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Illegal detention: Nigeria risks sliding back to SARS era, lawyer warns
A human rights lawyer, Mike Kebonkwu, has cautioned that Nigeria risks sliding back into the repressive era of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). He made the submission following allegations…
Top Boko Haram commander killed in Borno
A Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, Amir Abu Fatima, who had a ₦100 million bounty placed on him, has been killed in a targeted military operation by Nigerian troops in the Kukawa area of Borno State. The Nigerian Army…
Fayemi criticises Tinubu govt over delay in 2025 budget implementation
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over its failure to release funds to federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) months after the…
Gunmen invade Benue school as students write WAEC
Some gunmen invaded the Government Secondary School, Odugbo in Benue State while students were sitting for their Senior Secondary School West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) exams. Zagazola Makama, a…
Nigerian Immigration Service hands over ‘killer native doctor’ to Police
The Nigerian Immigration Service on Friday, May 30, handed over the Enugu-born ‘killer native doctor’, Obi Obieze Levi to the Nigeria Police Force. Levi, a native of Umuojor village in Isiagu community, Enugu State was…
JUST IN: FG Speaks on Recovered Loot, Debunks Inflated Figure
The Federal Government has debunked recent media reports claiming that $967.5 billion was recovered in looted assets in 2024 alone, describing the figures as “false…
What I would have done differently as president – Sowore
Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore has said that he would have acted differently if he had won the last election. Condemning actions taken by President…
Akwa Ibom governor’s daughter accuses dad of sacrificing late first lady; alleges threat to life
Jane Edidiong Ufot, the daughter of Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, has posted a video on social media accusing him of sacrificing his deceased wife (her mother). Patience Oluwakemi Umo Eno died in September 2024 over an…
40 oil block licences to expire in June – Report
No fewer than 40 oil licences will expire in June 2025, and the companies holding these assets may lose them unless the Minister of Petroleum renews their licences in accordance with the Petroleum Industry Act.…
JUST IN: INEC fixes 2026 governorship polls for Ekiti, Osun states
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, July 20, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood…
Troops kill ’60’ terrorists in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed at least 60 insurgents in a fierce overnight encounter in Bita area of Borno state. The attack began around 1:09am on Friday when the insurgents assaulted troops of the 26…
Wily Tinubu stuffed his government with cronies but making progress – Financial Times
Amidst unprecedented hardship in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has been hailed for its bold yet haphazardly executed economic…
Kano police arrest 41 suspects over DPO’s murder
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 41 suspects, including key individuals, in connection with the gruesome killing of the divisional police officer (DPO) of Rano Division, CSP Baba Ali. In a statement on…
Constitution Review: Reps to meet govs, state assembly speakers, media
The Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives is set to meet with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on July 23 to present bills currently under consideration and seek their support for passage. This…
Don’t curse Tinubu, governors, other leaders in Mecca – NAHCON tells hajj pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria Ulama team has advised Nigerian pilgrims to pray for their leaders and not curse them as they remain part of the society. The clerics offered the advice while speaking with…
Running on empty :Inside Nigeria’s multibillion-dollar generator economy
Summary: Nigeria’s chronic power shortages have birthed a booming generator economy, powering everything from roadside stalls to…
Gunmen Abduct Traditional Ruler In Nasarawa
Gunmen have abducted the Sangarin Dari, a traditional ruler, in the Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Emmanuel Omanji. It was gathered that the armed men, wielding AK-47 rifles, stormed the…
How 11 FCT Villagers Were Killed In Midnight Attack
No fewer than 11 people, comprising males, females and children, have been reportedly killed by attackers in Kuseki community in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the FCT. A member of the community,…
Bandits Kill 6, Abduct 116 Farmers In Kebbi
Six people were killed and 116 abducted on Tuesday when bandits attacked farmers in Danmuntari and other villages in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The victims were planting guinea corn near the…
Shell acquires TotalEnergies’ stake in Bonga oilfield for $510m
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), which operates the Bonga field, has signed a $150 million deal to acquire TotalEnergies’ 12.5…
MAN decries over 18,000 job cuts, hostile environment
• Manufacturer’s FX losses hit N1.62tr as cost of imported raw materials surge by 118% • ‘Only 37% of 200,000km road network motorable’ The …
Flood kills 21, washes away 50 homes in Niger
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed death of 21 persons in a flood disaster involving two communities in…
Investors gain N4.1tr in May as strong earnings lift shareholders’ optimism
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a substantial gain of N4.1 trillion in market capitalisation in the month of May, marking one of the most…
235 vehicles impounded as LASTMA begins zero-tolerance campaign
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched an enforcement campaign targeting critical traffic corridors in Lagos, aimed at restoring order and…