Tragedy Strikes Again: Police Inspector Takes Own Life in Niger Over Alleged Links to Bandit Arms Deal
Tragedy has once again shaken Nigeria’s security community as a police inspector reportedly committed suicide in Niger State, allegedly over fears of being exposed for links to arms dealings with bandits. Security sources disclosed that the officer took his own life after learning he was under investigation for allegedly supplying weapons to criminal groups terrorising […]
Nigeria Emerges Africa’s Top Crude Oil Exporter to U.S. in 2025
Nigeria has reclaimed its position as Africa’s leading crude oil exporter to the United States in 2025, marking a major turnaround for the country’s oil sector amid shifting global energy dynamics. According to data cited by Bloomberg and Reuters, increased production levels, improved export reliability, and renewed demand from U.S. refiners helped Nigeria outpace other […]
Political Shockwave as Six Rivers PDP Lawmakers Dump Party for APC
The political landscape in Rivers State was jolted on Tuesday as six members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), deepening the crisis rocking the opposition party. The lawmakers announced their defection in separate letters read on the floor of the House, […]
Oyedele Denies Secret Alteration of Tax Laws Amidst National Uproar
In a dramatic turn in Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform saga, Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has forcefully denied claims that the newly enacted tax laws were secretly altered after being passed by the National Assembly. The controversy erupted after several lawmakers and civil society organisations alleged discrepancies […]
Alleged N2.2bn Contract Fraud: Court grants ex-labour minister, Ngige, bail
In a dramatic turn at the courtroom, a judge has granted bail to former Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, over allegations bordering on a ₦2.2 billion contract fraud. Ngige, who appeared before the court amid tight security, is facing charges linked to the alleged diversion and mismanagement of public funds tied to a major contract. […]
Christmas Travels Turn Sour as Motorists Decry Highway Extortion by Fake Council Officials
What should have been joyful Christmas journeys have turned into frustrating ordeals for travellers, as motorists across major highways raise alarm over rampant extortion by fake council officials. Commuters heading home to celebrate the festive season say they were stopped at multiple points by individuals posing as local government task force members, demanding illegal levies […]
Gunmen Strike in Borno, Abduct Vice Chairman, Two Councillors, Others in Midnight Raid
Tension gripped parts of Borno State as armed gunmen stormed the area and abducted a vice chairman, two councillors, and several others in a daring overnight attack. Sources say the assailants struck swiftly, overpowering residents and whisking their high-profile victims away before security forces could respond. The abduction has sent shockwaves through the community, sparking […]
‘You Trampled on Court Orders as AGF’ — Onoh Blasts Malami
A fresh legal storm has erupted as Onoh has openly accused former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, of repeatedly ignoring court orders during his time in office. Speaking in a scathing rebuke, Onoh alleged that Malami, while serving as the nation’s chief law officer, showed open disregard for judicial rulings, a move he described […]
Jonathan’s Kinsmen Rally Behind Tinubu, Urge 2027 Re-Election Bid, Pledge Unwavering Support
In a surprising political twist, kinsmen of former President Goodluck Jonathan have thrown their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to seek re-election in 2027 and vowing total support for his administration. The group, drawn from Jonathan’s home region, described Tinubu’s leadership as “progressive and stabilising,” insisting that national unity and continuity demand […]
Nationwide Protest Looms as NLC Weighs Next Move After Closed-Door Meeting With Tinubu
Tension is mounting across the country as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) signals fresh consultations with its key organs following a high-level meeting with President Bola Tinubu. The emergency talks, held amid growing public anxiety over economic hardship, have sparked intense speculation on whether the labour movement will press ahead with its planned nationwide protest […]
