Omoyele Sowore arrested in Abuja 

Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has been arrested. According to the news platform, Omoyele Sowore was arrested at about 9AM today February 24, at Gudu in Abuja,…

Court orders interim forfeiture of Okorocha’s Abuja house 

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of a property owned by a former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha. The property, which is located at…

Enugu bans Keke, Okada, others in Nkanu East, West LGAs 

The Enugu State Government has banned forthwith the operation of Tricycle (Keke), Motorcyle (Okada) and Tipper-Truck in all communities in Nkanu East and Nkanu West local government areas of the…

 2023: I have no ambition, I will support any Southern candidate – Governor El-Rufai

As the 2023 presidential election draws near, the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has said he has no personal ambition and will support any candidate who emerges from his party’s zoning…

Many killed as armed robbers attack multiple banks in Uromi, Edo State  

The attacks happened on Thursday evening, Feb. 24, 2022. According to residents, 5 banks were affected in what residents say was a “coordinated” attack. Videos and photos from the scenes…

Gbajabiamila orders immediate evacuation of Nigerian students from Ukraine 

as House sponsors exercise, may engage Air Peace The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has ordered the immediate evacuation of Nigerian students in Ukraine over the looming…

We’re tackling insurgency in North with full force – Buhari 

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday said his regime was tackling insurgency in the North-East and parts of the North Central with full force. This was as…

Rivers replaces first school leaving certificate with BEC 

The Rivers State Government on Thursday announced the scrapping of the First School Leaving Certificate, saying it would now issue the Basic Education Certificate.  The state commissioner for education, Prof.…

Constitution amendment: Outrage as National Assembly considers life pension for presiding officers 

• Committee recommends pension for Senate president, Speaker, deputies A fresh move by the National Assembly to grant life pension for its presiding officers, including the Senate President and the…

Insecurity: Centre for control of small arms to open base in Enugu 

Insecurity: Centre for control of small arms to open base in Enugu Stephen Angbulu The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons has said it would…