Written by LAGOS — Tension, tears and disbelief swept through residents of Oworonshoki, Lagos, following a midnight demolition by officials of the Lagos State government, which reduced dozens of homes to rubble and left scores of families stranded under the open sky. Angered by the demolition, the youths of the community had scheduled a peaceful protest for … Continue reading “Demolition: Displaced Oworoshoki residents recount losses”
By Dayo Johnson, Chioma Obinna & Rotimi Ojomoyela IBADAN — THE United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, yesterday, urged Nigerian journalists to prioritise ethical reporting when covering issues affecting children, ensuring that their coverage protects the rights, dignity, and safety of minors. Making the call on Monday in Ibadan, Oyo State, during a two-day media training … Continue reading “UNICEF to journalists: Ethical reporting key to child protection”
By Luminous Jannamike & Gift Odekina ABUJA—Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was in confusion mode yesterday as it suspended screening of aspirants for its 2025 Elective National Convention, which was earlier scheduled to hold today, citing unforeseen circumstances. This came on a day former Jigawa State governor and ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Sule Lamido, expressed … Continue reading “PDP convention threatened as party halts aspirants’ screening”
By Ogalah Ibrahim The Federal Government, in partnership with Katsina State government, is set to convert about 123,000 hectares of grazing reserves in the state into modern ranches and livestock support facilities, as part of a new initiative to modernise animal production and expand halal meat exports. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, … Continue reading “FG, Katsina to convert 123,000 hectares into modern ranches”
By Henry Ojelu ABEOKUTA — AS the race toward the 2027 general elections gathers steam, the Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Youth Development and Technology Innovation, Mr Dennis Ogunnaike, has cautioned youths in the state not to allow themselves to be used as pawns by desperate politicians pursuing selfish interests. … Continue reading “Youths should not be pawns in politicians’ game — Gov’s aide”
By Dayo Johnson, Shina Abubakar & Haruna Aliyu The Holy Family Catholic Parish, Takum, has raised the alarm over renewed attacks by suspected herders on several communities in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, leading to widespread destruction of farmlands and mass displacement of residents. The alarm came as no fewer than 10 herders … Continue reading “Church raises alarm over herders’ invasion of Taraba communities”
UNITED states President, Donald Trump, again, yesterday teased an attempt to run for a third-term, telling reporters while en route to Japan he “would love to do it.” “I haven’t really thought about it. We have some very good people as you know … but I have the best poll numbers that I’ve ever had,” … Continue reading “Trump teases third-term, cites high poll numbers”
By Peter Duru Makurdi—A police officer attached to the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force, JTF, in Benue State, has been killed, while a personnel of the Nigeria Forest and Hunters Services sustained serious injuries, following a late-night attack on a security checkpoint by unidentified gunmen along the Otukpo–Ohimini road. According to a source in the … Continue reading “Gunmen kill police officer, injure one in Benue attack”
….Raids night club over drug party, arrests owner, Pretty Mike, others The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has uncovered a major drug trafficking ring involving cocaine concealed in body cream containers and methamphetamine hidden in a water heater, even as operatives raided a Lagos night club hosting a drug party. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, … Continue reading “NDLEA uncovers UK-bound cocaine in cream containers, Meth in water heater”
Enugu State Government has confirmed the arrest of Mr. Ozioma Okonkwo, a native of Imo State, for allegedly defiling his two biological daughters, aged two and five. Okonkwo was apprehended Saturday night, October 25, 2025, following a distress report from a concerned citizen who promptly alerted the authorities. The suspect is currently in police custody … Continue reading “Enugu govt arrests man for defiling 2 daughters”