July 2025
Police nab couple, lady with pistol in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple and a woman over alleged illegal possession of a firearm. Spokesman of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in an X post on Tuesday. He said police operatives accosted two women during a stop and search operation in Ipaja area of the state, during which […]
NSCDC arrests four suspected burglars in Ondo
The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested four suspected burglars accused of breaking into homes and stealing valuables at the Peace and Joy community, situated off Airport Road in Oba Ile. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, the arrests were […]
We’ll remain in PDP – Saraki
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Reconciliation Committee, Bukola Saraki, has said he never directed any of his supporters to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the state. Saraki disclosed this while assuring his supporters that he would remain in PDP, expressing confidence that the ongoing efforts to reposition the party would yield […]
Kano bye-elections: We are ready for troublemakers – INEC, Security agencies
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State, in collaboration with security agencies and other stakeholders, has vowed to clamp down on anyone attempting to disrupt the upcoming bye-elections scheduled for August 16, 2025. The elections will be held in Ghari/Tsanyawa and Bagwai/Shanono State Constituencies. This has been disclosed after a security stakeholders meeting, […]
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu withdraws Indigeneship Bill, gives reasons
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has withdrawn the indigeneship bill before parliament for further legislative engagements. This was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday night. Kalu explained that the withdrawal had become necessary in light of the concerns and constructive feedback received from various stakeholders regarding the bill. He […]
Police rescue 28 kidnap victims, foil bandit attacks in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has rescued 28 kidnapped victims and foiled two separate attacks by armed bandits in Sabuwa Local Government Area of the state. The development was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu. According to the statement, the operations were part of […]
2027 elections: PDP suffers blow as prominent members dump party in North-East
As the countdown to the 2027 elections begins, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is grappling with a growing wave of defections in the North-East, a development analysts observe could weaken the party’s long-standing influence in the region. From Taraba to Adamawa, Yobe to Borno and Gombe to Bauchi States, prominent figures were noticed to be […]
2027: Peter Obi likely to return to PDP as party zones presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria
Indications have emerged as to why the former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi is likely to return to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The revelation comes amid moves by the former Senate President Bukola Saraki-led reconciliation committee to settle all aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which may likely yield its […]
BBNaija offers N150m – Presidency defends Tinubu’s $100,000 reward for Super Falcons
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday defended the reward package given to the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Onanuga, in a post on his X handle, expressed surprise at the criticism from some Nigerians over the […]
Police officer’s son beheads sibling in Ondo
A 25-year-old son of a police officer in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, simply identified as Daniel, on Monday evening killed his younger brother. Daniel allegedly beheaded his 15-year-old sibling, Emmanuel, at a popular river in the community known as Origbara river. The incident has created panic and tension in the community as […]