Concerns are mounting across Edo State following reports suggesting that the government may be considering the sale, concession, or transfer of Edo House, located at 1225 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos. The development has triggered widespread reactions from citizens both within Nigeria and in the diaspora, with many describing the property as one of … Read more
The attention of patriotic sons and daughters of Edo State has been drawn to disturbing and credible reports of an advanced clandestine arrangement by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo to dispose of the historic Edo House located at 1225 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos. If these reports are true, then this proposed transaction … Read more
By Erasmus Ikhide FOR decades, Nigeria’s security architecture has been trapped in a centralized bottleneck—a “stranger-policing” model where law enforcement officers are frequently deployed to terrains they do not understand, cultures they do not share, and communities where they remain perpetual outsiders. This detachment has created a profound vacuum of intelligence, efficiency, and accountability. Today, … Read more
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Abuja on Saturday in a large demonstration led by former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, over allegations of widespread land grabbing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The protesters accused the FCT administration of illegally reallocating lands originally acquired through due process to political associates and … Read more
Freshly confirmed as the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo has set out a strongly ideological and welfare-driven political agenda, positioning himself as part of what he calls a disciplined alternative to Nigeria’s current political structure. In an extensive interview, Adebayo described his emergence … Read more
The recent confirmation of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reignited deep concerns across Africa, with Nigeria once again placed on high alert over the risk of cross-border transmission. For health experts and policymakers, the development is a stark reminder that infectious diseases remain a persistent threat in a region … Read more
A shooting incident near the White House on Saturday evening led to the death of a gunman after U.S. Secret Service agents engaged and neutralised the attacker in an exchange of fire. Authorities confirmed that a bystander was also struck during the incident. The confrontation occurred shortly after 6:00 pm local time, when a man … Read more
Recent developments in Oyo State have highlighted a troubling and evolving pattern of insecurity, one increasingly tied to forest-based routes, limited rural surveillance, and the gradual movement of armed groups from the North-Central region toward the south. For communities in Oriire Local Government Area, this shift is no longer theoretical. It is reflected in deserted … Read more
Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has raised concerns over an alleged anonymous warning he says he received regarding his planned return to Nigeria. In a video shared online, he claimed an unknown caller advised him not to publicly announce his return and to avoid travelling with his phones, allegedly warning that … Read more
By Sufuyan Ojeifo In politics, some victories are wins. Others are reaffirmations. Senator Ifeanyi Araraume’s decisive victory in the APC senatorial primary for Imo North, winning across all 54 wards, falls in the second category. At a time when political loyalties shift quickly, the outcome sent a message beyond party mechanics: some structures aren’t built … Read more