. The segment, Trump…
Paystack Suspends Co-Founder Ezra Olubi as Old Misconduct Allegations Re-emerge
Paystack has suspended its Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following the resurgence of allegations linked to several old social media posts that resurfaced online earlier this week. The…
Lagos Government Launches Crackdown on Beggars in Public Spaces
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to clear major roads and public areas of beggars and individuals causing obstruction, in a move aimed at restoring order, improving safety, and…
IPOB Intensifies Global Push for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced an escalated international campaign to secure the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, amid ongoing legal battles and political tensions in Nigeria.…
Wike-Land Dispute: Military Officer Acted Within Rights, Says Sam Amadi
A naval officer involved in a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over access to a plot of land in Abuja acted properly, according to…
National Assembly Approves ₦1.15tn Domestic Loan to Fund Tinubu’s 2025 Budget
The National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15tn from the domestic debt market, aimed at closing the funding gap in the 2025 budget and completing the…
Regina Daniels Alleges Ned Nwoko Holds Her Sex Tape, Vows to Fight in Court
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has publicly accused her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of possessing her sex tape, amid ongoing tension between the couple. The revelation came as Daniels responded…
Islamic Council Rejects Christian Genocide Claims, Accuses US of Political Agenda in Nigeria
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has strongly dismissed claims by former US President Donald Trump that Christians in Nigeria are being subjected to genocide, calling the designation…
Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko in Heated Public Feud Over Drugs and Family Dispute
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and Delta North Senatorial District lawmaker Ned Nwoko have become embroiled in a bitter public dispute, as allegations of drug use, harassment, and marital tension dominate…
NDLEA Busts Lagos Colorado Drug Lab, Arrests Tech-Savvy Producer
Nigeria’s fight against drug abuse has taken a major leap as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered a sophisticated illegal laboratory manufacturing Colorado, a dangerous synthetic…
Ned Nwoko Sparks Reactions, Says Marrying One Wife Is Like “Standing on One Leg” Amid Regina Daniels Divorce Rumours
Nigerian lawmaker and businessman Senator Ned Nwoko has stirred widespread conversation after declaring that having only one wife is like standing on one leg, a statement that has reignited the…
Outrage as ₦224 Million Ijora Road Project in Lagos Stalls After Contractor Abandons Site
Residents and traders around the Ijora axis of Lagos are expressing deep frustration after the contractor handling the ₦224 million Ijora Causeway rehabilitation project allegedly abandoned the site, despite receiving…
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed Approves 13 New Emirates and Zaar Chiefdom in Landmark Reform
In a historic step toward expanding traditional leadership and strengthening local governance, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has signed two significant bills creating 13 new emirates and the Zaar Chiefdom…
Police Clarify Arrest of Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother, Lawyer During Abuja Protest
The Nigeria Police Force has explained why it detained Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to the detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, and Kanu’s brother during the Free Nnamdi Kanu protest that took…
Police Explain Court Order Restricting #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has shed more light on the restrictions placed on the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest held in Abuja on Monday, saying the limitations were based on a valid court…
Nigerian Stocks Gain ₦350bn as Investors Renew Confidence in Banking and Industrial Sectors
The Nigerian stock market recorded a strong rebound on Thursday, adding about ₦350 billion in value as renewed investor confidence lifted major banking and industrial sector stocks. The rally marked…
Governor Buni Approves ₦5.8 Billion to Clear Gratuity Arrears, Promises Regular Payment for Yobe Retirees
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has taken a significant step toward improving the welfare of retired public workers by approving ₦5.8 billion for the full settlement of all outstanding…
Former Premier League Referee David Coote Faces Possible Jail Sentence After Admitting to Child Abuse Image Offence
Former English Premier League referee David Coote could be heading to prison after admitting to creating an indecent image of a child, a crime the court has described as extremely…
Nationwide Igbo Business Shutdown Planned October 20 as Ohanaeze Youth Council Backs Protest for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has announced a nationwide closure of all Igbo-owned businesses on Monday, October 20, 2025, in a powerful show of solidarity for the ongoing call to…
Bilyaminu Bello’s Father Forgives Maryam Sanda, Applauds Tinubu’s Pardon: “I’ve Accepted God’s Will”
In an emotional moment that has touched hearts across the country, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, has publicly forgiven his daughter-in-law, Maryam Sanda — the…
Lagos State Vows Timely Pension Payments for Retiring Civil Servants
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that workers approaching retirement receive their pension benefits promptly, provided their paperwork is complete and verified. Speaking at the 29th…
FG Cautions ASUU Against Planned Strike, Warns of ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy
The Federal Government has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to shelve its proposed two-week warning strike, warning that lecturers who participate will face the “no work, no…
Tinubu Pardons Herbert Macaulay, Mamman Vatsa and 173 Others in Fresh Presidential Clemency Exercise
President Bola Tinubu has approved a wide-ranging presidential pardon for 175 individuals, including two of Nigeria’s most symbolic historical figures—Herbert Macaulay, the pioneer nationalist often regarded as the “father of…
FG Unveils New Affordable Housing Plan for Low-Income Nigerians — Minister Dangiwa
The Federal Government has announced new measures aimed at making homeownership more accessible and affordable for low-income Nigerians. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, disclosed this during…
Minister Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns After UNN Disowns His Degree Certificate
Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet following mounting allegations that his university degree was forged. The development was…
May Agbamuche Assumes Role as Acting INEC Chairman After Mahmood Yakubu Steps Aside
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a temporary change in leadership as Professor Mahmood Yakubu formally handed over to May Agbamuche, who now takes charge as the Acting…