A suspected motorcycle thief was brutally set ablaze by a mob along Ibrahim Kashim road in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, on Tuesday. According to eyewitness Andrew Tergu, the incident occurred when two passengers hired a motorcyclist, known as an ‘okada rider,’ to take them to the railway quarters within Makurdi. The passengers…
The UK Government has launched a crackdown on International Students overstaying their visas, warning tens of thousands of students to leave the Country or face removal. In a first-of-its-kind move, the Home Office is proactively contacting students via text and email to issue formal warnings about the consequences of overstaying. The campaign targets students who…
A disturbing incident of mob violence has occurred in Kasuwan-Garba town, Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, resulting in the death of a woman. The victim, a restaurant owner, was allegedly lynched and burnt alive by a mob after making comments considered blasphemous by some members of the Community. According to reports, the…
Abeokuta North Local Government (ANLG) is set to commission several impactful projects across the Local Government Area on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. These initiatives, executed by the Dr. ‘Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo-led Administration, will be commissioned by the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON. The projects to be commissioned are a testament…
A diesel tanker explosion occurred on Sunday along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in the Iyana Isolo area of Lagos State, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The incident, which happened around 1:05 pm, involved a string of crashes between the diesel-laden tanker, a mini commercial bus, and two trailers. According to the Lagos State…
The Nation is in mourning as former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, has died at the age of 69. According to reports, Arase passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. Arase’s career in law enforcement spanned several decades, during which he held various key positions,…
The UK Government has unveiled a major overhaul of its visa system, banning more than 100 occupations from being filled by foreign workers in a bid to reduce net migration and prioritize job opportunities for British workers. The new policy, announced by the Home Office, aims to reshape the visa system and create a fairer,…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a stark warning about the dire state of child malnutrition in Nigeria. According to the organization, 420,000 children could die in 2025 if urgent action is not taken to address the issue. This alarming figure is part of the 3.5 million children currently battling severe acute malnutrition…
Lagos State Government has revealed that a total of 8,692 cases of Domestic and Sexual Violence were reported in the State between August 2024 and July 2025. According to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, domestic violence accounted for 3,685 cases, making it the most prevalent issue within the period under…
The Ogun State Government has released 130 hectares of land along the Epe/Mojoda expressway, Ijebu Ode to the Federal Government for the proposed Ijebu Ode Port Terminal Project. This follows the request for 130 hectares of land by the Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, in a letter addressed to Governor…
