The sexual harassment petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken a new plot twist after senators disagreed on the grounds through which it was submitted. Akpoti-Uduaghan formally submitted the petition on Wednesday following the claim of the senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, that the only petition before the senate is…
Tragedy struck the social media as 21-year-old Jennifer Nicole Rivas, a rising TV presenter and TikTok star, passed away unexpectedly. Rivas, a journalism student, worked as a presenter on Honduran channel CHTV and had amassed a strong online following, with 100,000 TikTok followers and 16,000 Instagram fans. She was also a popular comedy actress, collaborating…
Renowned whistleblower and investigative journalist, Isaac Bristol, also known as @PIDOMNIGERIA, was been from Kuje prison after fulfilling his bail conditions. Bristol, whose investigative reports have shed light on corruption and other societal issues, had been in custody pending the completion of his bail terms. His release was announced on social media by the publisher…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has published the list of applicants eligible for the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025 aptitude test. The list is available on the NAF Recruitment Portal at www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng. The aptitude test is scheduled to hold on 13 December 2025 at 15 designated centres nationwide, starting at 0700hrs. All shortlisted candidates…
The Sokoto State Police Command has announced the death of its Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Kabir Abdu, who passed away after a prolonged illness. A statement issued by the Command on Sunday disclosed that the senior officer died while receiving treatment at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, where…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani has hailed the Nigeria-US counter terrorism partnership. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Sani said Nigerians hope to see positive results from the partnership. Recall that the National Security Adviser, NSA Nuhu Ribadu, had said that Nigeria was in active collaboration with the US to…
A bloody clash between Aye and Bagger cult groups has claimed no fewer than four lives at different locations in Ughelli, Delta State. The clash, it was gathered, was caused by an unpaid drug debt in Ughelli North Local Government Area. It was learnt that the four people killed within 24 hours were members of…
National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu inherited an extremely poor security situation but is working relentlessly to restore peace across the country. Speaking during a security meeting with stakeholders at the Benue State Government House in Makurdi, Ribadu commiserated with the people over the spate…
Officers of the Rivers State Police Command on Monday morning fired teargas at protesters gathered at the Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The protesters who are members of the ‘Take It Back Movement’ were greeted by heavy police presence when they gathered at the protest venue as early as 9am….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday addressed a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, reaffirming his commitment to preserving democratic governance while highlighting key economic reforms and honouring heroes of the June 12 struggle. In a speech that spanned national unity, economic recovery, and political inclusiveness, the president dismissed rumours…
