Sokoto government clarifies viral video on Tidibale community
The attention of the Sokoto State Government has been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media alleging that the individuals seen in the footage were residents of Tidibale…
Police in Adamawa commence probe into alleged acid attack on teenager
The Adamawa Police Command says it has commenced investigation into a case of alleged acid attack on a teenager, Walid Mohammed, in Yola South-Local Government Area (LGA). The command’s spokesperson…
I’ve not rejected the APC, I’m only being cautious – Kwankwaso
The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen.Rabiu Kwankwaso, has clarified that he has not rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that he is cautious due…
Edo doctor regains freedom after 2 weeks in captivity
Jan. 15, 2026 Dr. Abu Babatunde, the medical doctor abducted alongside his brother in Auchi, Edo, on Jan. 1, has regained his freedom after spending two weeks in captivity. Babatunde,…
Nigerian Guild of Editors pays tribute to Mohammed, Agbese
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has paid glowing tributes to two distinguished and outstanding journalists, Messrs Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese who passed. In a statement by the President…
Dangote Refinery plans capacity expansion to 1.4m bpd in 3 years
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched an expansion programme to more than double capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million within three years. The Managing Director and Chief…
81-year-old Museveni cuts internet access to win Uganda election for 7th term
Ugandan authorities cut internet access and limited mobile services across the country on Tuesday, two days before an election in which President Yoweri Museveni will stand for a contentious seventh…
Police detains masquerade over alleged attack on residents in Anambra community
The Anambra Police Command says it has detained a masquerade, allegedly involved in unprovoked violent attacks on residents of Awgbu Community in Orumba North LGA of the state. In a…
Censors board says 1,185 films approved in 2025
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it approved and classified a total of 1,185 films between January and December 2025. This is contained in a statement by…
Over 80,000 inmates in Nigeria’s correctional facilities– NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics( NBS) says the total inmate population rose from 69,946 in 2017 to 81,710 in Q2 2025. The NBS said this in its Nigerian Correctional Service…
