Anambra vigilantes detain pregnant woman, two kids for 20 days
The family of Mr Daniel Ikwo in Nnewi, Anambra State, has petitioned the state Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, over his detention by operatives of the state security outfit, Udogachi. The family, in a petition dated June 20, 2025, said Ikwo’s pregnant wife, Cynthia, and their two children were alsoContinue Reading
Kidnappers To Die By Hanging In Ondo — Govt
The Ondo Government has announced that henceforth, anyone found guilty of kidnapping in the state will face the death penalty by hanging. The Attorney General and Ondo State Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo (SAN), stated this at a news briefing after the State Executive Council meeting on Saturday in Akure,Continue Reading
Israel-Iran war: Stranded Nigerians cry for help from underground shelters
Nigerians caught in the hostilities between Israel and Iran have called for help from underground shelters amid heavy exchange of missiles between the two countries. Those who spoke to our correspondent slammed the Nigerian government for not doing enough, adding that other countries had started evacuating their citizens. Meanwhile, theContinue Reading
No Threat Against Tinubu In 2027 — Gov Sani
The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has said that contrary to opinions, the reported formation of a coalition party does not pose a threat to President Bola Tinubu. He also said that it did not suggest that trouble was looming for the ruling All Progressives Congress. “I can tellContinue Reading
Thirteen Killed, Houses Burnt As Gunmen Attack Plateau Communities
Thirteen persons, mostly children and the elderly, were killed and houses burnt in Juwan and Manja communities in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State by suspected herdsmen. The deadly attack on Juwan in the Tangur District of Bokkos Local Government Area occurred on Thursday night, with tenContinue Reading
Minister rallies global stakeholders to support Nigeria’s IMO election bid
From left: Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON; Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation IMO, Mr. Arsenio Dominguez; Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Olufemi Oloruntola; ActingContinue Reading
INEC fires back at coalition over 2027 party registration delay
The Independent National Electoral Commission has told a coalition of political groups seeking to register a new party ahead of the 2027 general elections that no amount of public pressure or blackmail would override the need for strict compliance with constitutional and regulatory requirements. The electoral body questioned the coalition’sContinue Reading
Trump To Make Iran War Decision In ‘Next Two Weeks’
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide whether to join Israel’s strikes on Iran within the next two weeks, as there is still a “substantial” chance of talks to end the conflict. Trump’s move to hit the pause button could open up space for diplomacy, after days ofContinue Reading
Killings: What We Are Witnessing In Benue Is Terrorism – Security Expert
A security analyst, Bulama Bukarti, has described the wave of violent attacks in Benue State as “acts of terrorism”, urging the Federal Government to officially designate them as such and respond with a counter-terrorism strategy. Bukarti, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today, dismissed the notion that the killings wereContinue Reading
Fidelity Bank to inject fresh N200bn capital for loan clearance
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has said it is concluding plans to raise additional sum of ₦200 billion through a Private Placement within the 2025 financial year, in line with efforts to achieve the new minimum regulatory capital requirement of ₦500 billion for banks with international authorisation. Recall thatContinue Reading