[UPDATED] Bandits Plant Explosives Again on Zamfara Road, Kill Six Travellers

Armed bandits have struck again in Zamfara State, planting explosives along the Dansadau-Gusau road in the Mai Lamba axis under Maru Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, claimed the lives of six travellers and injured eight others when a Volkswagen

UK to Deport Popular Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adegboyega After Tribunal Ruling

The British government has ordered the deportation of Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, founder of the controversial SPAC Nation church, following his loss at an immigration tribunal. The decision comes after investigations revealed financial misconduct and a lack of transparency within his church. SPAC Nation

BREAKING: Nigerian Police Arraign Dele Farotimi on 16 Cybercrime Charges in Ekiti Court

Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been arraigned in an Ekiti State court over allegations of cybercrime, stemming from his book Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System. The charges, brought under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015, were filed by police prosecutors

Pastor Bolaji Idowu Denies Allegations of N1.5bn Fraud, Calls for Evidence

Pastor Bolaji Idowu, Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), has publicly denied allegations of fraud and money laundering involving N1.5 billion. Speaking during a “Next Level Prayers” session on Wednesday, Pastor Idowu maintained his innocence, refuting claims of real estate dealings

Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos Electricity Bill into Law, Targets 24-Hour Economy

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the 2024 Lagos Electricity Bill into law, marking a major step toward transforming power supply across the state. The signing ceremony at the State House in Ikeja was attended by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, lawmakers,

Joint Security Operation Dismantles Criminal Hideout in Imo, Arrests Over 20 Suspects

A joint security operation in Aku, Okigwe LGA of Imo State, has dislodged a notorious criminal hideout linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The operation, involving the police, military, DSS, and

Tax Reform Bills: TETFUND, NASENI Face Fund Cuts as Student Loan Fund Gains Big

Radical tax reform bills proposed in the National Assembly could drastically reshape Nigeria’s funding landscape for tertiary education and scientific development. A review of the bills shows President Bola Tinubu’s administration is pushing to consolidate special tax privileges for agencies like TETFUND, NASENI,

Jigawa Police Officer’s Wife Welcomes Triplets a Year After Having Twins, Seeks Support

A 25-year-old woman, Firdausi Muhammad, wife of a junior police officer in Jigawa State, has delivered triplets just a year after giving birth to twins. Firdausi successfully delivered the three babies—a boy and two girls—via cesarean section at Dutse General Hospital on Saturday,

Labour Unions Shut Down Activities in Four States Over N70,000 Minimum Wage Dispute

Economic activities ground to a halt in Kaduna, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday as members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) commenced a one-week warning strike. The industrial action is in protest against

Sex Workers in Nigeria Demand End to Harassment by Security Operatives, Call for Rights Protection

The Nigeria Sex Workers Association (NSWA) has called on law enforcement agencies to address the escalating harassment, extortion, and abuse faced by its members across the country. The association’s National Coordinator, Amaka Enemo, raised these concerns in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos,