Tinubu endorses Obafemi Hamzat’s 2027 Lagos governorship bid
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the 2027 governorship aspiration of Obafemi Hamzat, deputy governor of Lagos. In a post on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and…
IGP approves dismissal of Delta killer cop, accomplices
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has approved the recommendation of the force disciplinary committee (FDC) for the dismissal and prosecution of Nuhu Usman, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP),…
Tinubu elevates Bianca Ojukwu to foreign minister, names new minister of state
President Bola Tinubu has named Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the new minister of foreign affairs. Odumegwu-Ojukwu replaces Yusuf Tuggar who recently resigned to pursue the Bauchi governorship election in 2027. Sola…
Tinubu approves N2bn relief for victims of Jos killings
President Bola Tinubu has approved N2 billion in relief support for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwa Rukuba, Jos north LGA of Plateau state. At least 28 residents…
62 Nigerians detained in Uganda for ‘operating church without work permits’
The Ugandan government has detained 62 Nigerians for “illegally operating” a church, as well as living and working in the country without valid permits. In a statement posted on its…
GUO Transport and the kidnapped passengers: Hiding behing one Finger?
By Nwagboniwe I. Emmanuel The sad news broke last Saturday, April 18, 2026, of the killing of a GUO Transport Co. driver along the Benin–Ore Road, alongside the kidnap of…
Land, blood and broken Justice: Inside Lagos’ land-grabbing war
By Chinedu Nwafor In Lagos, land is more than an asset. It is power, identity, and increasingly a trigger for violence. Yet beyond the brazen invasions, demolitions, and the growing…
Mercedes Benz sues Osimhen over alleged ₦142m debt
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has reportedly filed a complaint with the Italian Carabinieri against Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for allegedly failing to complete payments for a leased vehicle. Osimhen is…
Malian army abandons positions in north as jihadists besiege Bamako
The Malian army has abandoned several positions in Gao, its second-largest military region, after fierce fighting over the weekend, locals said on Tuesday. The withdrawal follows fierce fighting at the…
Six out of 10 university students involved in cybercrime – Olukoyede
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has claimed that about six in every 10 university students in Nigeria are involved in cybercrime otherwise known…
