Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged young Nigerians to become more demanding of their elected representatives, saying the country’s youth must play a stronger role in holding political leaders accountable. Saraki made the call on Thursday as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence anniversary, arguing that young citizens should not limit their participation in democracy…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued seven students and two adults following a flooding incident in Anambra State. The victims reportedly became trapped after rising floodwaters made movement difficult, prompting an emergency response by security personnel. Police officers moved into the affected area and successfully evacuated the nine victims to safety, preventing what…
ABUJA, Nigeria – A serving Nigerian Army Colonel, Abdussalam A. Ude, has been killed by suspected gunmen during an attack at his residence in the Kurudu area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while his wife sustained gunshot injuries in the incident. According to security sources, the attack occurred shortly after the senior military officer…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, declaring that the country is effectively “at war” and accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of lacking a coherent strategy to address the crisis. Hashim made the remarks while commenting on the growing wave of insecurity across several…
UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the payment of the first phase of the medical bills of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu, following reports about her health challenges and the financial burden associated with her treatment. The approval was announced by the Abia State Government as part of efforts to…
20th July 2026 A businessman has stirred widespread controversy after reportedly calling on the Federal Government to kill the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, claiming it would restore peace to Nigeria’s South-East region. The remarks have generated strong reactions across political, legal, and civil society circles, with many arguing…
20th July 2026 An Anambra State court has sentenced a choirmaster to 25 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of rape, bringing an end to a case that has drawn significant public attention. The court held that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the conviction of the defendant. In delivering…
July 20th 2026 Residents of Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have continued to pay glowing tributes to the late Mary Habila, describing her as a compassionate, hardworking, and selfless nurse whose dedication to caring for others left a lasting impact on the community. Friends, neighbours, colleagues, and community members recalled that…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said he cannot guarantee that he will be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election, emphasizing that his commitment is to the future of Nigeria rather than any personal political ambition. Speaking during a public engagement, Obi noted that while many Nigerians are already focused on the…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed as “false and baseless” reports alleging that he was offered ₦500 billion to facilitate the division of votes in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement issued through his media office, Jonathan described the report as entirely fabricated and urged Nigerians to disregard…
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