The Nigerian Police have cleared a former Senator representing Adamawa North, Ishaku Abbo, of an alleged rape of a minor, saying investigations found no credible evidence to support the claim. Police authorities, in a statement made available to journalists in…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 80-year-old grandpa for returning to crime. The Octogenarian reverted to trafficking barely three years after he was arrested, prosecuted and sentenced to two years imprisonment for dealing in illicit drugs.…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has suspended its plan to commence strike on January 12. The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by Shuaibu Ibrahim, secretary-general of NARD. The association had earlier announced the strike…

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has apprehended three men impersonating its officers while extorting money from unsuspecting motorists. Chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, confirmed the arrests in a statement signed by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan,…

Economic activities were grounded on Saturday in Ekpoma and surrounding communities in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, as residents protested rising kidnap attacks in the area. A video clip circulating on X showed a crowd of protesters,…

The Federal Government has dismissed speculations that it plans to introduce tolling on the recently rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, made this clarification on Sunday while responding to questions from journalists after…

Commuters returning to Anambra State from other parts of the South-East after the Yuletide were left stranded at various motor parks on Sunday as transport fares skyrocketed by over 200 per cent. Our correspondent’s checks across major motor parks in…

Grief descended on Darusa, a border community in Sokoto State, after suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked a weekly market and shot dead two currency traders, residents and police authorities have said. The attack occurred late last week at the Darusa market…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he has a good relationship with Igbo people. Wike disclosed this during his ‘thank you’ tour to Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Sunday. The…

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed that two currency exchange dealers were killed when suspected bandits attacked the Durusar Gawo currency market in Kurdula District, Gudu Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the…

Gunmen on Saturday evening attacked a Benue Links bus in the Otukpo axis of Benue State, opening fire on the vehicle and injuring at least three people. IDOMA VOICE, a local newspaper, reported that the commercial bus, which departed Makurdi…

The Katsina State Government has clarified its decision to initiate the release of 70 individuals suspected of involvement in banditry, explaining that the measure is part of ongoing efforts to sustain a peace agreement with armed groups operating in the…

Gabriel Martinelli shrugged off the backlash to his clash with stricken Liverpool defender Conor Bradley to send Arsenal into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win at Portsmouth on Sunday. The Championship side were dreaming of…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has called for calm amid the impeachment move against him and his Deputy, Ngọzi Odu. Governor Fubara spoke on Sunday during a church service held to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, at…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has threatened to use his powers to punish those against him. Wike issued the threat while noting that politicians struggle for power because it is not “dashed” as a gift. Speaking during his…