Snakes, lizards take over Benue public schools as teachers, pupils abandon . Public primary schools in Owukpa, a district in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, are facing a slow and painful extinction. Once nurturing grounds that shaped some of Nigeria state’s finest doctors, lawyers, journalists and professionals, these […]
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IPOB declares May 30 sit-at-home to honour Biafra heroes.
The Indigenous People of Biafra has declared a sit-at-home on May 30, 2025. This is to honour Biafran men and women who died during the Biafran War. IPOB said the sit-at-home is a yearly memorial, noting that it was a way to remember Biafra heroes and heroines. The group said […]
I’m not desperate to return as Rivers gov – Fubara
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he is not desperate to return to office, revealing that his “spirit left the Government House long ago. Fubara, however, acknowledged the immense support he had received from many people and emphasised the importance of standing by those who have made […]
Dangote refinery offers N10 refund on petrol to customers.
The Dangote Petrolchemicals Refinery has effected another reduction in the ex-gantry price of its Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol below the publicly announced N835 per litre. Sources confirmed on Monday that the refinery has reduced its price to N825 per litre for its customers, through a rebate of […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Nabs Woman Concealing Cocaine in Private Part.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a woman, Ihensekhien Obehi, at Port Harcourt Airport for attempting to smuggle cocaine to Iran. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Agency, Femi Babafemi. Obehi, disguised in a hijab, hid three wraps in her […]
Nigeria’s airports below global standards, FG to upgrade MMIA — Keyamo
Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, says Nigeria’s airports fall short of global standards and need urgent upgrades. Responding to a tweet from diaspora Nigerian Dipo Awojide, Keyamo acknowledged visible improvements at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport but said more must be done. He revealed that the old MMIA terminal, built […]
Nigeria, Africa can work if we tackle corruption, rascality in governance – Obi
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, says corruption and poor governance must end for Nigeria and Africa to progress. In a post on his X handle, Obi emphasized that competent and committed leadership is key to national development. He cited examples from China, India, […]
Joint Security Forces Bust Illicit Refinery in Oyi, Anambra State.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in collaboration with the Army and Navy, has uncovered an illegal refinery and petrol station in Anambra State. The facility was found at Y-Junction, Nkwelle Ezunaka, in Oyi Local Government Area. NSCDC Commandant, Olatunde Maku, disclosed this in a statement issued in […]
Police Officer In Ondo Allegedly Sexually assaulting 23yr-old Daughter Since She Was 10
Police Officer In Ondo Allegedly Sexually assaulting 23yr-old Daughter Since She Was 10 A police officer in Ondo state, (name withheld) is being questioned and to be arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his 23 year old daughter since she was 10. Ondo based online media Activist, Yemi Fasipe, who shared […]
Anambra Residents Protest Outrageous Electricity Bills, Power Outage, Call For Government’s Intervention
Anambra Residents Protest Outrageous Electricity Bills, Power Outage, Call For Government’s Intervention Residents of Iyiowa Community in Ogbaru LGA of Anambra State have taken to the streets to protest outrageous bills by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), accusing the company of prolonged disconnection and unfair billing practices. The aggrieved […]