News as it breaks
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a dreaded armed robbery and kidnapping kingpin, Mohammed Bammi, popularly known as Zomo. The suspect, a native of Yelwa village in Plateau State, has long been on the police radar for his alleged involvement in a series of kidnappings and robberies…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Brasília, Brazil, for a state visit aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic ties with the South American nation. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that Tinubu landed at Brasília International Airport at 12:30 am on Monday, after departing Los Angeles, United States. He was received…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to make public the earnings of political office holders before embarking on a planned upward review of their remuneration. In a statement issued by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC described the proposed…
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has formally petitioned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), calling for disciplinary action against Justices Binta Nyako, Haruna Tsammani, and Garba Lawal over what he described as “gross judicial misconduct.” In his petition, Kanu accused the judges of…
India’s parliament has passed a landmark bill banning online gambling, targeting fantasy sports, poker, and card game platforms that have cost citizens billions. Government data revealed that online betting firms stripped an estimated $2.3 billion annually from 450 million Indians, prompting swift legislative action. The new law, passed late Thursday,…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Colonel Mohammed Mana (Rtd.), a former military administrator of Plateau State and one-time senator. Mana, a respected chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), reportedly passed away in the early hours of Saturday in Abuja. He represented Adamawa North…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to accelerate the local production of arms and ammunition as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the graduation ceremony of Course 33 of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja,…
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended four lawmakers for six months over an alleged plot to impeach the Speaker, Aondona Dajoh. Those affected include Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), Terna Shimawua (Kian), Cyril Ekong (Obi), and James Umoru (Apa). The suspension followed a motion of urgent importance moved by…
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a stark warning that Gaza City would face complete destruction if Hamas fails to comply with Israel’s demands to disarm, release all remaining hostages, and agree to end the war on Israel’s terms. “Soon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised an alarm over the fraudulent creation of fake social media accounts impersonating its Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD. According to a statement issued on Friday, the fake accounts—operating on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram—have been used to solicit money, personal…
