Mercy Chinwo, the gospel singer, has filed a lawsuit against social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) for alleged defamation. Last month, in a series of Instagram posts, VDM accused Chinwo of diverting funds from shows without remitting them to her former label, owned by Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu. The social media critic also claimed that Chinwo violated contractual…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers terrorising residents of the Ikorodu area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the suspects allegedly attempted to kidnap a car dealer at Ebute-Igbogbo Road, Ikorodu…
At least a driver and other seven passengers were killed with others sustained serious injuries when their bus stepped onto an Improvised Explosive Devices (EIDs) suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram terrorists along the Maiduguri- Damboa- Biu- federal road. The incident took place on Saturday at about 11:30 am when a retinue/convoy of…
The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has alleged that there is a growing migration of bandits into his state from the Northwest region of the country. The governor while speaking at the 2025 yearly inter-faith church service for workers in the Agodi area of Ibadan, Oyo State, said he received security reports about the…
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday confirmed it has arrested Jesam Michael, CEO of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS), in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation. The police said the arrest “followed report made earlier by Mr. Michael to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Investigation Unit (SIU), in which he alleged that he had been…
United States Vice President JD Vance addressed the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday, focusing on the plight of Christians facing persecution, particularly in Nigeria. Vance, in his speech, shared the story of Nigerian priests who continue to protect their congregations despite facing severe challenges. Vance used the example to emphasise the Donald Trump…
About five people have been feared dead at Abuloma Clan, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State as unidentified gunmen attacked a venue where Ijaw Youth Council was having its election. It was gathered that on Saturday, bandits had invaded the area under heavy gunpowder and shot sporadically. Sources, who did not want…
The FCT Police Command on Saturday debunked reports alleging that its operatives killed a teenager during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest in Abuja. Reports alleged that police operatives killed a yet-to-be identified teenager in Kubwa while protesting on August 3rd. But the Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, issued a statement, saying its operatives are not responsible for…
The Anambra State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic passing of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North State Constituency I. The government extended its condolences to the Speaker and members of the Anambra State House of Assembly, his family, and his constituents in a…
The Federal Government has released funds to settle outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) of Federal Universities and pay benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme. In a statement on Saturday by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, the Office of the Accountant-General of…