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‘No One Is Safe’: Labour Union, Atiku Condemn Police Over Sowore Arrest

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the repeated arrest and detention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, warning that such actions risk returning Nigeria to a dictatorship where dissent is crushed. In a statement signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the union described Sowore as a “moral compass” whose harassment reflects a dangerous slide […]

NCAA Petitions AGF, IGP to Prosecute KWAM 1 Over Abuja Airport Incident

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, seeking the prosecution of Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, over what it described as unruly behaviour at the Abuja airport on Tuesday. NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu […]

WhatsApp Bans 6.8 Million Scam Accounts, Rolls Out New Safety Features

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has banned over 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam operations and introduced new safety features to curb fraud and enhance user protection. The development was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by Mr Kojo Boakye, Meta’s Vice President of Public Policy for Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye. Boakye explained […]

Tinubu Signs NIIRA 2025 into Law, Sets New Direction for Insurance Sector

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reforms (NIIR) Bill 2025 into law, marking a significant step in the federal government’s agenda to strengthen the financial sector and realise a $1 trillion economy. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. The new […]

Will It Pour Where You Live? NiMet Issues 3-Day Flood and Storm Alert

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Wednesday to Friday, with a high likelihood of flooding in several states. In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Tuesday, NiMet predicted thunderstorms across the northern region on Wednesday, with moderate rainfall expected in parts of Kaduna State. Later in […]

Benue Mourns as Travellers, Community Attacked

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the killing of two travellers along the Awajir-Oju Road, describing the act as a brutal and senseless attack on indigenes of the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor said preliminary security reports indicated that the victims, […]

From Governor to Monarch? Olubadan-In-Council Picks Ladoja

The Olubadan-In-Council has unanimously endorsed former Oyo State governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The endorsement took place at the new Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on 7 July 2025. As Otun Olubadan—the highest-ranking chief in the civil line—Ladoja is […]

Tinubu gifts D’Tigress $100,000, flats and national honours

President Bola Tinubu has announced a reward of $100,000 and a flat for each member of Nigeria’s national female basketball team, D’Tigress, following their recent victory at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at a reception held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu also conferred national honours on the players, […]

2027 already? INEC says early campaigning violates Electoral Act

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties against engaging in early public campaigns for the 2027 general elections, describing such actions as a violation of the Electoral Act. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, issued the caution in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]

‘I’ve Had Enough’: Ademola Lookman’s Emotional Exit Plea to Atalanta

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has formally requested a transfer from Serie A side Atalanta, alleging the club reneged on an agreement to allow him to leave if a fair offer was received. In a statement posted on Instagram on Sunday, Lookman expressed his disappointment over what he described as “months of broken promises” and “poor […]

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