Tragic river tragedy in Yobe leaves one youngster rescued and another one missing

In the Dapchi hamlet, Bursari Local Government Area, Yobe State, one youngster has been rescued and another is still missing; the hunt for them continues. The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) issued an alert regarding the incident that happened at Unguwar Bulama Alhaji Ahmadu, Dapchi, at around 2:30 pm on Sunday. State and LGA search … Read more

The most competent head of security in Nigeria’s history, DG DSS Tosin Ajayi—Okai

Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), has been hailed by public affairs analyst Comrade Usman Okai Austin as the most competent security leader to ever lead the country’s secret service. Okai lauded Ajayi’s efforts to bring discipline and efficiency to the service since assuming control in a statement released … Read more

Nafiu gives the Niger Tornadoes a boost before their matchup with Nasarawa United

The return of attacker Nafiu Obalowu from injury has given the Niger Tornadoes a boost ahead of their matchday six matchup with Nasarawa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). During the Ikon Allah Boys’ match against Warri Wolves, Obalowu sustained an injury. Now that he is well, the forward will play in Sunday’s … Read more

Governor Oyebanji removes political appointments and dissolves boards

The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has authorised the immediate dissolution of the state’s boards, commissions, and parastatals as well as the termination of political appointees. This was revealed in a statement released in Ado Ekiti on Sunday by Yinka Oyebode, the governor’s special adviser on media. Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants, and Technical … Read more

Igweship Tussle: Anambra residents complain to Soludo and the police about the unlawful New Yam Festival

Despite an ongoing dispute over the throne, a crisis is developing in the Ihite Community in Orumba South Local Government Area, Anambra State, following the announcement of a date for the community’s new yam festival. After receiving a certificate of recognition from Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the governor of Anambra State, Chief Timothy Okwudiri Ifurunwa was … Read more

Atiku queries the President’s extended vacation, asking, “What exactly is Tinubu doing in France?”

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s extended absence from Nigeria. After the President’s official three-week vacation ended, a statement from his media assistant questioned what the President was still doing in Paris, France. He claimed that while Nigeria’s president stays in France despite his nation … Read more

A measure for free snakebite treatment is passed by the Benue Assembly

Legislation that will ensure free treatment for snakebite victims at state-owned hospitals has been adopted by the Benue State House of Assembly. After passing its third reading during plenary, which was chaired by Speaker Berger Alfred Emberga, the bill gained support from the legislators. The development followed a public hearing on Monday, March 23, 2026, … Read more

Gov. Alia’s assistant responds to PDP that the attendance register does not contradict LG autonomy

Sir Tersoo Kula, the governor of Benue State’s chief press secretary, has defended the order compelling local government employees throughout the state to keep daily attendance records, rejecting the Peoples Democratic Party’s criticism as a misreading of local government authority. In a Friday statement headed “ACCOUNTABILITY IS NOT DESPOTISM: DEBUNKING THE BENUE PDP’S AUTONOMY SMOKE … Read more