News as it breaks
President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the relocation of 29 correctional facilities from densely populated urban areas across Nigeria. The announcement was made on Friday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the unveiling of new operational vehicles for the Nigerian Correctional Service. The move aims to enhance security, decongest…
A former Head of the Mass Communication Department at Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Malam Aliyu Damri, and his son, Ahmad, have been released from captivity after spending a month in the hands of bandits. The duo was kidnapped alongside six others on January 23, 2025, when armed assailants stormed Bakura town,…
I stand before you today to strongly condemn the continued mistreatment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the distinguished representative of Kogi Central in the Red Chamber, by the Senate President, His Excellency Senator Godswill Akpabio. Some time ago, Senator Akpabio publicly humiliated Senator Natasha, making an unnecessary and condescending remark that…
Tensions erupted on Monday during a Senate plenary session as a dispute over seating arrangements escalated into a dramatic confrontation between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Senate leadership. The disagreement began when Senator Natasha’s designated seat was reassigned, a move she refused to accept. Chief Whip Senator Tahir Monguno defended…
Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information and prominent South-South leader, has passed away at the age of 97. His death was confirmed in a statement released on Tuesday by a family representative, Prof. C. C. Clark. “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta…
The Nigerian government has voiced strong support for ongoing African Union (AU) reforms aimed at enhancing the organization’s effectiveness in addressing evolving political and economic challenges across the continent. President Bola Tinubu, through a statement delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, commended Rwandan President Paul Kagame and…
Presidential Spokesperson Hon. Sunday Akin Dare has reaffirmed the crucial role of civil society in strengthening democracy and fostering national development. He made this assertion on February 14, 2025, while hosting the leadership of the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN), led by Executive Director Blessing A. Akinlosotu, at…
A tragic auto accident on the Kano-Maiduguri Road, beneath the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover in Hotoro, has left at least 23 people dead and 48 others injured. The crash occurred on February 13, 2025, at approximately 9:50 p.m. when a speeding trailer carrying goods and passengers lost control and crashed…
Fourteen people were rescued after a serious road accident at Ilaje, inward Iyana-Oworonshoki, along the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq. According to Taofiq, the crash occurred when a…
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct against a teacher, Mr. Jatto, at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Benin City. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, the school’s principal has been summoned to…
