Two leading figures of the Labour Party, the 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Abia State governor, Alex Otti, have summoned a meeting of the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the party. The NEC meeting is scheduled to hold in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. A notice issued by […]
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Security operatives nab three kidnappers in Benue.
Security men have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects were reportedly apprehended on Sunday around Ogoli-Ugboju in the local government. Residents of Otukpo town had last Tuesday protested rising insecurity in the area and nearby communities. Police claimed that it had deployed […]
Vehicle falls from Otedola Bridge, driver rescued
A private vehicle fell off the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Monday, causing panic among commuters and passersby. There are reports that the car had four occupants, all of whom sustained varying degrees of injury. However, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, which confirmed […]
‘Be proactive to our plights’ – Nigerians in Diaspora seek attention of NIDCOM Chair
Nigerians in Diaspora under the aegis of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) have sought more attention from the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri, insisting she should be more proactive about their plight. They said now is the time they should feel the positive impacts of her […]
Ibezi Dumps APC, Backs Soludo for Second Term.
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former member of House of Representatives, Hon Ifeanyi Ibezi has pledged his support for governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Ibezi who once represented Idemili North and South federal constituency in the House of […]
Abure fears Labour Headquarters takeover by Nigeria Labour Congress
The battle for the control of the Labour Party took a fresh twist, on Sunday, as the Julius Abure leadership invited a team of policemen and private operatives to mount surveillance at the entrance of the party’s headquarters in Abuja following a report of a planned invasion. Several News correspondent […]
Protest begins in Abuja over cybercrime act, hardship, others
A nationwide protest led by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society organisations has commenced in Abuja. The demonstration, which kicked off on Monday, April 7, 2025, is aimed at drawing attention to the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and what organisers […]
Liverpool’s Title Hopes Wobble After Shocking Defeat to Fulham.
On Sports, Liverpool’s 26-game Premier League unbeaten streak ended Sunday with a 3-2 defeat to Fulham, as manager Arne Slot blamed basic defensive errors for the loss. Despite leading through a brilliant Alexis Mac Allister strike, the Reds conceded three first-half goals in 14 minutes, courtesy of Sessegnon, Iwobi, and […]
Soldiers kill three bandits, destroy over 70 camps in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Operation Whirl Stroke on Saturday neutralized three bandits and destroyed over 70 hideouts in Karim Lamido LGA, Taraba State. The clearance mission is part of ongoing Operation Lafiya Jamaa aimed at eliminating criminal elements in the region. The operation uncovered sophisticated weaponry […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Arrests 75-year-old, Brothers In Major Drug Busts.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 75-year-old man and two brothers in separate drug trafficking operations across Nigeria. The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi said on Sunday that John and Kenneth Abugu were arrested April 3 at Lagos airport with 5kg of cocaine hidden in suitcases. They […]