The NMA-NAFDAC Liaison Committee has confirmed that high concentration of methanol in a local concoction known as ‘monkey tail’ is responsible for the recent mass deaths in Ondo State. It said out of 182 affected, 48 persons have died, five Read more…
The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg has raised alarm over the deaths of three Nigerians in separate incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026. Consul-General, Amb. Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, saying the Read more…
Five men arrested over suspected activity near a base housing US bombers have unexpectedly been released on bail Iran has denied any ties to a suspected terrorist plot targeting a UK airbase that houses US bombers flying missions against Iran. Read more…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, and three others over the death of Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education. The Police Public Relations Officer Read more…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have outlined different concerns over Nigeria’s approach to unexplained wealth and the broader fight against corruption. Their views emerged in Lagos at the presentation Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have on Sunday disrupted a suspected cult-related gathering at Abagana Street, Fegge, Onitsha, The breakthrough was said to be as a result of credible intelligence received by operatives of Fegge Police Read more…
Parents and families of the 78 students and children abducted from two public schools in separate attacks by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, have been agonising over the fate of their children still languishing in the captivity of terrorists 135 Read more…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is “paying the price” for what he described as misgovernance and irresponsibility during his eight years in office. Sani made the remarks on Channels Television’s Politics Read more…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has expressed concern over the high number of individuals bearing religious titles who are being investigated and prosecuted for financial crimes. Olukoyede said the commission’s case files contained Read more…
By Ifeoma Ejiofor The Coordinator of the Awlaw Strategic Development Initiative, Mr. Imah Felix, was attacked by thugs wielding dangerous weapons on Wednesday evening in his village. The incident occurred at about 6:35 p.m. around the Sir G.T.N. Tabansi Civic Read more…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has condemned the renewed killings in Plateau State, urging the Federal and state governments to take urgent action to halt the bloodshed and protect Read more…
By Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old woman, identified as Nwachukwu Chidubem Blessing, over alleged conspiracy, fraud and suspected self-kidnapping after her family reportedly paid N3 million ransom for her release. The Police Public Relations Read more…