US Visa Freeze: Trump Order Threatens to Delay 5,000 Nigerian Immigrants
New policy halts immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, citing public welfare concerns and security screening challenges. At least...
Katsina Villages Raided as State Plans Release of 70 Suspected Bandits
Renewed attacks spark fears over government peace initiative and citizen safety in Dutsin-Ma LGA. Multiple communities east of the...
FG Drops Criminal Case Against Senator Natasha as Abuja Court Strikes Out Charges
Attorney-General withdraws criminal defamation suit against Kogi Central lawmaker, ending a case that sparked national debate. Nigeria’s Federal Government...
‘You Can’t Fix Insecurity With PR’: Experts Warn FG Over Alleged $9m US Lobbying Contract
Criminologists and security analysts say foreign lobbying risks Nigeria’s sovereignty and exposes deep failures in tackling violence at home....
Lagos Task Force Arrests Suspect After Gang Attacks Motorist on Oshodi–Iyana Ipaja Road
Commissioner releases video as authorities hunt fleeing accomplices involved in late-night road attack. A suspect has been arrested by...
Two Killed as Petrol Tanker Ploughs Into Motorcycle on Epe–Ijebu Road in Lagos
Lagos traffic officials arrest tanker driver as authorities blame one-way violation for deadly crash in Epe. A tragic road...
Kogi Government Orders Demolition of Suspected ISWAP and Bandits’ Hideouts in Okene
Governor Ododo launches crackdown on terror enclaves following renewed bandit attacks and security intelligence reports. Kogi State Governor, Usman...
Banking Costs Rise as Nigeria Imposes 7.5% VAT on Mobile Transfers and USSD Transactions from Jan 19
New tax regime expands VAT net to selected digital banking services, affecting millions of everyday transactions nationwide. Everyday banking...
Police Arrest Masquerade After Violent Attack Disrupts Burial Ceremony in Anambra Community
Anambra police say viral video-linked assault in Awgbu was unlawful and will not be tolerated as investigations continue. Police...
NDLEA Edo Arrests 462 Suspected Drug Traffickers, Seizes Over 207 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs in 2025
Agency destroys 45 cannabis farms, secures 66 convictions as commander vows tougher crackdown on drug cartels in 2026. The...
Alleged Wike Assassination Plot: Ex-Rivers SSG Tammy Danagogo Skips Police Invitation, Seeks New Date
Former top Rivers official tells police he is out of town as investigators probe leaked call allegedly discussing plan...
“Fight Bandits, Not Students”: Peter Obi Condemns Edo Govt Over Arrest of 52 Ambrose Alli University Students
Former Labour Party presidential candidate says jailing protesters while kidnappers roam free undermines democracy and public trust. Peter Obi,...
Outrage as Akwa Ibom lawmakers consider bill jailing women for affairs with married men
A controversial bill before the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has ignited nationwide debate after proposals emerged to...
2027 elections: ADC rolls out new leadership, launches membership drive in Borno
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State has taken a decisive step towards the 2027 general elections, inaugurating...
Banks accused of double stamp duty charges as new tax laws spark outrage in Nigeria
Nigerians are raising fresh concerns over what they describe as double stamp duty deductions by commercial banks, barely days...
$2.3bn Brisbane Olympic stadium plan sparks backlash as conservationists warn of ‘heritage loss’
Ambitious plans for a $2.3 billion (£1.8bn) Olympic stadium in Brisbane have ignited fierce debate, with conservation groups and...