Author: News Room

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State and his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodimma, have established a joint security taskforce to address the increasing attacks on the highway connecting the two south-eastern states. Ferdinand Ekeoma, a media aide to Governor Otti, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Mr Ekeoma said the two governors decided to set up the joint taskforce at their emergency security meeting on Thursday at the Imo State Government House in Owerri. The… Read the full article here

Last week, progressives, activists, intellectuals and trade unionists from all over Nigeria and the continent converged in the University of Jos for reflections and considerations on Fanon’s enduring legacy for the forces of change and social transformation. The conference recognised Fanon not merely as a revolutionary thinker, psychiatrist, and anti-colonial activist, but also as a prophetic voice whose ideas illuminate the persistent contradictions of post-colonial governance…. Read the full article here

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has explained why it is hard to track bandits with technology. Bwala spoke in an interview with Nigeria Info FM, posted on their Instagram page on Friday. The presidential aide noted that criminals’ use of foreign internet services makes it difficult for security agents to track bandits in Nigeria. He stated that while security agencies could trace Nigerians using local social media… Read the full article here

Leaders and stakeholders of Ebonyi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have pledged support for the newly appointed Caretaker Committee of the party in the state. At a stakeholders meeting held in Abakaliki, the party leaders lauded the National Working Committee, NWC, for appointing the Caretaker Committee led by Barrister Ekuma Emmanuel, saying that the move has restored hope and cohesion in the party in the state. The meeting which attracted leaders of… Read the full article here

A Kwara State High Court judge, Justice I. Olawoyin, has convicted a man for the offences of attempted culpable homicide and causing grievous hurt. The convict, Abdullateef Yakub, was accused of using a knife to slit the throat of Abubakar Babatunde at Shao Garage area of Ilorin, the state capital, on December 26, 2023. The prosecution, led by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim Sulyman Esq., presented four witnesses, including the victim, to… Read the full article here

Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has accused members of his family of repeatedly interfering in his personal life, alleging that their actions contributed to the collapse of his marriage to Annie Idibia. The singer added that family members are now endangering his relationship with Natasha. In an emotional video shared online, the award-winning singer said the situation has escalated beyond normal family disputes, claiming that Natasha is now… Read the full article here

Jesse Lingard and FC Seoul have “mutually agreed” to terminate the forward’s contract. The 32-year-old signed for the K League club as a free agent in February 2024. Since then, Lingard has made 66 appearances and scored 18 goals. Next Wednesday, Lingard will play his last game Seoul – an AFC Champions League fixture against Melbourne City. “My time in South Korea has been unbelievable – the football, the atmosphere and the passion around this club have been… Read the full article here

Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, famously known as 2Face/2Baba, has slammed members of his family, accusing them of fuelling damaging rumours about his personal life and putting the safety of his partner, Natasha, at risk. In a video message released on X.com late Thursday, the singer said the situation had “gotten dangerously out of hand,” adding that he would no longer keep quiet while his name and relationships were dragged through… Read the full article here

The Gombe State Police Command on Friday announced the arrest of seven suspected members of a kidnap syndicate, the neutralisation of two others, and the recovery of a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) during coordinated operations. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi on Friday, the Command said the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Gombe State Professional Hunters Association… Read the full article here

Nigeria’s premier financial technology company, OPay, has been named Fintech Company of the Year and Best Fintech in Cybersecurity at the ninth Tech Innovation Awards. In a statement on Thursday, OPay said the award was in recognition of its innovation and security leadership. The awards ceremony, held on 29 November 2025, in Lagos, convened top organisations and industry leaders who shape the country’s digital landscape. Speaking after… Read the full article here