News as it breaks
The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, on fresh murder charges involving the killings of two police officers in Festac Town. Evans, alongside his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, appeared before Justice Oyindamola Ogala at the Lagos State High Court on a five-count charge…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a public warning about Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed staff member allegedly using the name of the Service to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. In a statement released on Monday, the DSS revealed that although Godwin was previously dismissed, he has continued to impersonate…
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration, justice, and organised crime prevention during the 2025 edition of the Nigeria-UK Migration, Justice, and Home Affairs (MJHA) Dialogue, held in Abuja. The high-level meeting was co-chaired by Ambassador Asari E. Allotey…
As Nigeria gears up for the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has revealed he is facing threats following the revocation of 1,263 mineral licences due to non-payment of statutory annual service fees. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has once again reiterated its unwavering commitment to ending the security challenges facing the nation, emphasizing a renewed collaboration with state governments to tackle widespread insecurity. This assurance was given by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, during the opening session of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted presidential pardons to several high-profile Nigerians, including Nigeria’s founding father Herbert Macaulay, former FCT Minister Major General Mamman Vatsa, and the iconic Ogoni Nine, in a landmark move to promote justice, reconciliation, and national healing. The presidential clemency was announced following the endorsement of…
army spokesperson says fight against insurgency must be won through information as well as firepower The Nigerian Army has urged the media to play a more active role in countering terrorist propaganda, warning that false narratives and misinformation can erode public trust and troop morale, undermining national security efforts. The…
Police say suspects confessed to involvement in Katampe attack that killed Sommie and private guard Ten days after the tragic death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, the Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 12 suspects connected to the armed robbery that led…
EFCC alleges over ₦700 million in suspicious transactions linked to ex-Kogi governor; defence raises objections over document admissibility Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has adjourned the ongoing money laundering case against the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to November 12 and 13,…
Extraordinary session focuses on staffing gaps, institutional credibility, and fallout from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s withdrawal The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers has opened an extraordinary session in Abuja, focusing on pressing institutional issues such as recruitment, staff distribution, and the operational impact of…
