Ekpoma fire razes police officers’ wives’ shops, police debunk claims of station attack after protest
A fire has destroyed several shops belonging to the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) in Ekpoma, Edo State, barely a day after…
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Fire Ravages Police Officers’ Wives’ Shops in Ekpoma, 24 Hours After Kidnapping Protest
Ekpoma, the administrative headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area in Edo State, was hit by a fire on Sunday that gutted…
Historic Contest: 95 Princes and Princesses Vie for Awujale of Ijebuland Throne
A record 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have formally expressed interest in ascending the prestigious stool of Awujale…
Jonah Jang Denies Urging Plateau Governor Mutfwang to Resign After APC Defection
Senator Jonah Jang, former Governor of Plateau State, has refuted claims that he called for the resignation of Governor Caleb Mutfwang following…
Abuja Lawyer Killed by Kidnappers After N3 Million Ransom Demand Sparks Nationwide Outrage
The brutal killing of Abuja-based lawyer Nwamaka Chigbo by unidentified kidnappers has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, raising urgent questions about security in…
Herder stabs brother to death in DeltaHerder stabs brother to death in DeltaBy Ochuko Akuopha
ASABA—The Delta State Police Command on Sunday said it has arrested a herder who allegedly stabbed his brother to death in Ogwashi-Uku…
FG Moves to Overhaul Tariff Policies as Nigeria Pushes for Local Manufacturing Growth
Nigeria’s federal government is preparing a major shake-up of its tariff framework in a bid to stimulate local production, shield domestic industries…
Medical Reversal: Rising Costs Abroad Push Diaspora Nigerians to Seek Healthcare at Home
A quiet shift is underway in Nigeria’s healthcare landscape as more Nigerians living abroad return home for medical treatment, reversing a long-held…
NNPP Backs Kano Governor Yusuf Amid Rift With Kwankwaso, Hints at Possible APC Switch
Nigeria’s New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has thrown its full weight behind Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf as tensions escalate between him…
Veteran Journalist Anthony Okoroigwe Dies, CAMPAN Ahiara Diocese Mourns Influential Media Leader
The Catholic Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (CAMPAN), Ahiara Diocese, has announced the death of its Vice President and veteran journalist, Anthony…
2027 Elections: South-East Votes by Conscience, Not Defections — Nwodo Tells Governors Backing APC
Former Enugu State Governor Okwesilieze Nwodo has dismissed growing declarations of support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East,…
South-East Votes by Conscience, Not Defections — Ex-Enugu Governor Nwodo Warns Pro-APC Leaders
Former Enugu State Governor Okwesilieze Nwodo has pushed back against the growing wave of political defections in the South-East, insisting that the…
Rema Sweeps Three Honours as Nigerian Stars Dominate 9th AFRIMA Awards in Lagos
Nigeria’s music industry stamped its authority on the continental stage on Sunday night as its biggest stars claimed the spotlight at the…
Mob Justice in Makurdi: Crowd Beats, Burns Suspected Motorcycle Snatcher in Broad Daylight
A suspected motorcycle snatcher has been beaten and set ablaze by an angry mob in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, following an…
Nigerian Troops Free 18 Hostages, Including Infants, After Gun Battle With Sea Pirates off Cameroon Coast
Nigerian Army troops have rescued 18 passengers — among them two infants — after suspected sea pirates hijacked a passenger boat en…
Uzodimma Launches 7,000-Strong Imo Vigilance Force, Vows to Crush Insecurity at Community Level
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has unveiled a newly formed 7,000-member vigilance outfit, signalling a renewed push to tackle insecurity through grassroots…