Terror at Osun Border: Gunmen Abduct Ex-Customs Officer, Kill One in Midnight Attack

Fear swept through a border community in Osun State after heavily armed gunmen stormed the area, abducted a former Customs officer, and shot one resident dead in a brazen late-night attack. Eyewitnesses said the assailants struck swiftly, firing shots into the air to scare residents before seizing their target and fleeing into the surrounding bushes. […]

Coup Tension Rises: ECOWAS Demands Immediate Release of Political Detainees in Guinea-Bissa

Fresh tension has gripped Guinea-Bissau as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a strong demand for the immediate release of all political detainees following the country’s latest coup crisis. In a firm statement, the regional bloc condemned the continued detention of political actors and warned that such actions threaten democracy, peace, […]

Visa Fraud Alert: U.S. Embassy Warns Nigerians of Lifetime Entry Bans

The United States Embassy has issued a stern warning to Nigerians over the rising cases of visa fraud, cautioning that anyone found guilty risks a permanent ban from entering the United States. In a strongly worded advisory, the embassy stressed that falsifying documents, providing false information, or using dishonest means during visa applications carries grave […]

Supreme Court Reaffirms Presidential Authority, Strengthens Rule of Law

In a landmark decision that underscores the strength of Nigeria’s constitutional democracy, the Supreme Court has affirmed the President’s authority to declare a state of emergency when national stability and public safety are under serious threat. The apex court ruled that the power, as provided by the Constitution, is a necessary tool to preserve order, […]

Supreme Court Shuts Down PDP Governors’ Legal Battle Over Fubara’s Suspension

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has struck out a suit filed by governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging President Bola Tinubu’s actions concerning the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. In a decisive ruling, the apex court held that the case lacked merit, effectively ending the PDP governors’ attempt to […]

By 2027, Everyone Will Stand Behind Tinubu” — Governor Fubara Declares

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stirred major political buzz after boldly declaring that his administration will work to ensure widespread support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking during a strategic meeting with party stakeholders, Fubara said his government is committed to building stronger political alliances and uniting key power blocs […]

Bayelsa Deputy Governor Collapses, Rushed to Federal Medical Centre in Emergency Scare

A major scare hit Bayelsa State earlier today as the Deputy Governor suddenly collapsed during an official engagement and was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, for urgent medical attention. Sources at the scene described the moment as “tense and chaotic,” with security aides and medical personnel scrambling to stabilize him before he […]

Nigeria Immigration Service Raises the Alarm Over Fake Recruitment Posts Circulating Online

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a strong public warning after a wave of fake recruitment adverts began spreading across social media and suspicious websites, luring desperate job seekers with false promises. In a statement released on Tuesday, the NIS dismissed the viral posts as fraudulent schemes created by scammers aiming to extort money […]

BREAKING: Senate’s Death Penalty Bill for Kidnappers Sparks Nationwide Uproar

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Nigeria is buzzing with heated debates after the Senate’s dramatic endorsement of the death penalty for convicted kidnappers, a move lawmakers insist will stem the rising tide of abductions across the country. The controversial bill, passed during Tuesday’s plenary, has split the nation down the middle. While some civil society groups and community leaders hailed […]

Benin Launches Massive Manhunt as Soldiers Behind Failed Coup Plot Disappear Into Night

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Benin Republic has intensified a nationwide manhunt following a failed coup attempt reportedly orchestrated by a group of dissident soldiers, a development that has plunged the normally stable West African nation into heightened security alert. According to BBC Africa, military intelligence uncovered an overnight plot aimed at destabilizing the government of President Patrice Talon, prompting […]