The Police Command in Adamawa has arrested a serving soldier and a vigilante commander for allegedly killing a woman for ritual purposes in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest followed a distress call received by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Mubi North at about 12:00…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has reiterated advice he once gave to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, urging President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action against terrorism with a 90-day ultimatum for Nigeria’s service chiefs. Speaking after the church’s November Holy Ghost Service, themed “The…
The Federal Government, through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), will begin the distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths in the transportation sector across Nigeria starting October 1st, 2024. The initiative aims to distribute 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths in the transportation sector across the country, as part of efforts to address rising…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has called on Nigerians to embrace a change of attitude as the country prepares to mark its 65th Independence Anniversary. Speaking on Sunday, September 28, 2025, during the interdenominational thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel, Owerri, Uzodimma said the anniversary offers citizens an opportunity to reflect on the past…
Three people reportedly lost their lives in a multiple road accident in Edo State at the weekend. The accident occurred on the Auchi–Okpella–Okene road, by Omega Fire Ministry in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area. It was learnt that the crash involved a Dangote truck and three other vehicles, including a Mercedes GLK. The Mercedes…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the National Youth Service Corps’ refusal to allow female corps members to wear skirts in observance of their religious beliefs as unconstitutional and a breach of the fundamental right to freedom of religion. In a judgement delivered on June 13, 2025, a certified true copy of which…
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has made an emotional plea to President Bola Tinubu, seeking intervention in his ongoing feud with the Ogun State government. The singer’s appeal comes after state authorities sealed his uncompleted building and hotel over alleged illegal development without an approval permit. Portable had previously lamented the situation,…
The Fidipote Royal House has notified the Ogun State government that it is next in line to present candidates to contest and assume the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Ijebu-Ode. The Fidipote Royal House, which Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde hails from, explained that the 14 days granted by the Ogun State Chieftaincy…
The United States has resumed processing student visa applications for foreign nationals following a temporary suspension in May 2025, with a new requirement that all applicants are now required to make their social media accounts available for vetting purposes. The development follows the U.S. Department of State’s aim at strengthening national security and ensuring that…
The Federal Government has said the Dangote Group will redeploy staff earlier disengaged from its refinery operations, following the resolution of its dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria. The FG also announced that the redeployed staff will not suffer any loss of pay due to the redeployment. The Minister…