Army confirms explosion at Ijebu-Ode barrack, says no life lost
The Nigerian Army, on Thursday night, confirmed no casualty was recorded in the explosion that occurred earlier at Ilese Barracks in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Army spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Onyinyechi Anele, disclosed…
Abducted Edo seminarians beg as kidnappers threaten to kill victims
Seminarians abducted at the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School at Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, have appealed to their parents and well-wishers…
INEC concludes preparations for bye-elections in 12 states
The Independent National Electoral Commission has completed arrangements for Saturday’s by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states, even as political parties and candidates intensified campaigns ahead of the close of…
PDP slams Canada for labeling Nigerian political parties as terror groups
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the decision of a Canadian court declaring Nigeria’s two major political parties, the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as…
Tambuwal alleges intimidation over N189bn EFCC fraud probe
Former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has vowed not to be silenced by what he described as intimidation and blackmail, following his release on…
NLC gives FG 7-day ultimatum to refund diverted workers’ funds, constitute PenCom board
The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to return what it claims to be billions of naira taken from workers’ insurance contributions.…
NAICOM increases capital requirements for insurers by 400%
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has increased the capital requirement for insurance businesses in Nigeria. According to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025, the minimum capital base…
Canadian court describes PDP, APC as terrorist organisations
A federal court in the Ottawa, Ontario district of Canada, has labelled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) as “terrorist organisations” who engage in “ballot box…
OOPL raid: EFCC denies targeting Obasanjo, arraigns suspects today
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied that the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, was the target of its recent sting operation in which 93 suspected…
Convicted drug peddlers should be made to wash toilets in their LGAs – Fagbemi
Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, has called for a review of sentencing guidelines to compel convicted drug offenders to engage in community service. Speaking in…
