Nigeria is once again in Washington’s crosshairs. In a move stirring diplomatic anxiety and economic concern, United States President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), accusing the West African Nation of genocide against Christians and failure to halt religiously motivated killings. The announcement, made Friday, 31st October , 2025,…
Barely days after the Oyingbo building tragedy that claimed two lives, another structure has crumbled in Lagos, this time in Ajegunle, Apapa area, leaving one person dead and eight others injured. The incident, which occurred on Thursday at about 28, Baale Alayabiagba Street, involved a three-storey building with a penthouse that was being manually demolished…
A fresh wave of hardship has swept through Nigeria as petrol prices skyrocketed beyond ₦1,000 per litre following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 percent import tariff on petrol and diesel, a policy the Government says is meant to boost local refining and reduce import dependence. The Presidential directive, issued on October 21, 2025,…
Panic gripped Umuezeala-Ama Autonomous Community in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State on Wednesday evening when a vigilante operative allegedly shot and killed his colleague during a disagreement while on duty. Eyewitnesses said the two men, who were close associates within the local security team, engaged in a heated argument over how to…
In a dramatic policy reversal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Maryam Sanda who was convicted for killing her husband and 140 others from the initial list of 175 inmates earlier approved for Presidential pardon. The move followed widespread outrage and backlash from the public, rights groups, and victims’ families who faulted the inclusion of…
Tension gripped parts of Benin City on Wednesday following the killing of a 23-year-old man, Chigozie Ifeonu, which sparked violent clashes in Ogheghe community, Upper Siluko Road. The Edo State Police Command has since arrested 13 suspects linked to the incident and restored order to the area. According to reports, the violence broke out after…
Residents of Kaduna State were thrown into panic on Thursday following a deadly night raid by armed bandits on a Local congregation of the Evangelical Church Winning All (HEKAN), which left a clergyman dead and over 20 worshippers abducted. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday at the church located in Kauru…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, decorated the Nation’s Service Chiefs with their new ranks, affirming his confidence in their capacity to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and restore lasting peace across the Country. The colourful investiture ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, witnessed the presence of top Government Officials, Senior Military Officers, and family…
By Adenike Olowe A distinguished Legal Practitioner, Arbitrator, Mediator, and Chairman of Technology Essentials Limited, Mr. Adebowale Owolabi Olufeko, LL.B (Hons), BL, LL.M (Soton), FCIArb, FIBA, FICIArb, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Stool of the Awujalẹ of Ijebuland, one of the most revered and ancient traditional thrones in Yorubaland. In a…
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to completing all ongoing road projects across the State, declaring that Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration will not relent in its efforts to deliver infrastructure that enhances mobility, economic development, and the quality of life of residents. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon….
